The New England Patriots released a total of sixteen players, encompassing various positions across their roster. These releases included multiple offensive linemen, defensive backs, and skill position players.
Overview of Recent Player Releases
The Patriots undertook several roster adjustments, leading to the release of numerous players. These moves are typical as teams manage their squad, often ahead of significant deadlines or during phases of roster refinement. The players released spanned several positions, aiming to optimize team composition and potentially create space for new additions.
The full list of players released by the New England Patriots is as follows:
- Defensive Backs (DB): Joshuah Bledsoe, A.J. Thomas, Shaun Wade
- Offensive Linemen (OL): Kellen Diesch, Liam Fornadel, Atonio Mafi
- Linebackers (LB): Joe Giles-Harris, Kobe Jones
- Running Backs (RB): Kevin Harris, Terrell Jennings
- Wide Receivers (WR): Matt Landers, David Wallis
- Defensive Lineman (DL): Jotham Russell
- Kicker (K): Chad Ryland
- Tight End (TE): Mitchell Wilcox
- Quarterback (QB): Bailey Zappe
Detailed Breakdown of Released Players by Position
To provide a clearer picture, here is a breakdown of the released players, categorized by their primary positions:
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Defensive Back (DB) | Joshuah Bledsoe |
| Defensive Back (DB) | A.J. Thomas |
| Defensive Back (DB) | Shaun Wade |
| Offensive Line (OL) | Kellen Diesch |
| Offensive Line (OL) | Liam Fornadel |
| Offensive Line (OL) | Atonio Mafi |
| Linebacker (LB) | Joe Giles-Harris |
| Linebacker (LB) | Kobe Jones |
| Running Back (RB) | Kevin Harris |
| Running Back (RB) | Terrell Jennings |
| Wide Receiver (WR) | Matt Landers |
| Wide Receiver (WR) | David Wallis |
| Defensive Line (DL) | Jotham Russell |
| Kicker (K) | Chad Ryland |
| Tight End (TE) | Mitchell Wilcox |
| Quarterback (QB) | Bailey Zappe |
These transactions reflect ongoing efforts to shape the team roster. For more information on team transactions, you can refer to official sports news sources here.
