New England Patriots: 53-Man Roster Projection, Recap Of Moves
By Cyrus Geller
Sep 3, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the sideline during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
In advance of today’s cut deadline, the New England Patriots made a bunch of roster moves yesterday, as they continue to inch closer to the 53-man roster limit. After those moves, I believe they are at 65 players, which means 12 guys have to be cut by 4 pm.
Here is a wrap-up of what they did yesterday:
Patriots waived following players: TE Jake Bequette (injury settlement), RB Tony Creecy, WR Zach D'Orazio, WR DaVaris Daniels, G Ryan Groy
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 4, 2015
Patriots waived following players: OL Caylin Hauptmann, QB Ryan Lindley, OT Chris Martin, LB James Morris, DLs Casey Walker, A.J. Pataiali'i
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 4, 2015
Patriots officially signed DB Justin Coleman (Tennessee). An undrafted free agent, he had been with the Vikings.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 4, 2015
Players in for #Patriots tryouts: WR Marquez Clark, RB Joe Don Duncan, FB Joey Iosefa, DE Derrick Lott, DE Lawrence Okoye ...
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 4, 2015
Players in for #Patriots tryouts: WR Nathan Palmer, DT Jimmy Staten and QB Jeff Tuel.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 4, 2015
The Pats will have to make 12 more cuts today, although there is some give and take with LeGarrette Blount’s suspension, and certain players possibly starting the season on the PUP list.
Now, here is my final 53-man roster projection, after all of today’s moves.
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