Safety Bret Lockett, #26, was released by the Patriots Sunday August 21, 2011 after suffering a torn abdomen in a pre-season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Patriots also released T Zach Roth to make room for signing former Patriots TE Garrett Mills, who was originally drafted by New England in the 4th round of the 2006 draft. The news was reported by Mike Rodak for ESPNBoston.com.