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This article will be updated with who gets cut over the next two days. Please stay tuned as the news of the roster cuts keeps coming along. This article will get updated with each roster cut and their respective tweet.
EDIT: Today's transactions have officially been announced by the Patriots. The team signed cornerback Justin Coleman and released the following players to bring the roster to 66:
DE Jake Bequette (from injured reserve)
RB Tony Creecy
WR Zach D'Orazio
WR DaVaris Daniels
OG Ryan Groy (injury designation)
OT Caylin Hauptmann
QB Ryan Lindley
OT Chris Martin
LB James Morris
DT A.J. Pataiali'i
DT Casey Walker
The Patriots need to make 13 more transactions to get to the offseason limit of 53. One will be placing running back LeGarrette Blount on the suspension list.
On Saturday, the Patriots released these players
CB Robert McClain
RB Jonas Gray
WR Reggie Wayne
LB Darius Fleming
CB Justin Coleman
TE Asante Cleveland
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OL Chris Martin is the first one cut. He played the entire game at LT against the Giants and struggled, giving up 3 sacks and getting very little push in the run game.
The New England Patriots just released Chris Martin (T/G, UCF).
— Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) September 4, 2015
NT Casey Walker has been released as well. He is a practice squad candidate for the Patriots that could be called up to the active roster in case of injuries to Siliga, Branch, or Brown.
Patriots have released Casey Walker, per source
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) September 4, 2015
RB Tony Creecy released, Patriots signed him to be a camp body when it seemed that all the RBs other than Jonas Gray and James White were injured.
The Patriots have cut RB Tony Creecy, per source. It begins.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) September 4, 2015
The New England Patriots have also signed a new cornerback.
Former Vikings and Tennessee CB Justin Coleman has signed a deal with the New England Patriots, source says. Brunswick HS grad.
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) September 4, 2015
The Patriots have trimmed down on their wide receivers, although Daniels wasn't expected to make the roster.
The Patriots cut WR DaVaris Daniels, per source.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyedNESN) September 4, 2015
The Patriots have cut another defensive tackle, further locking in Alan Branch on the roster.
Pats cut DT A.J. Pataiali'l, per source.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) September 4, 2015
The Patriots provide the first surprise cut of the preseason with defensive snap leader James Morris receiving the ax, along with a few other expected players.
The Patriots cut Zach D'Orazio, Ryan Groy, Caylin Hauptmann, Ryan Lindley and James Morris, according
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyedNESN) September 4, 2015to a source.
The Patriots open up the final cut down day by releasing Robert McClain, who fell fast this preseason after many hoped he'd win the slot CB job.
Source: #Patriots have released CB Robert McClain.
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) September 5, 2015
The Patriots have released RB Jonas Gray, which tells me that the Patriots will either go pass heavy vs. Pittsburgh, preparing to bring Gray back, or they're looking elsewhere for a #2 power back which is the easiest position to learn in this offense. Gray hasn't been officially released, but the team is moving on from him according to Field Yates.
Patriots have released Jonas Gray, per source.
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) September 5, 2015
Reggie Wayne may be another cut, just so the team can non-guarantee his base salary. He'll be back after Week 1 if he is cut. Here's the latest news on Wayne.
A source just told me that #Patriots WR Reggie Wayne "will not be on 53." Added, "he will not be there."
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 5, 2015
Darius Fleming was another player I expected to not make the 53 man roster. It should be interesting if the team picks up a linebacker during roster cuts.
Patriots have released Darius Fleming, according to a source.
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) September 5, 2015
Here's a bit of an explanation for why the Patriots signed and cut Justin Coleman within 24 hours.
Pats obviously want Coleman on the Practice Squad.. by signing him for one day and then waiving it blocks other teams form putting him on PS
— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) September 5, 2015
Roster longshot Asante Cleveland has also been released, but could be a possible practice squad candidate this year.
Asante Cleveland has been released, per source.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) September 5, 2015
The Patriots have cut former 6th round pick Zach Moore, who is now a practice squad candidate.
Zach Moore has been released, per source.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) September 5, 2015
Wide receiver Brandon LaFell has been placed on the PUP list and will return in Week 7 against the Jets.
Patriots have released rookie 7th round pick.
The Patriots cut LB Xzavier Dickson, per source.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyedNESN) September 5, 2015
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The Patriots will be able to assemble their practice squad on Sunday. Here are the players eligible for the practice squad. You can ignore the guys who are locks to make the roster. The roster currently stands at 59 players if you don't count LeGarrette Blount, who is suspended for Week 1. Brandon LaFell is another potential move since is still on the Physically Unable to Perform list and hasn't practiced yet.