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According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the New England Patriots have waived linebacker Calvin Munson.
Calvin Munson was released per source. Should return to the practice squad if unclaimed.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) August 31, 2019
Munson, who the Patriots added to their practice squad in week six of 2018, was signed to a futures contract at the end of last season and competed well this summer in camp. As of just a few days ago, many in the media even had the former undrafted San Diego State alum cracking their 53-man roster projections, given his solid play in weeks two and three of the preseason.
The news could bode well for a player like Elandon Roberts, who projects to be the linebacker straddling the line between making the roster, and being cut.
If he goes unclaimed on waivers, Munson could be a candidate to return to the Patriots practice squad this season.