Patriots release 14 players

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts. – The New England Patriots released 14 players today in anticipation of tomorrow’s mandatory reduction of the roster limit to 53 players.

The Patriots released the following players: LS Tucker Addington, WR Kawaan Baker, DE William Bradley-King, DT Josiah Bronson, LB Steele Chambers, RB Deshaun Fenwick, CB Azizi Hearn, T Zuri Henry, DE Christian McCarroll, TE La'Michael Pettway, DT Sam Roberts, C Charles Turner, CB Mikey Victor and TE Jacob Warren.

Addington27, was signed by New England on August 5, 2024. He played in three games with New England during the 2022 season after being called up from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on December 23, 2022 after LS Joe Cardona suffered a season-ending injury. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound player went through training camp with New England last season but was released on August 15. He signed with Jacksonville on August 20, but was released on August 29. Addington was signed to Washington's practice squad on December 19 and to the 53-man roster on December 30, and appeared in three games. Addington played college football at Sam Houston State and was called up to the practice squad by Dallas on October 5, 2022 after playing for the Houston Gamblers of the USFL in 2022.

Baker26, originally came as a seventh round draft pick (255^th overall) by the New Orleans Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft out of South Alabama. The 6'1″, 215-pound player began his rookie season on the practice squad. Baker was promoted to the active roster for two games as a rookie, appearing on special teams on December 27, 2021, against Miami, and on January 2, 2022, against Carolina. He also spent time on the practice squads in Green Bay and Philadelphia.

Bradley King, 26, was signed to the practice squad by New England on October 18, 2023. The 1.93 m tall and 120 kg player originally came as a seventh-round draft pick (240^th overall) out of Baylor in the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent parts of the last two seasons on the practice squad and 53-man roster for Washington, appearing in four games and collecting six total tackles. Bradley-King spent the first month of the 2023 season on Washington's practice squad before being released on October 16.

Bronson27, played for the Memphis Showboats of the UFL in the spring of 2024, appeared in all 10 games and finished the game with a total of 12 tackles and 1½ sacks. The 6'3″ and 295-pound player signed with New England on July 28, 2024. He played in the NFL for New Orleans, Cleveland, Dallas and Miami. He originally came to the NFL from Washington to New Orleans on May 10, 2021 as a rookie free agent.

Chambers24, was claimed off Detroit's waivers list on June 11, 2024. Detroit originally signed him as a rookie free agent from Ohio State on May 10, 2024. The 6'1″, 225-pound player was released by Detroit on June 10, 2024. Chambers began his college career as a running back before switching to linebacker in the fall of 2021. Over the last three college seasons, he started 29 games at linebacker.

Fenwick24, was originally signed by New England as a rookie free agent out of Oregon State on May 10, 2024. The 6'1″, 220-pound player was released on August 2 and re-signed on August 12. He played in 50 college games and had 385 rushing attempts for 2,118 yards and 18 touchdowns and caught 31 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns.

Listen25, was signed to the practice squad by New England on September 21, 2023. The 6'1″, 200-pound player was originally signed by Las Vegas as a rookie free agent out of UCLA on May 12, 2023, and released by the Raiders on August 29, 2023.

Henry24, was originally signed by New England as a rookie free agent out of Texas-El Paso on May 10, 2024. The 6'6″ and 300-pound player spent six seasons at UTEP, playing both left tackle and right tackle and starting 36 of 53 games.

McCarroll24, was signed by New England as a rookie free agent out of Grand Valley State on August 20, 2024. The 6'2″ and 255-pound player played in 47 games during his college career and totaled 151 tackles, 15 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 forced fumbles.

Pettway27, was signed by New England from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on January 6, 2024, after originally being signed to the practice squad on December 27, 2023. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound player originally signed with Indianapolis as a free agent on August 2, 2023, after spending the 2022 season with Michigan of the USFL and the 2023 season with Birmingham of the USFL. Pettway played college football at Iowa State.

Roberts26, originally came as a sixth round draft pick (200^th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft from Northwest Missouri State. The 6'5″ and 295lb player has played in 12 games over the past two seasons, including one start, and has recorded a total of 7 tackles.

Gymnast23, was signed by New England as a rookie free agent out of Louisiana State on May 10, 2024. The 6'4″, 295-pound player began his career as a tackle before moving to center, where he played the last two seasons.

winner24, was signed by New England as a rookie free agent out of Alabama State on May 10, 2024. The 6'2″, 200-pound player began his college career at Ventura College and UNLV before playing the final two seasons at Alabama State. He finished his career for Alabama State with 55 total tackles, 3 interceptions, and 21 passes defensed.

labyrinth24, was signed by New England as a rookie free agent out of Tennessee on June 6, 2024. The 6'6″, 250-pound player spent six seasons in Tennessee (2018-23) and was a starter for three seasons. He played in 54 games with 33 total starts and finished the season with 53 receptions for 607 yards and eight touchdowns.