Getty The Patriots are very deep at many positions meaning tough cuts are on the way ahead of the 2019 regular season.
The New England Patriots need to trim their roster down to 53 by 4 p.m. on Saturday. And on Friday morning, moves were already being made by Bill Belichick and his staff.
Here are all the Patriots’ roster moves for final cuts of the preseason.
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Demaryius Thomas
This was the real shocker. New England cut the five-time Pro Bowler with the intent of resigning him, even after he was thoroughly impressive in his debut.
Source: The #Patriots are releasing WR Demaryius Thomas, who flashed in the fourth preseason game. He’s still working his way back to health.
Keion Crossen
The corner had an impressive preseason but was traded to Houston to make room for Gunner Olszewski.
Brian Hoyer
This is the biggest shock of the day. The Patriots are putting their faith in rookie Jarrett Stidham should anything happen to Tom Brady. Hoyer didn’t appear in either of the last two preseason games.
#Patriots are releasing QB Brian Hoyer.
Nick Brossette
After leading the NFL in preseason rushing, Brossette was cut loose by the Patriots who already have a loaded backfield.
Cole Croston
The offensive tackle was released, resigned, and has been waived once again.
Jakob Johnson
The international pool player never really had a strong chance of making the roster but should be added as an extra man on the practice squad.
Jakob Johnson was waived
Ken Webster
The seventh-round pick struggled to get healthy this preseason before ultimately being released.
Patriots rookie DB Ken Webster (7th round, Ole Miss) among those waived by the Patriots today. Could be back on the practice squad.
Trent Harris
He got some valuable reps when Derek Rivers and Shilique Calhoun went down injured but never made a big enough splash.
Terez Hall
An undrafted rookie out of Missouri, he struggled in pass coverage and was a longshot to make the roster.
Scooby Wright
Acquired late in camp, he looked good in his only preseason game action recording two sacks. Look for him to stick around if he’s unclaimed.
The Patriots waived LB Scooby Wright III, per source. Scooby stood out in the final preseason game with two sacks. Definitely a practice squad candidate after impressing in limited time.
Nick Thurman
Buried on the depth chart, Thurman was a long shot though he did show some encouragement in stopping the run.
Dan Skipper
After starting camp as the potential first choice at left tackle, his stock faded fast as his pass protection worsened.
The Patriots cut OT Dan Skipper, per source. Practice squad candidate if he clears waivers.
Calvin Munson
This was a tough decision. He led the team in tackles through preseason and was the defensive signal-caller against the Giants. With Brandon King hurt he was thought of as a potential replacement on special teams but now he’ll likely be practice-squad bound if unclaimed.
Calvin Munson was released per source. Should return to the practice squad if unclaimed.
Eric Saubert
Welp, so much for that trade. Saubert’s acquisition came with Matt LaCosse sidelined, but now that’s he’s healthy there’s no room for Saubert.
Braxton Berrios
The second-year receiver out of Miami lost his rookie year to injury and was unable to impress enough to make the roster this season despite early optimism. He’ll land somewhere, and it could be on the practice squad.
Patriots waiving WR Braxton Berrios, per source.
Stephen Anderson
The tight end struggled with injuries and was slightly undersized for the position. He’s a prime candidate for the practice squad.
The Patriots waived TE Stephen Anderson, per source. Practice squad candidate.
Ufomba Kamalu
The defensive tackle showed great versatility in the preseason lining up at linebacker and defensive end. He was right on the bubble.
The Patriots are waving DL Ufomba Kamalu, per source.
Duke Dawson
The corner back was selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft but never saw the field for New England. He escaped the chopping block by way of a trade to Denver.
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Andrew Beck
New England released FB/TE Andrew Beck on Friday. He was the highest-paid undrafted free agent for New England this season but his preseason optimism quickly faded.
#Patriots are waiving FB/TE Andrew Beck. They gave him the second-highest guarantee among all undrafted free agents ($100k) but he won’t be on their initial 53-man roster.
Tyree St. Louis
Another undrafted rookie on the offensive line, St. Louis looked like he might have had a chance to shine through the competition but ultimately fizzled out.
The Patriots cut OL Tyree St. Louis, per source.
Cedrick Lang
The rookie offensive tackle was near the bottom of the Patriots depth chart and the move for Korey Cunningham sealed his already-known fate.
The Patriots released OT Cedrick Lang, per source.
David Parry
A veteran and journeyman on the defensive line, he made some nice plays through preseason stopping the run but had too much talent in front of him on the depth chart. Good news, he is practice squad eligible if the Patriots want to hold onto him.
Patriots released David Parry, per source
Ryan Davis
No surprise here. The rookie out of Auburn was the last receiver on the depth chart but did show some potential on special teams. Given his relationship with Jarrett Stidham, wouldn’t be a bad practice squad guy.
Ryan Davis was cut by the Patriots, per source
A.J. Howard
The safety looked good on special teams but had a slim chance to make the roster after the emergence of Terrence Brooks.
The Patriots waived AJ Howard, according to a source.
Tyler Gauthier
The undrafted free agent out of Miami was a longshot but potential crept in late when David Andrews went down. That potential was quickly thwarted upon trading for Russell Bodine.
Patriots are releasing Tyler Gauthier, per source
Christian Sam
This is a sad one. Sam showed flashes of potential last preseason but ultimately missed his entire rookie year to injury. He just couldn’t replicated that success this year.
Christian Sam and Tyler Gauthier have been cut, per source
Martez Ivey
Signed right as training camp began, Ivey lasted throughout preseason but never really materialized into an NFL lineman.
Martez Ivey was cut, per source
Damoun Patterson
The wide receiver made a nice play as a gunner on special teams against the Giants and caught a game-winning touchdown against the Titans. There’s just too much depth at this position right now but there’s always practice squad.
The Patriots released WR Damoun Patterson, per source.