The New England Patriots are officially under the 53-man roster limit. The final five of the team’s 24 cuts were announced 90 minutes after the cutdown deadline came: tight end/linebacker Rashod Berry, linebacker Tashawn Bower, running back J.J. Taylor, defensive tackle Xavier Williams and wide receiver Isaiah Zuber are now off the team.
Releasing Berry, Taylor and Zuber also means that the Patriots’ undrafted rookie streak comes to an end after 16 seasons.
TE/LB Rashod Berry
After redshirting as a freshman in 2015, Berry went on to appear in a combined 48 games at Ohio State, including four as the team’s starting tight end.