The New England Patriots continued to trim their roster from 90 to 53 players on Sunday. According to multiple reports, New England waived tight end Johnny Lumpkin, defensive back Brad Hawkins, defensive lineman Justus Tavai, and linebackers Diego Fagot and Carson Wells
Lumpkin, 25, signed on as a rookie free agent back in May. Based off his skillset as a blocking tight end, he was a popular candidate in the spring to perhaps keep New England’s UDFA streak alive. However, after playing just 39 offensive snaps throughout the preseason, the 6-foot-6, 268 pound tight end was let go.