Next week, the New England Patriots will have to cut their roster down to 53 players. It looks like they have already started by making a rather surprising move. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the team is parting ways with veteran wide receiver Kenny Britt:
Sources: The #Patriots are releasing WR Kenny Britt. A fairly big surprise given the expectations coming into camp.
Britt originally joined New England last season as a free agent signing, but appeared in only three games. Expectations were high for him entering the 2018 season given his size, and status as a former first-round draft pick.