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New England Patriots News 9-06, Initial 53-man Roster Formed

Good morning, here is your Sunday Patriots news 09-06 and AFC East notes this week.

The Patriots are just a week away from the season-opening game against the Miami Dolphins.

The team made their final cuts (and true to form didn’t release them publicly until long after the 4 p.m. deadline) for the initial 53-man roster. Surprises? A few as well as some thoughts on the initial roster below. And again we say “initial” because there will be changes…first of all, is signing (or resigning) a kicker.

Quick Hitters For the Pats, and the NFL:

Cam Newton: The Patriots’ QB said he had no words on being selected as a team captain, taking nothing for granted.