Aug 14 (The Sports Xchange) - The New England Patriots released offensive lineman Kyler Kerbyson on Sunday to open a roster spot ahead of safety Nate Ebner returning to the team after competing for the U.S. Olympic rugby team at the Rio Olympics.
The 27-year-old Ebner, entering his fifth NFL season, was placed on the reserve/did not report list last month so he could participate in the Olympics.
Ebner missed the first three weeks of training camp to be with Team USA Rugby. Ebner scored a try in a 26-0 win last week over hosts Brazil for the Americans, who finished in ninth place.