Earlier today, the New England Patriots signed free agent tight end Lance Kendricks to fill their vacant 90th roster spot and give the team a full squad heading into training camp — at least for a short period of time: as first reported by ESPN Boston’s Mike Reiss and since confirmed by the Patriots, interior offensive lineman Brian Schwenke was placed on the reserve/retired list today. Schwenke’s retirement yet again creates an open spot on the world champions’ roster.
The 27-year old was entering his second season with the Patriots after he returned to New England this offseason on a one-year contract extension.