New England has made a minor transaction and cut its ties with a rookie defender.
The New England Patriots continue shuffling their defensive backfield. Today, the team announced that it has released undrafted rookie cornerback Eric Patterson. The move should not be considered a surprise, as Patterson was a long-shot to make the Patriots' 53-man roster.
The team's official press release states the following about the now former Patriot:
Patterson, 22, was signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Ball State on May 8, 2015. The 5-foot-10, 193-pounder, started in 28 of 41 games during his four-year career at Ball State and finished with 135 total tackles and six interceptions.