Patriots release DT Mike Purcell ahead of NFL roster cut deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots released veteran defensive tackle Mike Purcell on Wednesday.
The move comes six days before next Tuesday's NFL deadline for all teams to trim their rosters to 53 players ahead of Week 1 of the regular season.
Purcell signed with the team Aug. 1. He made his pro debut with the San Francisco 49ers in 2014 but played the previous five seasons with the Denver Broncos.