The Patriots have informed TE Tim Wright that he will be released according to Fox Sports and other sources.
This one falls into the category of a surprise for as much of the timing as the release itself. Wright was not considered a lock for the roster but after a fairly productive season in 2014, he was considered a front runner for the 53 man roster.
Wright caught 26 passes for 259 yards and six touchdowns in 2014. His red-zone production was something that was boon to the offense in the middle part of the season. But his playing time decreased down the stretch and he barely saw the field in the playoffs during the Super Bowl run.