The New England Patriots have waived veteran running back Ty Montgomery, per a news release by the official team website on Friday.
It’s a move that comes on the heels of the Patriots’ 21-18 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. During the game, Montgomery was responsible for a blocked punt in the fourth quarter that put the Steelers in position to score the touchdown that got them back into the game.
Given the struggles on special teams for the Patriots, that play had to be a sticking point for this roster decision.