DENVER -- New England Patriots rookie receiver Chris Harper, whose muffed punt in the fourth quarter was a critical play in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, was waived by the team Monday.
Harper, an undrafted rookie out of Cal, will likely return to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
The Patriots are thin at receiver due to injuries to Julian Edelman (foot) and Danny Amendola (knee), as the 5-foot-11, 185-pound Harper served as the No.