The Patriots added some heft to their defensive line on Tuesday when they claimed 379-pound nose tackle Marquan McCall off waivers from the Carolina Panthers.
But just a day after adding him to the roster, New England announced that it released McCall, putting him back on waivers.
Why the abrupt turnaround?
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Patriots cut McCall due to a failed physical. Schultz added that the Patriots flagged an issue with McCall’s knee that came as a surprise, as the 24-year-old defensive lineman has not missed any time this preseason with Carolina.