Just three years after selecting him in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft, the New England Patriots are set to release cornerback Alfonzo Dennard.
The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport was the first to report New England's intent to part ways with the former University of Nebraska star Tuesday:
The #Patriots are releasing CB Alfonzo Dennard, who they drafted in 2012, source said. He had 4 starts this year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 5, 2015
ESPN's Field Yates later confirmed the report:
Source: the Patriots are waiving CB Alfonzo Dennard, as @RapSheet reported.