The Patriots continued to revamp their receiving corps on Wednesday, releasing Kenny Britt less than three weeks before their season opener.
The Rutgers product injured his hamstring in June, remaining on the physically unable to perform list throughout training camp. New England has now cut three receivers since the start of camp, previously jettisoning Jordan Matthews and Malcolm Mitchell.
The Patriots will enter opening day with a short pool of receivers compared to 2017.
Brandin Cooks and Danny Amendola – New England's top two wideouts from last season – are now with different teams, while Julian Edelman will serve a four-game suspension to start the season.