Two years ago, receiver Kenbrell Thompkins became a pleasant surprise from the Patriots, catching 32 passes for 466 yards in 12 games as an undrafted rookie.
Last year, the Patriots decided to move on from Thompkins after only two appearances. He landed with the Raiders, and he finished the year with 12 appearances and six starts.
This year, there will be no starts with the Raiders; per a league source, Thompkins has been waived.
He’ll now be available on waivers to any interested team. If he clears waivers, he’ll become a free agent.