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Tim Wright Released by Patriots: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

The New England Patriots' shuffling of the tight end position behind starter Rob Gronkowski continued Thursday as the organization released backup Tim Wright.

Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1 was the first to report the news.

Garafolo is also reporting that the 25-year-old pass-catcher will have to clear waivers before becoming a free agent:

Tim Wright is subject to waivers. With 11 TDs over 2 years, that's solid value in June. We'll see who bites.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 11, 2015

That means some tight end-needy teams will have a shot at securing Wright, who is just two years removed from nabbing 54 passes for 571 yards with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.