The New England Patriots have cut two prominent second stringers — losing a total of 60 catches and 774 receiving yards from last season.
New England on Wednesday released wide receiver Brandon LaFell and tight end Scott Chandler, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
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Patriots released WR Brandon LaFell and TE Scott Chandler, per @MikeReiss and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 2, 2016
LaFell, 29, caught 37 passes for 515 yards during the 2015 regular season.