Patriots roster cuts tracker: Who’s been released?

The Patriots entered this weekend with 91 players on their roster. Mike Vrabel's team must be down to 53 players by Sunday at 6 p.m. These next 48 hours mark one of the busiest times in the NFL, with all teams making dozens of roster moves.

For the Patriots , it's only the beginning. Their 53-man roster will constantly change throughout the season. After making cuts this weekend, the Patriots will put together their first practice squad by Monday.

Soon enough, the Patriots will be in Seattle for their Week 1 matchup.

Here's a look at whom the Patriots have started to cut:

According to ESPN, the Patriots are cutting defensive tackle Eric Gregory .

It's Sunday morning and cut-down day is here. On Saturday, the Patriots cut 19 players. They will make at least 20 roster moves today to get down to 53.

One thing to monitor is how the Patriots use their injured reserve. Teams can place two players on the IR on cut-down day and have them eligible to return in four weeks.

The candidates for the Patriots are Ben Brown, Marcus Bryant and Bryce Baringer.

The Patriots cut the following players on Saturday:

OL Jacob Ritzy, WR Kyle Dixon, TE C.J. Dippre, Edge Xavier Holmes, Edge Amari Gainer , WR Nick DeGennaro , LB Riley Wilson , OL JonDarius Morgan , WR Cameron Dorner , CB Marcellas Dial , CB Brandon Crossley , OL Lorenz Metz , OL Darrian Dalcourt , S Peter Manuma , S Eric Butler , Edge Jesse Luketa , RB Hassan Haskins , RB JaMychal Hasty and OL Mehki Butler .

According to Patriots on SI, the Patriots are cutting backup guard Mehki Butler. He was the team's top backup left guard this summer.

The Patriots have now cut 19 players with 20 roster moves to go.

At 5 p.m. on Saturday, the Patriots have cut 18 players and traded for one player ( Corey Kiner ). They have 21 more roster moves to get to 53.

After trading for one running back (see below), the Patriots have cut two more.

The team announced that they've released veteran running back Hassan Haskins after announcing the trade for Corey Kiner . Haskins was in the running for the No. 3 running back job.

According to Patriots on SI, the team is also releasing veteran running back JaMychal Hasty .

At 3 p.m., the team has cut 16 players and traded for a running back. Those moves put their roster at 76 players. They have 23 moves to go.

On a day when the Patriots are cutting down their roster, they also acquired some help.

According to a source, the Patriots have traded for running back Corey Kiner in a deal with the Arizona Cardinals for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick.

This move signals the Patriots didn't love how the competition for their No. 3 running back unfolded. Kiner played in four games last season, rushing for 58 yards on 12 carries. He also caught two passes for 15 yards and returned one kickoff for 22 yards.

Lan Larison and Hassan Haskins had been battling for the No. 3 running back job.

Now, it could become Kiner's job. This preseason, Kiner ran for 180 yards with two touchdowns in three games. The 24-year-old joined Arizona last season as an undrafted free agent. He ran for 1,153 yards with four touchdowns for Cincinnati in 2024.

Before landing with the Cardinals, Kiner signed with San Francisco but was waived after suffering an ankle injury. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad and then signed with the Cardinals active roster in December.

This move also means the Patriots must cut another player.

ESPN was the first to report the news of the trade.

According to a source, the Patriots are releasing veteran edge rusher Jesse Luketa . He played in 10 games and made two starts last season in Arizona.

At 1 p.m., the Patriots have cut 15 players. They have 23 more roster moves to make before they get to 53.

According to a source, the Patriots are releasing safety Eric Butler with an injury designation. They are also cutting safety Peter Manuma , per source.

A source told MassLive's Karen Guregian, the team is also cutting cornerback Marcellus Dial . That means the entire 2024 Patriots draft class is down to one player: Drake Maye.

The Patriots are trimming down their receiver depth chart

According to the Boston Herald, the Patriots are cutting Cameron Dorner and Nick DeGennaro . According to ESPN, Kyle Dixon has also been cut.

According to a source, the Patriots are releasing tackle Lorenz Metz . He has an international exemption and if signed to the practice squad, wouldn't count against the limit.

According to the Boston Herald, the Patriots are releasing guard Jon'Darius Morgan , guard Darrian Dalcourt and center Jacob Ritzy .

Edge rusher Amari Gainer announced on social media he'd been cut by the Patriots. According to Patriots on SI, the team also cut Xavier Holmes .

According to the Boston Globe, linebacker Riley Wilson has also been cut.

The first reported cuts happened at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

According to ESPN, tight end C.J. Dippre and cornerback Brandon Crossley have been cut.

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