Linebacker Tully Banta-Cain was cut by the Patriots on Monday, but the 29-year-old said he expects to rejoin the team.
Banta-Cain appeared on a radio show and was asked if he was cut.
"Yeah, I don’t know," he said, according to the Boston Herald. "There’s some stuff going on in terms of the roster. I got to see what’s up with that situation."
Banta-Cain said that the move was made with the understanding that he'd be back, and he used the words "we" and "us" when discussing the Patriots.
The move came as a surprise to most people, considering Banta-Cain has played well and Adalius Thomas has not met expectations this season. In six games and two starts this season, Banta-Cain has made 13 tackles and a team-high three sacks.
Banta-Cain played four seasons in New England from 2003 to 2006 before joining the San Francisco 49ers for two years. He re-signed with New England this past offseason after being released by San Francisco.
