As expected, it was a busy Saturday in Foxborough, as the Patriots made a bevy of moves to cut their roster down to the required 53-man limit.
The Patriots released 10 players, placed three on injured reserve and made two trades.
Released
Ray Ventrone, S
Alex Smith, TE
Darryl Richard, DL
Ryan O'Callaghan, OL
Terrence Nunn, WR
Jamar Love, DB
Paris Lenon, LB
Herana-Daze Jones, DB
Wesley Britt, OL
Titus Adams, DL
Injured Reserve
Shawn Crable, LB (groin)
George Bussey, OL (knee)
Chris Taylor, RB (shoulder)
Traded
David Thomas, TE, in exchange for a draft pick
Acquired
Michael Matthews, TE, from the New York Giants in exchange for a draft pick
These moves come after Saturday's release of Andrew Walter, Vinny Ciurciu, Robert Ortiz, Roderick Rogers, Stephen Williams and Billy Yates.