The Patriots are rather thin at the wide receiver position. Number one Julian Edelman will miss multiple weeks due to a broken foot. His replacement Danny Amendola has missed yesterday's game due to a knee injury. Aaron Dobson has been placed on injured reserve last week.
Still, the team has decided to let go one of its back-up options, according to Tom E. Curran:
The Patriots have released Chris Harper.
Chris Harper has been a preseason standout for the Patriots and made the initial 53-man roster but was cut on September 15.