Former Alabama tight end CJ Dippre has been released by the New England Patriots, as first reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Tuesday was the deadline for NFL teams to trim down to their 53-man roster.
Dippre was a rookie undrafted free agent who played for Alabama and Maryland. Dippre was named to the Mackey Award watch list presented to the nation's top tight end in both 2023 and 2024. During his college career, he caught 65 passes for 782 yards and three touchdowns. At 6'5 262, Dippre is known to be a great run blocker who makes tough catches across the middle within a 15-yard radius.