The New England Patriots had a busy day today: not only did the team sign ten undrafted free agents as well as veteran defensive linemen Nick Thurman and Shilique Calhoun to its active roster, it also freed up a roster spot by releasing offensive tackle Ryker Mathews. Coming to New England from the Canadian Football League, Mathews had been with the Patriots since signing a futures contract with the club in mid-January.
After going undrafted out of BYU in 2016, Mathews originally entered the NFL as a free agency signing by the New Orleans Saints.