The New England Patriots announced Friday they have waived defensive tackle Byron Cowart.
Cowart, 26, was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The Maryland product played 19 games (14 starts) for New England, totaling 29 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed. He missed the entire 2021 campaign due to injury.
With Cowart out of the picture, the Patriots' defensive line depth chart consists of Davon Godchaux, Christian Barmore, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise, Carl Davis, Henry Anderson, Bill Murray, Sam Roberts, Daniel Ekuale, and LaBryan Ray.