The New England Patriots usually wait until late August to make wholesale cuts to their roster. That process was pushed up in this offseason’s calendar.
Mere weeks ago, the Patriots had 90 players on their roster. They’re down to 75 players now after 12 cuts, eight opt-outs, one retirement, one reserve list placement, three signings, three re-signings and one trade addition.
We’ll spare you the intricate details.
But while the Patriots had 13 wide receivers on their roster as of July 25, they’re down to 10 after Marqise Lee opted out and Sean Riley and Quincy Adeboyejo were waived.