ESPN.com · Sep 6, 2019
Source: Patriots releasing Bodine after a week
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have informed veteran center Russell Bodine of their intention to release him Friday, a league source confirmed, although it might be a temporary move.
The release comes one week after the Patriots traded a sixth-round draft choice to acquire Bodine from the Buffalo Bills.
The Patriots are re-signing center James Ferentz to fill Bodine's spot, according to a league source. That is a reflection of the Patriots seeking a player who is more familiar with the team's system, as Ferentz was with the team in training camp and all of 2018, and is more ready to step in should center Ted Karras be injured.
