Report: Patriots Release Vincent Valentine, Ralph Webb From Practice Squad
The Patriots are making moves on the practice squad. They’re releasing running back Ralph Webb, as first reported by the Boston Herald’s The Patriots released RB Ralph Webb from the practice squad, according to a source. Patriots making some moves on their practice squad today, as DT Vincent Valentine has been informed that he is being released, per a source. Also, as @KevinRDuffy first reported, RB Ralph Webb is being released from the practice squad.
Webb played well in the Patriots’ preseason opening win over the Washington Redskins, rushing 14 times for 46 yards and two touchdowns as part of a second-half comeback. Valentine, meanwhile, was released as part of the Patriots’ Sept. 1 cut-downs and re-signed with the team on the practice squad.
One of the open spots on the practice squad will presumably go to defensive back Cyrus Jones, whom the Patriots released on Saturday. They’re also reportedly in contact with free-agent running back Mike Gillislee, who could take Jones’ spot on the main roster.
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Vincent Valentine against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
The Patriots still have Malcom Brown, Lawrence Guy, Danny Shelton, and Adam Butler at defensive tackle, but lack depth at running back after dressing only two against the Indianapolis Colts last Thursday.
According to NESN’s The Patriots signed LB Calvin Munson to their practice squad, per source.
Update: Barner has a locker in the Patriots’ locker room, meaning they have re-signed him to their practice squad.
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