Patriots release LB LaRoy Reynolds with an injury settlement
The Patriots once again have an open spot on their 90-man roster. On Thursday afternoon, the team released linebacker and special teams ace LaRoy Reynolds, as first reported by The Patriots have released veteran LB LaRoy Reynolds, who had been signed in the offseason to compete for a core special teams role. Reynolds was released with an injury settlement.
Reynolds originally signed with the Patriots in late March on a one-year, $1.2 million contract. According to Reiss, the release comes with a yet-to-be-reported injury settlement.
A career special teams coverage player, Reynolds was expected to compete for a special teams role on a team that is returning the majority of its special teams players, who made up one of the best units in the league last season.
This wasn’t the only roster move the Patriots made on Thursday. Before practice, it was reported the team had signed tight end Troy Fumagalli and released fullback Danny Vitale.
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