The New England Patriots announced Monday that they have released rookie tight end Tanner Arkin from the 53-man roster. They have also released linebacker Jose Ramirez from the practice squad.
Arkin originally signed with the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Illinois on May 8. He has played in five games with two starts this year. The goal was to utilize him as a blocking tight end with veteran Julian Hill out with a season-ending injury.
If Arkin clears waivers, the plan would be to sign re-sign him to the practice squad, per the Boston Globe's Christopher Price.
Ramirez was signed by the Patriots to the practice squad on September 1. He has bounced between the practice squad and the 53-man roster this season. He played in two games for
the Patriots on defense and special teams. Ramirez broke into the league as a sixth-round draft pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023.
With Arkin no longer on the roster, the Patriots currently have an open spot ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.
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