Patriots Make Massive Cuts to Trim Roster Down to 80

The New England Patriots have followed the NFL guidelines regarding COVID-19, and now they have cut 9 players until now. NFL teams have to bring their teams down to 80. Who is the first to go? The Patriots have already released cornerback Lenzy Pipkins, and now they are making a few more cuts.

Safety Malik Gant, wide receiver Will Hastings, quarterback Brian Lewerke, safety Adarius Pickett, wide receiver Sean Riley, quarterback J’Mar Smith, linebacker Kyahva Tezino, defensive tackle Courtney Wallace and wide receiver Isaiah Zuber didn’t make the cuts.

Will Hastings

Seeing Hastings out of the team is a bit awkward. He is a former college teammate of second year quarterback Jarrett Stidham. Many thought that Hastings would build great chemistry with Stidham because of the time they spent together. Well, New England signed former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and he will probably take the leading position in New England. This was one of the reasons the Patriots had to cut him. Maybe Hastings just had weak chances of making the roster.

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When life knocks you down, it’s about how you respond. I know God has an amazing plan. I cannot wait to be back out on that field with the boys. #J2911

A post shared by Will Hastings (@willhastings33) on Oct 8, 2018 at 8:01am PDT

Brian Lewerke and J’Mar Smith didn’t make the Patriots cuts

Lewerke and Smith were getting ready for training camp as they were supposed to compete for the third quarterback position. Newton’s signing changed this possibility. There was almost no chance for Lewerke or Smith to make the roster.

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Blessed to see my 21st Birthday! Thankful for all the Birthday wishes and Much Love to all! ?

A post shared by J'Mar Smith (@jmarsmith) on Sep 24, 2017 at 8:00pm PDT

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Through the ups and downs, appreciate all of Spartan Nation. One more in the woodshed, let’s go ✌?

A post shared by Brian Lewerke (@blewerke14) on Nov 29, 2019 at 5:40pm PST

Kyahva Tezino

Patriots fans liked Tezino because of his success at San Diego State. It looks like he will find his home somewhere else.

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FSP!! Thank you Tracy Ford for everything family. I really appreciate everything you and your staff did for me man. I couldn’t have went to a better place for Pre-Draft training. Also created a relationship with all the Draft class guys. All love @tfordfsp @gofordsports ? #realisolation #bestinthebussiness

A post shared by KYAHVA TEZINO ?? (@kyahva.frfr) on Apr 10, 2020 at 6:51pm PDT

Isaiah Zuber

Zuber had a really great chance to make the team. His athleticism was of great help for the Patriots, but they decided to move on with the other players of the group. Jeff Thomas had better chances to stay with the team.

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A post shared by Zuber? (@zuber_ag7) on Aug 28, 2019 at 5:01pm PDT

It will be a wild run for every player on the Patriots roster. A lot of young talents will compete for a spot on Belichick’s roster. The Patriots head coach has to solve a few problems before adjusting his winning formula. First, he has to pick his next starting quarterback. That’s a priority. He will probably focus on the receiving unit. The linebackers need some help, too. The Patriots head coach has a few plans, and one of them will definitely work in the upcoming season.