The Patriots claimed four players off waivers: offensive lineman Braxston Cave from Cleveland, guard Chris Barker and defensive tackle A.J. Francis from Miami, and linebacker Chris White from Detroit. New England released running back/kick returner <player idref= and defensive back <player idref=Marquice Cole.
In addition, New England signed linebackers Jeff Tarpinian and Ja'Gared Davis, safety Kanorris Davis, defensive back Justin Green and defensive lineman Marcus Forston.