Patriots Release Undrafted Free Agent Rookie DT

Patriots Announce Decision to Cut Ties With Rookie, Causing First Dead Cap Hit

To say the New England Patriots defensive line struggled in 2024 would be putting it politely. The Patriots allowed the third-most yards to running backs in the NFL (1,972) and sacked the opposing quarterback fewer times than any other team (28). But new head coach Mike Vrabel has put a strong emphasis on defense, and the Patriots have rebuilt their defensive line. The idea has been to align with Vrabel’s aggressive, playmaking defensive philoso…

Patriots release undrafted free agent rookie DT

The New England Patriots made a roster move on Thursday when they released undrafted free agent Wilfried Pene.

Patriots Release Undrafted Rookie Defender After Minicamp

The New England Patriots continued a long summer of roster maneuvering by announcing a cut. On Thursday, the Patriots released Wilfried Pene. The defensive tackle signed as an undrafted free agent in May. Pene registered 33 tackles (six for a loss) and 3.5 sacks during his senior year at Virginia Tech. He appeared in 47 games over four seasons with the Hokies before participating in New England’s offseason team activities and mandatory minicamp.…

Patriots Cut DT Wilfried Pene

The New England Patriots announced they have waived undrafted rookie DT Wilfried Pene.  Patriots release DT Wilfried Pene: https://t.co/4EmIqRgrA9 pic.twitter.com/Uv0qOZUo9I — New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 26, 2025 He had just signed with the team after the draft this spring. Pene was born in France and the Patriots were using their international roster exemption on him.  Pene, 24, signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent ou…