Aug 29, 2008 9:22 pm US/Eastern
Pats Release 4 Free Agents Ahead Of Roster Limits
FOXBOROUGH (WBZ) ―
The New England Patriots have released four free agents ahead of regular season roster limits.
The team announced Friday that it is letting go second-year nose tackle Steve Fifita, first-year offensive lineman Jimmy Martin, fourth-year cornerback Jeff Shoate and rookie tight end Jonathan Stupar.
Following the transactions, the Patriots will have 71 players on their active roster. The NFL's 53-man active roster limit takes effect Saturday afternoon.
Fifita was signed as a free agent in May. He played 13 games with the Miami Dolphins last year.
Signed this month, Shoate played 14 games with the Denver Broncos.
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