Reggie Wayne Cut by Patriots: Latest Comments and Reaction

September 5, 2015   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

Two weeks after signing wide receiver Reggie Wayne, the New England Patriots have opted to release the 36-year-old.
ESPN's Josina Anderson first reported the news, citing a source who claimed Wayne was not going to be on New England's 53-man roster. The Patriots later confirmed they had parted ways with the wideout.
ESPN's Adam Schefter provided additional details on Wayne's release:
Scott Zolak of 985 The Sports Hub said Wayne asked for his release because the "work environment [was] too tough, not fun." Schefter added the "expectation" is Wayne will now retire after being released.
Head coach Bill Belichick offered a statement via the team about Wayne's brief tenure with the organization following his release:
Even though Wayne will not play an official down with the Patriots when the season starts September 10, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald did note the former All-Pro received $450,000 from the team last week.
Howe passed along informati...

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