Shawn Crable News

KANSASa SCITY, MO. - New England Patriots sent Matt Cassel to the Kansas City Chiefs and a message to their own fans: don't worry about Tom Brady's knee.

Maybe it was a master plan, one formulated in the wake of their historic meltdown against the Colts in the AFC Championship in 2006.

And it was announced by Versus, the TV station that was airing Seau's reality show.

Addressing one of their pressing areas of need, the Patriots acquired linebacker Prescott Burgess from the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft choice.

Their paths couldn't have been more different. The road Jerod Mayo took to the NFL wasn't necessarily smooth, but at least it was paved.

The first half of this week's Ask PFW focuses on the status of various players, in one form or another, on or off the Pats roster.

The Saints will give the Patriots an undisclosed draft choice in 2011 which is what the Patriots are offering for Michael Mitchell .

Cutting Greg Lewis isn't in the same league as the Richard Seymour [ stats ] bombshell trade, but it comes as a surprise nonetheless.

The Patriots announced that second-year linebacker Shawn Crable has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

The New England Patriots announced the trade of eight-year veteran defensive lineman Richard Seymour to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a first-round draft choice in the 2011 NFL draft.

The New England Patriots, along with the rest of the teams in the NFL, have gotten down to the 53 man roster limit.  They did it by making several cuts and placing a player on injured reserve.  They also traded a tight end for a draft pick and gave up a draft pick to get another tight end.

The Patriots have reached 53. Just now, actually. Via Twitter . Titus Adams , Wesley Britt, Herana-Daze Jones, Paris Lenon, Jamar Love, Terrence Nunn, Ryan O'Callaghan, Darryl Richard, Alex Smith and Ray Ventrone .A The Patriots, via Twitter , have announced that three players were placed in Injured Reserve: Rookie OL George Bussey , LB Shawn ...

And the Patriots take the field for stretching. The Patriots are now on the field, stretching and going through their pre-game routines.

Following the retirement of New England favorite son Tedy Bruschi , the state of the Patriots' LB corps looms ominously.

Well this week has been full of interesting roster moves as the Patriots cut a few veterans like long snapper Nathan Hodel and youngsters QB Kevin O'Connell and living legend Tedy Bruschi retired.

Will QB Andrew Walter emerge as the number one number two? View full size photo uploaded September 3, 2009 Christopher Price lists his five things to watch for against the Giants .

Not one to explain his plans before his team takes the field, Patriots coach Bill Belichick stayed on message.

Coach Bill Belichick doesn't like breakdowns, but the Patriots experienced a major one before last night's 27-24 exhibition victory over the Washington Redskins.

This week's Ask PFW focuses on the status of some high-profile linebackers and running backs, plus our usual assortment of miscellaneous questions.

The Patriots are on the upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for today's practice, and there were 14 players not spotted during the media-access window: So I was wrong about the significance of seeing Watson's pads on his chair...however, DL Mike Wright did return to practice.