Report: Patriots Release Reggie Wayne (Update)

[Nobody]

Update:

 

A source just told me that #Patriots WR Reggie Wayne “will not be on 53.” Added, “he will not be there."

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson)

September 5, 2015

 

 

http://nesn.com/2015/09/patriots-practice-attendance-reggie-wayne-absent-before-roster-cuts/

 

 

A league source tells me the Patriots are calling teams, shopping around for a big-bodied receiver.

— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed)

September 5, 2015

 

Of the four players absent, two were cut, one was placed on PUP, and then there's Wayne. He hasn't played well in preseason. The writing may be on the wall. I'm very conflicted on what I want because I don't want Reg to have such an unceremonious end but it would be nice if he only played as a Colt..

Edited September 5, 2015 by MTC
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[CR91]

wayne needs to understand when its time. just come be an assistant wr coach for us reg

[RealityIsLuck]

Wow that would be truly brutal for him, he goes through going to his rival just so he can play then gets cut. Yikes, I feel for you Reggie. 

[corgi]

Poor Reg, I wished him the best but deep down I knew his time was up. Would love to see him brought in as a WR Assistant or something.

[Jackie Daytona]

As of now, NE has announced their cut downs to 53, Reg isn't among the cuts....

[Jackie Daytona]

correction, I see they still have 3 cuts to go to reach 53...... Gray and Wayne not listed yet on NFL.Com

[SilentHill]

As of now, NE has announced their cut downs to 53, Reg isn't among the cuts....

 

I only see cuts for them up til 63, I think they have 10 more to go.

[SDakColts]

As of now, NE has announced their cut downs to 53, Reg isn't among the cuts....

They still have 63 on their roster, they still have to cut 10 more players.

[ruksak]

http://nesn.com/2015/09/patriots-practice-attendance-reggie-wayne-absent-before-roster-cuts/

 

 

A league source tells me the Patriots are calling teams, shopping around for a big-bodied receiver.

— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed)

September 5, 2015

 

Of the four players absent, two were cut, one was placed on PUP, and then there's Wayne. He hasn't played well in preseason. The writing may be on the wall. I'm very conflicted on what I want because I don't want Reg to have such an unceremonious end but it would be nice if he only played as a Colt..

As much as I wanted Reg to have success beyond Indy, this is what happens when players don't know when to stop. We've seen this show before, my friend. Many many times. 

[Colts_Fan12]

That's why I was really hoping he'd retire it's time Reggie

[PrincetonTiger]

The Possibility of seeing RW in an uniform besides the Colts will be like seeing Unitas as a Charger and Namath as a Ram

[southwest1]

Is Reggie gone from NE completely or is the article just inferring that Wayne isn't progressing in The Patriots playbook fast enough to Bill's liking? It's seems rather abrupt to release him this quickly. Reggie just landed in Foxboro basically & I've only seen him in limited Preseason action. 

 

I need written confirmation from NE 1st before I believe it. 

 

I just checked NE's official website. It only shows that Reggie Wayne was signed on 8/25/15. His release was never mentioned. See...

 

http://www.patriots.com/team/transactions

[dw49]

Is Reggie gone from NE completely or is the article just inferring that Wayne isn't progressing in The Patriots playbook fast enough to Bill's liking? It's seems rather abrupt to release him this quickly. Reggie just landed in Foxboro basically & I've only seen him in limited Preseason action. 

 

I need written confirmation from NE 1st before I believe it. 

 

I just checked NE's official website. It only shows that Reggie Wayne was signed on 8/25/15. His release was never mentioned. See...

 

http://www.patriots.com/team/transactions

 

 

I don't think anyone in the thread has mentioned that he "was" cut.  The speculation that he could be among the final NE cuts is what is being said .

[RockThatBlue]

I don't think anyone in the thread has mentioned that he "was" cut. The speculation that he could be among the final NE cuts is what is being said .

Yup and he wasn't seen on their practice field either

[MTC]

Poor Reggie.

[SDakColts]

Looks like Reggie isn't making the 53

 

Link: https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/640244236772843520

[DougDew]

I think Reggie probably went into this with open eyes.

 

I assume he wanted to give it a go to see if he could do it, and would probably realize as much as anybody did if he didn't have it anymore.

 

If he gets cut, I don't see him as kicking and screaming believing he should be playing.

[csmopar]

That sucks for him. Signed just to grille him on the Colts I bet

[Nobody]

Reggie Wayne has been cut, per ESPN app

[bababooey]

That sucks for him. Signed just to grille him on the Colts I bet

And cut because he's smart enough to not give our playbook to cheaters

[SDakColts]

Looks like he asked to be cut.

 

Link: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/640248228886151168

[12isthenew18]

he asked to be cut?

[bababooey]

Didn't wanna play for the cheaters who cheated against him in one of the biggest games of his career/last as a Colt where he played in and won the most games in franchise history. Don't know how anyone didn't see it coming. He got 450K for 2 catches, he's a hero.

[Nobody]

Good guy Reggie Wayne- when he's done, signs with rival to take up spot on the team for preseason and cost them money when he asks to be cut.

[southwest1]

he asked to be cut?

Exactly 12ITN18, I can't picture a world class WR like Reggie requesting that Bill cut him loose. That makes no sense to me at all. 

 

The only way I could remotely accept this idea is if Reggie was in practice, strained a muscle severely, & said to himself you know, my body just won't allow me to run as fast as I once did or make the cuts I used to anymore. It's time to hang up my cleats now." 

[pacolts56]

Good guy Reggie Wayne- when he's done, signs with rival to take up spot on the team for preseason and cost them money when he asks to be cut.

It sounds like he got 450k for 11 days of "work"....is that accurate?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000523186/article/reggie-wayne-granted-release-from-patriots

Pretty nice parting gift.

[southwest1]

It sounds like he got 450k for 11 days of "work"....is that accurate?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000523186/article/reggie-wayne-granted-release-from-patriots

Pretty nice parting gift.

The phrase " NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports" always makes my eyes roll. The guy is a lousy reporter, but yes PAC56, that coin for only 2 weeks is nice work if you can get it. Touche. 

[southwest1]

I'm torn here because I love Reggie & I wanted him to retire as a lifelong Colt, but I also was very intrigued to see how OC Josh McDaniels was gonna use Reggie as a weapon in Foxboro too. I won't lie. 

[Flying Elvis]

I'm torn here because I love Reggie & I wanted him to retire as a lifelong Colt, but I also was very intrigued to see how OC Josh McDaniels was gonna use Reggie as a weapon in Foxboro too. I won't lie. 

I'm very surprised at this. I thought Reggie would be a nice addition for Brady once he picked up the offense. There must be more to the story.

[Dark Superman]

R.I.P Reggie Wayne.

[amfootball]

Pretty much figured this would happen. Wish the Pats had gotten him back in 2012. On well. Pats are reportedly shopping for a big bodied receiver.

[oldunclemark]

I hear you Elvis..

I didn't expect this..

Sure hope the Broncos, Packers (or even the Colts) call him

[jvan1973]

He got 450 grand for 2 weeks of practice.

[oldunclemark]

He got 450 grand for 2 weeks of practice.

Wish I could get a part time summer job like that.

[southwest1]

I'm very surprised at this. I thought Reggie would be a nice addition for Brady once he picked up the offense. There must be more to the story.

Me too FE. I need to read or hear what happened in NE from both Bill & Reggie. I though Foxboro signed him as an insurance policy to offset a concern over Lefell's health or Edelman's in Foxboro. 

[southwest1]

Wish I could get a part time summer job like that.

It sure as hades beats flipping burgers or road construction work in 90 degree heat doesn't it OUM? 

[The Fish]

He asked for his release and he's going to give back the cash as far as I've seen.

 

I think he's going to hang em' up. An all time great Colt. 

[ReMeDy]

He asked for his release and he's going to give back the cash as far as I've seen.

 

I didn't know a player could just give cash back like that. Wouldn't the NFLPA be upset by this? Shouldn't they be concerned this will set a precedent of owners strong-arming their players into giving money back when they suddenly retire like this?

[amfootball]

I didn't know a player could just give cash back like that. Wouldn't the NFLPA be upset by this? Shouldn't they be concerned this will set a precedent of owners strong-arming their players into giving money back when they suddenly retire like this?

Owners can't strong arm players to give back anything. This was just a classy gesture on Wayne's part assuming it is true. Have not seen a link yet.

[The Fish]

I didn't know a player could just give cash back like that. Wouldn't the NFLPA be upset by this? Shouldn't they be concerned this will set a precedent of owners strong-arming their players into giving money back when they suddenly retire like this?

I saw it speculated on roto, I've seen since that he's keeping the cash.