Pats Make Last-Minute Moves to Secure Roster

The New England Patriots were involved in a few crucial deals yesterday that, most importantly, sent offensive lineman Russ Hochstein to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Hochstein, a versatile player for the Patriots who began his run in New England in 2002, played in 91 games over the last seven seasons, and now he’ll join former teammate Le Kevin Smith in Denver playing for former New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who will make his head coaching debut this season with the Broncos.

In other Patriots news, injured ‘09 draft pick Tyrone McKenzie finally reached a deal with the Patriots, signing a reported four-year, $3.124 million deal with New England that involves a $631,000 signing bonus. McKenzie was the Pats’ third-round draft pick this year out of South Florida, already out for the season with a torn ligament in his right knee. To make room for McKenzie, the Patriots also made a move cutting Tank Williams, an injury-plagued safety who missed the entire 2008 season with a knee injury, which he suffered in the preseason opener.

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Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2009

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