Patriots Release Joey Galloway

The Herald reported and the New England Patriots later confirmed that they released the 37-year-old Joey Galloway today. The 15-year veteran was signed as a free agent before the season to provide the Patriots with a solid third receiver option behind Randy Moss and Wes Welker. However, Galloway never got adjusted with the offense and was a health scratch in the last three games for New England. It was the first time in his career that a team had him as a health scratch. The wide receiver had seven catches for 67 yards in three games for the Pats. The veteran has had an excellent career, totaling 689 receptions for 10,777 yards and 77 touchdowns. New England cut Galloway “before the 4 p.m. trade deadline, the Patriots perhaps paved the way for him to land with a team of his choice as he will not be subject to waivers.” The Pats also released linebackers Tully Banta-Cain and Eric Alexander and tight end Michael Matthews. Matthews was acquired from the New York Giants for a conditional 2011 draft pick. He played in four games this season and does not have a reception. Alexander was released, but expects the Pats to re-sign him to a long-term deal. Banta-Cain said he would be back in the lineup and called the experience “Kinda crazy.”

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Posted in Uncategorized on October 20, 2009

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