Patriots Release Tanner Arkin and Jose Ramirez

The New England Patriots made two roster changes on November 9, a day after a heavy defeat. Rookie tight end Tanner Arkin was removed from the 53-man roster, while edge rusher Jose Ramirez was released from the practice squad. The moves leave an open place on each roster.

Arkin made the team as an undrafted rookie after a strong training camp and appeared in five games. He also spent four games inactive. The Illinois alum worked as a blocking tight end and occasionally in a fullback role, but recorded no statistics across 60 offensive snaps and 41 defensive snaps. He was penalized for illegal motion on the first play against Green Bay, one of three flags against him during the past month. Should he pass through waivers, he may be added back to the practice squad.

Ramirez, 27, has now been involved in seven roster transactions since joining New England’s practice squad on September 1. He appeared in two games, including a 35-6 loss to Jacksonville and a 29-26 win over Buffalo, and recorded a special-teams tackle. The team’s practice-squad edge rushers and linebackers now include rookies Xavier Holmes, Benton Whitley and Elias Neal.

New England could use its open active-roster spot on a player returning from injured reserve. Possible candidates include Greg Van Roten at guard, Quintayvious Hutchins on the edge, Khalil Jacobs at linebacker and Dell Pettus at safety. The team is scheduled to meet on November 10, practice the following day and travel to Germany that night.