In what was the final roster move to set the final team for Super Bowl XLVI, the New England Patriots released Tiquan Underwood. It wasn’t a shocking decision by the Patriots but a disappointing one for Underwood who was on the eve of his first Super Bowl appearance. Underwood would however receive all benefits of the Super Bowl meaning he would receive $44,000 if the Giants won and $88,000 if the Patriots won in addition to a Super Bowl ring.
This was the third time Underwood was cut or released from the Patriots this season. He was originally signed on August 29 and then cut on September 3 after only five days. He re-signed on November 8 and was added to the 53 man roster but was released again on November 12. He was signed a third time on November 23 and released on February 4, the night before the Super Bowl. Tuesday he signed for the fourth time in almost five months.
Being released by the Patriots so close to the Super Bowl was tough for Underwood but a little easier...
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Tiquan Underwood,
Markell Carter,
Britt Davis,
Matt Kopa,
Aaron Lavarias,
Mike Rivera,
Ross Ventrone,
Deion Branch,
Wes Welker,
Chad Ochocinco
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