The New England Patriots released linebacker Kyle Van Noy. Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots release veteran LB Kyle Van Noy to clear cap space

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 3/7/22

The New England Patriots released outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy on Monday, ESPN's Field Yates reported.

Source: the Patriots are releasing starting OLB Kyle Van Noy.

A decision with salary cap roots, as moving on from the versatile Van Noy creates just under $5M in cap space.

Van Noy can sign with another team right away.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 7, 2022

As Yates explained, Van Noy is free to sign with a new team right away. Given his versatility and strong 2021 campaign, the 30-year-old OLB now has a bit of a jump-start to find a new team.

The move also frees up nearly $5 million cap space for New England ahead of the free-agent market opening up on March 14. Given the Patriots' depth at the linebacker position, parting ways with Van Noy makes sense.

The #Patriots are releasing veteran LB Kyle Van Noy in a move that frees up over $4 million in cap space, per @FieldYates. Not a major surprise given New England is tight against the cap, they're well-stocked at OLB, and it's a deep draft class at the position.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) March 7, 2022

My new Patriots salary cap space number after the Kyle Van Noy release is $9,540,325. This number also accounts for the increased adjustment we learned about Friday. I am presuming Jakobi Meyers will be receiving a 2nd round RFA tender.
— Miguel Benzan Patriots Cap Space equals 9,540,325 (@patscap) March 7, 2022

Van Noy posted one interception along with two forced fumbles and 66 combined tackles for the Patriots in 2021.

More must-reads: