Patriots release Caedan Wallace, leaving two 2024 draft players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The New England Patriots released guard Caedan Wallace from their 2024 draft class, leaving only quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr. on the roster. Wallace was a third-round pick from Penn State and spent two seasons with the team. The release of Wallace follows a trend of the Patriots moving on from most of their 2024 draft picks, including the recent departures of Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, Layden Robinson, and Jaheim Bell. Quarterback Joe Milton III was traded to the Dallas Cowboys last offseason. Head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the need to improve the team's draft performance, stating depth must be built through better selections in future drafts.
- •New England releases Caedan Wallace, a 2024 draft pick.
- •Drake Maye and Marcellas Dial Jr. are the last two remaining players.
- •Vrabel aims to build better roster depth through upcoming drafts.
- •Wallace was a third-round selection and played two seasons.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Only two players remain from Patriots 2024 draft, after latest release
"Two years later, the entire 2024 draft class is almost completely gone for the New England Patriots.
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