Patriots release eleven players to reach the initial 53-man roster

The New England Patriots finalized their initial 53-man roster on Sunday following the league's 6 p.m. ET deadline. The club waived seven players, including running back Lan Larison and cornerback Kobee Minor, while releasing three vested veterans in Kindle Vildor, Mike Brown, and Matt Haack. Additionally, the team placed outside linebacker Harold Landry III on the physically unable to perform list to start the regular season. These moves conclude a series of transactions for the organization as it sets the roster for the upcoming campaign. The Patriots trimmed the squad after assessing training camp and preseason performances from a group that included several players added during the offseason.

• 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots make final 11 moves down to initial 53-man roster