The New England Patriots released rookie defensive back Eric Patterson Tuesday. The 22-year-old Patterson, who stands at 5-11, 193 pounds, was signed by New England as a rookie free agent out of Ball State last month.
So what does it mean?
ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss breaks it down in "resetting" the cornerback position after the Patriots, who signed veteran cornerback Derek Cox Monday, let go of the "longshot" Patterson.
