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Source: O'Connell cut by Pats

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Sunday, August 30, 2009

In the first surprise move in the NFL cutdown to 75 players on rosters, the New England Patriots informed quarterback Kevin O'Connell that he is being released, according to a source. A third-round choice in 2008, O'Connell was the leading candidate to be Tom Brady's backup this season after the departure of Matt Cassel. The timing of the release was particularly surprising considering Brady's right shoulder injury Friday night against the Redskins. Redskins defensive tackle Albert Hayneswor ...

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