Patriots release Bobby Carpenter, trade for receiver Greg Salas

According to ESPN the Patriots have released Bobby Carpenter in a very surprising move. Carpenter figured to be the top backup at linebacker behind Mayo, Spikes and Hightower. No real reports as to why this decision was made but it leaves the Patriots very thin at linebacker.

Also of note, the Patriots have traded a late round pick to the Rams for wide receiver Greg Salas. This helps bolster a position the Pats were very thin at after releasing Deion Branch yesterday. Salas has some experience in the Patriots type offense after spending time with Josh McDaniels in St. Louis last year.