Kellen Winslow has asked for and was granted his release from the New England Patriots on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Last week, the Patriots signed the former Pro Bowl tight end to a
one-year deal, as they were looking for a fill-in for the injured Aaron Hernandez.
Winslow participated in two practices and suited up for the Patriots
Sunday night, playing just four offensive snaps in a 31-30 loss to the
Baltimore Ravens. Winslow was not present during Tuesday's practice and did not speak to reporters.
According to Football Outsiders' Brian McIntyre, Winslow earned $48,529 in his brief time in New England.
The release is Winslow's second in less than a month. On Sept. 1, the Seattle Seahawks
cut the former Miami Hurricane because he didn't want to take a salary
cut. The Seahawks acquired Winslow in a spring trade with the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers, a team for which he tallied 75 receptions, 763 receiving yards and two touchdowns last season.
