The Cardinals have claimed Dennard on waivers from the Patriots, ESPN.com reports. Dennard, who can play both inside and outside cornerback, bolsters the team's depth at the position, but IDP relevance is a break or two away, with the likes of Patrick Peterson, Jerraud Powers and Justin Bethel also in the mix. In six games for the Patriots last season, Patrick Peterson.notched 15 tackles and a pick.

Dennard (hamstring) is getting released by the Patriots, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe New England can save approximately $1.5 million against the 2015 cap by releasing Dennard, who started 20 games in his first three seasons, after being selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He's never been much of an IDP commodity, failing to reach 40 tackles each year. New England's cornerback group has taken a step back from 2014, but the team does have quite a few options to compete for significant roles.

The Patriots have placed Dennard (hamstring) on IR, the Boston Globe reports. Dennard, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, thus finishes the 2014 season with 15 tackles and a pick in six games.

Dennard is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears csnne.com reports. Dennard wasn't listed on the Patriots' injury report this week, so he's presumably a healthy scratch Sunday, while fellow cornerback Malcolm Butler will suit up for the team this week.

Dennard (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Dennard will be suiting up for the first time since Week 1, so a wait-and-see approach is order from an IDP perspective.

Dennard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's night's game against the Bengals, ESPN.com reports. Having missed the Patriots' last three games, Dennard remains in the iffy category this week, and give the team's late kickoff, he's a risky IDP roll.

Dennard (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston reports. Dennard's health must have taken a turn for the worse, as he was originally listed as probable for Monday's game. Logan Ryan will likely get the start at cornerback in Dennard's place.

Dennard (shoulder) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Chiefs, ESPN Boston reports. Dennard is on track to return this week after missing the Patriots' last two games. The Patriots' pass defense has excelled despite his absence, giving up just 168.7 yards per game through the air -- the top mark in the league.

Dennard (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Dennard, who was also inactive for last Sunday's game against the Vikings, recorded two tackles and a pick in Week 1.

Dennard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, ESPN.com reports. Dennard was inactive for last Sunday's game against the Vikings, though he was able to practice in a limited fashion this week. The cornerback recorded two tackles and a pick in Week 1.