7 Months New England Patriots Comment

Patriots released LB Bobby Carpenter.

Carpenter was brought back a month ago to add depth while Dunt'a Hightower recovered from a hamstring injury. Now that Hightower is healthy, the veteran linebacker is no longer needed.

8 Months New England Patriots Comment

Patriots will re-sign LB Bobby Carpenter.

Carpenter was released at final cuts by the Pats. He's back now thanks to Dont'a Hightower's hamstring issue.

9 Months New England Patriots Comment

The Chiefs worked out free agent LBs Bobby Carpenter and Bryan Kehl.

9 Months New England Patriots Comment

Patriots released LB Bobby Carpenter.

11 Months New England Patriots Comment

The Boston Herald believes LB Bobby Carpenter will have to fight with Jeff Tarpinian and Tracy White for a roster spot.

Beat writer Jeff Howe admits it's "become clear" that Carpenter has a supporter in coach Bill Belichick, but believes at least one of Carpenter, Tarpinian and White won't make the 53-man roster. Carpenter was talked up as a potential starter in Detroit last season before ultimately playing just 261 snaps. He holds little value outside of coverage.

11 Months New England Patriots Comment

Bobby Carpenter is in the mix for the Patriots' starting strong-side linebacker job.

Carpenter has seen "a lot of playing time" during the offseason practices and is competing with Dont'a Hightower for a starting gig. With Rob Ninkovich also in the mix, the better bet is for Carpenter to work as a backup at both outside positions and do his damage in coverage in nickel formations.

The New England Patriots signed free agent linebacker Bobby Carpenter on Thursday.

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