Bequette has been released by the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Bequette was released from the team's injured reserve list, a move that will allow him to catch on elsewhere as a depth DE or TE once he re-proves his health.

Bequette has been waived/injured by the Patriots, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Bequette is not claimed on waivers by another team, the former DE, who was transitioning to tight end, will revert to injured reserve.

ESPN Boston believes second-year DE Jake Bequette could be on the "outside looking in" of the Patriots' 53-man roster if everyone is healthy. Everyone is rarely healthy, of course, but Bequette played only 29 snaps as a rookie after being the No. 90 overall selection of the 2013 draft. ESPN Boston speculated earlier this offseason that Bequette could be groomed for a Rob Ninkovich-like role, but he'll have to have a healthy and productive camp to nail down his roster spot.

ESPN Boston expects second-year DE Jake Bequette to have a role similiar to Rob Ninkovich in the Patriots' defense. Bequette was only active for three games as a rookie, but he hasn't completely fallen out of New England's plans. With Ninkovich entering a contract year, he could find his way into playing time as a situational pass rusher. The No. 90 overall pick in last year's draft, Bequette played just 29 snaps in 2012.

The Boston Globe believes second-year DE Jake Bequette and fourth-year DE Jermaine Cunningham will be "on the spot" in training camp. The Patriots came away with two more edge rushers in this weekend's draft in Jamie Collins and Michael Buchanan, making it a crowded group in New England. Bequette, the No. 90 overall pick last year, played in just three games as a rookie, failing to register on the stat sheet. Cunningham notched just 2.5 sacks in 2012 and was suspended for four games.

Patriots declared DE Jake Bequette, WR Kamar Aiken, DL Marcus Forston, DB Derrick Martin, OG Nick McDonald, DB Malcolm Williams and OT Markus Zusevics inactive for the AFC Championship Game. There are no surprises for the Patriots, who placed Rob Gronkowski (forearm) on injured reserve Thursday, and dropped their usual injury report games with Aaron Hernandez, Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd. Tom Brady and company are looking to advance to their sixth Super Bowl of the Bill Belichick era.

Patriots agreed to terms with No. 90 overall pick DE Jake Bequette on a four-year contract. The high-motor former Arkansas star boasts the size to set the edge against the run as a 3-4 end to go with polished pass-rushing moves. Notching 10 sacks, Baquette showed improved lateral agility as a senior. It wouldn't be a major surprise if he pushes for playing time before first-rounder Chandler Jones.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says third-round pick Jake Bequette could see snaps at both defensive end and outside linebacker. Belichick has also praised Bequette's arsenal of pass-rush moves, saying they are "better than some guys coming out of college, let's put it that way." Playing end, Bequette notched at least five sacks each of his final three seasons at Arkansas, including 10 as a senior. He saw time at outside linebacker at the Senior Bowl, but end should be his primary position as a rookie.