Patriots waived or released LB Jeff Tarpinian, OL Chris McDonald, DB Stephon Morris and WR Quentin Sims. Tarpinian has appeared in 10 games on special teams over the past two seasons.

Patriots waived LB Jeff Tarpinian. The move clears a roster spot for Aqib Talib. Provided he clears waivers, Tarpinian will likely be stashed back on the practice squad.

Patriots signed LB Jeff Tarpinian off the team's practice squad. The move was made due to Tracy White being out with a foot injury. Dont'a Hightower is questionable for Week 7 with a hamstring ailment. The Patriots cut OL Matt Tennant in a corresponding move.

Patriots placed LB Jeff Tarpinian (head) on injured reserve, ending his season. It's another blow to a Patriots defense that has been decimated by injury. Tarpinian actually started in Week 10 against the Jets and had four tackles before sustaining his injury. He was also one of the team's best special teamers.

Patriots signed LB Jeff Tarpinian from their practice squad. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa, Tarpinian spent the summer in Pats camp before being waived at final cuts. He's purely a special teamer.