Redskins released DT Ron Brace. A former second-round pick of the Patriots, Brace was beaten out for a roster spot by former Vikings second-rounder Phillip Merling.

Redskins signed DT Ron Brace.

Patriots waived DT Ron Brace. Brace has been a major disappointment and a draft mistake for the Patriots since he was taken in the second round out of Boston College in the 2009 draft. In 39 career games, Brace has recorded just 39 tackles and zero sacks. He is purely a rotational lineman.

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss believes former second-round pick Ron Brace will be on the roster bubble entering training camp. The 40th overall pick in the 2009 draft, Brace has shown little playmaking ability as an interior lineman while failing to sure a consistent early-down job. Just a role player lacking upside, Brace appears to be the Pats' No. 6 defensive tackle at this point, behind Vince Wilfork, Kyle Love, Brandon Deaderick, Myron Pryor, and Gerard Warren. We wouldn't bet on Brace making the team.

The Patriots activated DL Ron Brace to their active roster on Saturday. They had until Tuesday to activate him from the physically unable to perform list and had already released Ross Ventrone to make space, so this was expected. It appears like he'll suit up immediately, providing backup depth behind banged up Albert Haynesworth (back) and Shaun Ellis (ribs). Ellis is a game-time decision for Sunday.

Patriots DL Ron Brace needs to be activated from the physically unable to perform list by Tuesday or be placed on injured reserve. "If they call my name, I just got to know it's my job to be ready," Brace said. "Every week I come in prepared like a normal game week, as if I'm going to play." The expectation is that the Brace will suit up against the Giants but a decision has yet to be made. In what would appear to be a telling move, the Patriots released Ross Ventrone on Thursday to create a roster spot. With Albert Haynesworth limited with a back injury and Shaun Ellis a gametime decision, they could certainly use the depth.

Patriots placed DL Ron Brace (elbow) on the reserve/PUP list. Brace had surgery to repair a torn ligament at the end of last season. A solid run defender, he could be activated when first eligible in Week 8, as the Pats will head to Pittsburgh and be tasked with stopping Rashard Mendenhall.

Patriots DL Ron Brace has yet to practice in training camp as he recovers from offseason elbow surgery. The surgery was performed to repair a torn ligament, and ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss suggests Bruce might be a candidate to begin the season on PUP. A solid run defender, Brace will play more defensive tackle in the Patriots' new 4-3 when he gets into the field. Brace played left defensive end all last season.