Patriots waived S Ross Ventrone. Absurdly, this is the sixth time Ventrone has been waived since August. He's made two tackles in eight games between all the comings and goings. Perhaps one day the waiver wire will be renamed the "Ventrone wire."

Patriots promoted S Ross Ventrone from the practice squad. Another week, another promotion for Ventrone, who has tallied one tackle in six games while being shuttled back and forth between the active roster and practice squad. He's a good bet to be waived next week.

Patriots waived S Ross Ventrone.

Patriots promoted S Ross Ventrone and waived OL Donald Thomas. Thomas wound up appearing in four games for the Pats, starting none. Ventrone figures to be active for Monday Night Football to play on special teams.

Patriots waived S Ross Ventrone. Ventrone has seen time on special teams in five games while being released a handful of times by the Pats since August. He could be back again next Monday.

Patriots re-signed S Ross Ventrone. This is the fourth time since September 24 the Patriots have signed Ventrone. He's notched one tackle in four games this season. His signing could be an indication the Pats are worried about S Pat Chung's (foot) status.

Patriots waived S Ross Ventrone. This marks the third time Ventrone has been waived by the Patriots since August. He's notched one tackle in four games this season. As long as he clears waivers, he should be headed back to the practice squad.

Patriots re-signed S Ross Ventrone. A small drink of water at 5-foot-8, 190, Ventrone has been on and off the Patriots' roster all season. He'll cover kicks if he's active after the bye.

Patriots re-signed S Ross Ventrone. Ventrone was waived just last Saturday, but cleared waivers and was re-signed to the Patriots' practice squad. If he's active against the Jets on Sunday, he'll be making his NFL debut.

Patriots waived S Ross Ventrone. With SS Pat Chung expected to return from his broken thumb this week, Ventrone was no longer needed. He did not get on the field in Week 3. He should be signed back to the practice squad if he clears waivers.