The New England Patriots are getting their roster ready for next season and have decided to move on from veteran corner Alex Austin.

The Patriots are reportedly non-tendering Austin, who is a restricted free agent, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Austin will now be an unrestricted free agent after joining the Patriots in 2023. Austin was a seventh-round pick by the Buffalo Bills. He was waived and claimed by the Houston Texans before the season.

After spending time on the Texans’ practice squad, the Patriots signed him in November. Since then, he has played in 26 games for the Patriots and has made six starts as well. Last season, he had one pass defended, 13 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and appeared in 12 games for the Patriots. He made two starts.

In his career, he has one interception, 31 tackles and two tackles for a loss. He is a solid depth piece and should be able to find a new home in free agency. If he cannot find an offer as an unrestricted free agent, the Patriots could consider bringing him back.

The Patriots should be able to replace him through the draft. They do not have to invest heavily into the position group, but could land solid depth on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

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