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Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The New England Patriots released wide
receiver Tiquan Underwood on Saturday, while elevating defensive end Alex
Silvestro from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster.
The moves came on the eve of New England's date with the New York Giants in
the Super Bowl.
Underwood played in five games for the Patriots this season and caught three
passes for 30 yards.
The 23-year-old Silvestro saw his firs NFL action in a victory over Miami on
Dec. 24. He was released on Dec. 29 and signed back to the practice squad two
days later.
Because of the move to release Underwood, it's possible the Patriots could
make wide receiver Chad Ochocinco active for the game. The other New England
wide receivers are Wes Welker, Deion Branch, Julian Edelman and Matthew
Slater.
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