Tiquan Underwood cut on eve of Bowl

[ScreamingMeemie]

http://bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/20220205underwood_cut_on_eve_of_bowl

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The Patriots offered a harsh reminder last night that the NFL is still a business. Often, a cold business.

The night before Super Bowl XLVI, the team released receiver Tiquan Underwood and promoted defensive end Alex Silvestro from the practice squad. Underwood would not have figured prominently into the game plan, and the team likely plans to use undrafted rookie Silvestro as part of a defensive line rotation.

In addition, this makes it all but certain that receiver Chad Ochocinco will be active for tonight’s game.

A source said there was no disciplinary measure, and the team still wants Underwood back for next season. All of which makes the move even more harsh. He went through every bit of preparation for the game, was in the team picture, and described it as “a dream.”

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[trumad]

1. LOL---that Nightlife in Dowtown Indy did him in.

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. It's got to hurt. He's been a class act about the whole thing

Twitter-wise anyway.

[El Supremo]

3. They didn't want his hair to be a distraction.

[Scurrilous]

4. It's too bad the kid can't play...

[hughee99]

5. Speaking of "kid" and "play", did you see that sweet hair! n/t