The New England Patriots waived wide receivers Riley McCarron and Chad Hansen on Monday, according to a source. The team also put running back Jeremy Hill (knee) on Injured Reserve. McCarron dropped his only target and muffed a punt in Week 1 against the Patriots. New England will search for more receiver depth with Julian Edelman suspended for another three games.
New England Patriots wide receiver Riley McCarron was placed on the active roster from the practice squad on Thursday, according to a source. In a corresponding move, second-round cornerback Duke Dawson (hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve. McCarron could see some playing time right away with Julian Edelman suspended to start the year and the Patriots thin at the position. However, McCarron is still likely to be behind Chris Hogan, Phillip Dorsett, Cordarrelle Patterson, Chad Hansen and Matthew Slater.
New England Patriots wide receiver Braxton Berrios, a sixth-round pick, has been working mostly behind Riley McCarron in training camp after missing most of the spring with an undisclosed injury. Berrios and McCarron both play the slot and can return punts. They are just receiver depth right now for the Patriots and are fighting for roster spots in training camp.
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