Patriots Waive Fifth-Round Pick Swinson | New England Patriots News

The Patriots surprise fans by cutting fifth-round pick Bradyn Swinson, a big-bodied edge rusher who barely saw the field in his rookie year. After limited snaps and just one tackle across four games, he’s waived as New England tightens its roster to 53. With veterans and younger talent like Gabe Jacas dominating the edge rusher competition, Swinson’s spot vanished fast — a stark reminder that even drafted players aren’t guaranteed a future in the NFL. But don’t write him off yet: if he clears waivers, he could return to the practice squad for another shot at proving himself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6d530e070360a01