Patriots Make First Roster Cuts, Add Running Back Kiner

FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots began trimming their roster over the weekend, releasing a linebacker and acquiring a new running back in a trade as the team works toward Tuesday's 53-man deadline, while a new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in town.

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"Patriots find their 3rd running back via trade with Cardinals," 98.5 The Sports Hub reports. New England added depth in the backfield by acquiring running back Corey Kiner from Arizona as the roster-trimming process intensified ahead of Tuesday's deadline (read it at https://985thesportshub.com/2026/08/29/patriots-running-back-trade-corey-kiner-cardinals/).

"Patriots Release Kyle Dixon After He Put On A Show In The Preseason Finale," according to Gridiron Heroics. The team waived Dixon despite a standout performance in the preseason finale, one of the club's first announced cuts of the weekend (read it at https://gridironheroics.com/patriots-release-kyle-dixon-after-he-put-on-a-show-in-the-preseason-finale/).

"New Sushi Spot Debuts First MA Location With Freebies: Cheap Eats," per Foxborough Patch. A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Foxborough, marking the debut with free matcha, caviar samples and a 20 percent discount through its app (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/foxborough/s/koexq/new-sushi-spot-debuts-first-ma-location-with-freebies-cheap-eats).

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