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The 2025 NFL season officially begins next Thursday when the Dallas Cowboys visit the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

As the start of the season looms, teams across the league had to trim their respective rosters to 53 men by late Tuesday afternoon. While wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was listed on the New England Patriots initial depth chart on Tuesday, he was waived the next day.

ESPN reported that Bourne's release came shortly after he asked the Patriots for a fresh start with another team.

Meanwhile, defensive back Marcus Epps asked to be released on cutdown day, according to the Boston Herald.

Mike Vrabel, who has clashed with the media at times during his first offseason as the Patriots' head co

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