Salary cap casualties happen every offseason, a common term for players being released due to a team's salary cap constraints, and such was the case on Friday as the New England Patriots announced the release of linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley.

The New England Patriots announced today that they have released LB Ja’Whaun Bentley. Bentley, 28, was originally a fifth-round draft pick (143rd overall) by New England out of Purdue in the 2018 NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots have wasted little time in overhauling their roster this offseason, and the club is now showing another notable figure the door. The team is set to release starting linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley,