Patriots cut WR Underwood on eve of Super Bowl

Feb 5, 2012

The New England Patriots cut wide receiver Tiquan Underwood on Saturday night and promoted defensive lineman Alex Silvestro off the practice squad.

“Good Luck to the New England Organization, The Coaches, & All My Teammates. #PatsNation,” Underwood wrote on his Twitter account Saturday.

The 24-year-old played in eight games for the Patriots this season. He finished with three catches for 30 yards.

Silvestro plays on the punt and kickoff return units and could be filling in for tight end Rob Gronkowski on special teams, who is questionable for Sunday's Super Bowl with a high ankle sprain.