The Patriots are releasing center Nick Leverett, a source confirmed.

Leverett <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/13/patriots-making-change-on-offensive-line-starting-newcomer-at-center/">was benched</a> for center Ben Brown in Week 6. Leverett started Week 5 in place of injured starter and captain David Andrews but allowed 10 pressures in the 15-10 loss to the Dolphins.

Head coach Jerod Mayo said Brown was probably the Patriots’ <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/14/patriots-believe-center-was-best-o-lineman-despite-unprecedented-circumstances/">best offensive lineman</a> in Sunday’s loss. He didn’t allow any pressures despite being signed from the Raiders’ practice squad Thursday.

Leverett signed a one-year, $1.775 million contract with $575,000 guaranteed in free agency this offseason. He spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Buccaneers after going undrafted out of Rice in 2020.

The Patriots have two centers, Bryan Hudson and Sincere Haynesworth, on their practice squad.

Leverett’s release was first reported by ESPN.

Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-14 12:34:32">October 14, 2024 at 12:34 p.m.</time>

The Patriots are releasing Nick Leverett after he was benched for Ben Brown in Week 6.{ai:summary}<p>The New England Patriots have released center Nick Leverett after a poor performance in Week 5, where he allowed 10 pressures. He had been benched in Week 6 for Ben Brown, who was noted as the team's best offensive lineman during the recent game.</p><p>Leverett signed a one-year contract worth $1.775 million this offseason after spending four years with the Buccaneers. The Patriots now have two centers on their practice squad. #sports</p>

Patriots releasing Nick Leverett after finding new starting center

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