The Patriots are waiving cornerback Marco Wilson, according to a source.

Wilson struggled in the Patriots’ <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/11/17/takeaways-from-patriots-28-22-loss-to-rams-as-drake-maye-pick-thwarts-comeback-attempt/">28-22 Week 11 loss</a> to the Rams, missing a tackle and allowing three catches on three targets for 58 yards in coverage.

This moves opens the door for the Patriots to activate cornerback Alex Austin off of injured reserve. Austin has been on injured reserve with an ankle injury since Week 3. The deadline to activate him expires this week, since he returned to practice nearly three weeks ago.

Wilson, 25, <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/28/marco-wilson-excited-about-patriots-history-developing-cornerbacks/">was claimed</a> off waivers from the Cardinals last December. He’s played 206 snaps in 10 games as the Patriots’ No. 4 cornerback.

The move leaves the team with cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones, Marcus Jones, Isaiah Bolden and Marcellas Dial on the 53-man roster.

The Patriots are cutting a veteran cornerback after Sunday’s loss.{ai:summary}<p>The New England Patriots are waiving cornerback Marco Wilson following his performance in a recent loss to the Rams, where he struggled in coverage. This move allows the team to activate cornerback Alex Austin from injured reserve.</p><p>Wilson, 25, had been with the Patriots since last December and played 206 snaps over 10 games. The team now has five cornerbacks remaining on the roster. #sports</p>

Source: Patriots waiving veteran cornerback, opening door for defender’s return

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