The New England Patriots release veteran linebacker Otis Reese, according to reports. Yahoo Sports says Reese is let go by the team on Friday. The reports also note that Reese had joined the Patriots in November and is now being released again. While the available information focuses on the roster move, it does not provide additional details about the reason for the release or Reese’s next destination. The announcement is described in terms of roster management, with Reese positioned as a backup linebacker in the team’s linebacker group. The coverage is limited to the transaction itself and its immediate implications for the Patriots’ depth chart, rather than performance metrics or injury updates. Overall, the sources agree that Reese is no longer on the Patriots’ roster following the Friday release, after having been added in November.