Roster Reduction DatesThe first mandatory roster cutdown date is August 29, two days prior to the Patriots' final preseason game. On that date, rosters must be reduced to 75 players, not including roster exempt players. On Saturday, Sept. 2, all roster exemptions will expire and rosters must be reduced to the regular-season limit of 53 players. On Sept. 3, clubs may establish an eight-man practice squad.
2006 Offseason Award WinnersEach season, the Patriots issue awards to the standouts in their offseason conditioning program. The 2006 offseason award winners are listed below:
QB Tom Brady
LB Tedy Bruschi
LB Don Davis
G Logan Mankins
P Josh Miller
RB Kevin Faulk
S James Sanders
TE Benjamin Watson
DL Mike Wright.
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