Any argument about whether Danny Baugher truly has won the starting punting job with last week's release of Josh Miller has been answered affirmatively, as the Patriots have announced that Tom Malone has also been released. Malone was also on the practice squad last year with Baugher.

Baugher is now the only punter on the roster.

The team also cut defensive lineman Kenny Smith. The 29-year old Smith was signed as a free agent on June 8.