The Patriots have just announced several moves, which get them down to the NFL-mandatory roster limit of 75:

WR Troy Brown, WR Chad Jackson and CB Eddie Jackson have all been placed on the reserve/PUP list, meaning that the three players, who have been on the physically-unable-to-perform list since training camp began, will remain on the PUP list through at least the first six weeks of the regular season or week nine at the latest; during that time, they can elect to open a 21-day window, allowing the player to practice. At the end of the three weeks, the player must be moved to the 53-man active roster or placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Rookie DB Mike Richardson has been placed on injured reserve, as a hand injury is ending his season. Richardson, who played nickelback with the first-team defense last Friday night against the Panthers, was seen in the locker room afterwards with his left arm in a sling.

Also, the team officially announced the signing of Asante Samuel and the release of rookie offensive lineman Chris Patrick, who was claimed off waivers last week. They have received a roster exemption for Samuel, allowing them to currently carry 76 players.