On Wednesday afternoon the New England Patriots released a notable wide receiver.
“The New England Patriots announced that they have released WR Lynn Bowden Jr,” the Patriots announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Bowden Jr., 25, was signed by New England to the practice squad on Sept. 1, 2022 and was elevated to the active roster and saw his only action in a New England uniform vs. Indianapolis on Nov. 6. He was signed by New England to a future contract on Jan. 30, 2023.
Patriots release WR Lynn Bowden Jr.: https://t.co/kKfcHM0crO
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 10, 2023
Bowden rose to prominence during his collegiate playing days in Kentucky. A jack of all trades player, he started his career as a wide receiver for the Wildcats before being forced into a new position.
He took over at quarterback after injuries left Kentucky nowhere else to turn. Bowden was a star wherever the Wildcats put him and was eventually selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.
He went on to play for the Miami Dolphins and Patriots before being released today.