Mark LeVoir News

They heard the bluster emanating from South Florida, much of it coming from Joey Porter's mouth.

New England Patriots Links 10/29/09 - Meriweather Humbled by NFL Honor; Brandon Tate Wants to Tear Up The Field Brandon Meriweather ntercepts his second pass of the day against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium.

Consider this my soft launch on to the Extra Points blog ... Really, no surprises on the Patriots' inactive list.

Rookie returner/receiver Brandon Tate and third-year tackle Mark LeVoir were taken off reserve lists yesterday and took part in their first practice of the season.

Patriots RB Sammy Morris is out of the International Series game against the Buccaneers because of a knee injury, so Laurence Maroney is expected to start.

The Patriots filled the vacant roster spots left by wide receiver Joey Galloway and tight end Michael Matthews today by activating wide receiver Brandon Tate and offensive lineman Mark LeVoir , a league source has confirmed.

Mike Reiss reports today's Wembley's walkthrough practices were cancelled . Both the Patriots and Buccaneers have canceled Saturday's planned walkthroughs at Wembley Stadium.

Joey Galloway's brief stint with the New England Patriots ended Tuesday when the 15-year veteran wide receiver was released two days before the team leaves for London to play his former club.

Now that the week of the New England Patriots' "London game" is upon them, coach Bill Belichick is more willing to talk about what's ahead for his team this week as it prepares for an extra-long road trip.

The pass-rushing linebacker was cut loose yesterday, two sources said, ending his second stint with the team.

Bill Belichick just wrapped his press conference, and said the Patriots "have moved on on that one" as pertains to Joey Galloway, who was released earlier today.

The Patriots released outside linebacker/defensive end Tully Banta-Cain yesterday, according to multiple league sources.

The day after an overtime loss to the Broncos in Denver, Patriots coach Bill Belichick didn't have many answers or updates to provide during his Q&A with the media Monday morning at Gillette Stadium.

Tom Brady and his "sore shoulder'' arrived for practice yesterday, Brady handing off the ball a few times but doing nothing in front of the media that resembled a throwing motion.

I am growing increasing tired of Matthew Slater. I just cannot forget the fumble in the Pittsburgh game.

For all the interesting stories that emerge during training camp and preseason, just about anyone with an interest in the Patriots is ready to move on to the regular season by now.

The Patriots have just announced three roster moves, all of which were expected at this point: OL Mark LeVoir has been placed on the reserve/PUP list; the tackle has been on the active/PUP list since training camp began with an undisclosed injury.

's backup, was cut Monday by the New England Patriots . O'Connell's release came three days after Brady sustained what the Patriots described as a sore shoulder in a 27-24 exhibition win over the Washington Redskins .

Tedy Bruschi's role on the Patriots is still not clearly defined, but he's willing to be used as a role player, if that is what is best for the team.

The Patriots have had a busy week of business with their offensive tackles. After finalizing a contract extension with Nick Kaczur through 2012, the club has also struck an extension with backup Mark LeVoir through 2011, the Boston Globe has learned.