Former 3rd-rounder Derek Rivers cut loose by Patriots

By Rob Bradford
November 21, 2020 11:19 am

The Derek Rivers Era never quite got rolling in New England.

Saturday, the story that started with Rivers being taken in the third-round of the 2017 Draft might have reached its final chapter.

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Jeff Howe
@jeffphowe
The Patriots have activated Sony Michel from injured reserve and released Derek Rivers and Hjalte Froholdt, per source.
10:06 AM · Nov 21, 2020

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Mike Reiss
@MikeReiss
The Patriots informed DE Derek Rivers that they are waiving him today, as @jeffphowe first reported. If Rivers isn't claimed, he could return on the team's practice squad.

Rivers' playing time has been decreasing (15.9% overall), with limited contributions on special teams.
10:20 AM · Nov 21, 2020

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Viewed as a potential pass-rushing threat when taken with the 83rd overall pick (one spot in front of Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin) out of Youngstown State, Rivers' career has constantly been derailed by injuries.

In training camp of his rookie season, Rivers tore his ACL. He also missed all of 2019 with an injury, as well. This season he played in eight games, making four tackles and one sack. For his career he has just 2 1/2 sacks.

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