The New England Patriots released kicker Mike Nugent.
Nugent struggled in four games as Stephen Gostkowski's (hip, injured reserve) replacement. Nick Folk is now taking over kicking duties for the Patriots. Nugent is 37.
Nugent went 5-for-8 on field goals (62.5 percent) and 15-for-16 on extra points (93.8 percent) in four games for the Patriots.
Source: patriots.com