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Patriots waived CB Ras-I Dowling.
The No. 33 pick in the 2011 draft, Dowling was considered on the bubble going into camp, and didn't show enough to keep his spot. It's rare for a team to pull the plug on such a high pick after only two years, but Dowling left the Pats little choice. Injury prone in college, Dowling has lived up to his reputation in the pros, appearing in just 9-of-32 possible games. His play has been decidedly ordinary in 176 career snaps. Dowling's draft pedigree could earn him a look on waivers, but it's possible he's already viewed as damaged goods.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
The No. 33 pick in the 2011 draft, Dowling was considered on the bubble going into camp, and didn't show enough to keep his spot. It's rare for a team to pull the plug on such a high pick after only two years, but Dowling left the Pats little choice. Injury prone in college, Dowling has lived up to his reputation in the pros, appearing in just 9-of-32 possible games. His play has been decidedly ordinary in 176 career snaps. Dowling's draft pedigree could earn him a look on waivers, but it's possible he's already viewed as damaged goods.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter