Tracking Patriots’ roster cuts down to 53 players

The New England Patriots are cutting down to 53 men by Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. The madness is already underway on Friday, with the Patriots moving players with trades and cuts. Here’s a look at the activity.

Roster cuts

• The Patriots waived LB Scooby Wright. (NESN’s Doug Kyed)
• The Patriots are waiving DL Nick Thurman, per source.
• The Patriots are waiving WR Gunner Olszewski, per source.
• The Patriots have released LB Calvin Munson. (The Athletic’s Jeff Howe)
• The Patriots are waiving WR Braxton Berrios. (NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport)
• The Patriots cut TE Eric Saubert. (The Athletic’s Nick Underhill)
• The Patriots are waving DL Ufomba Kamalu. (NESN’s Doug Kyed)
• The Patriots have released WR Damoun Patterson. (NESN’s Doug Kyed)
• The Patriots are cutting LB Christian Sam and OL Tyler Gauthier. (The Athletic’s Nick Underhill)
• The Patriots are waiving S A.J. Howard. (NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero)
• The Patriots are cutting WR Ryan Davis. (The Athletic’s Nick Underhill)
• The Patriots are releasing DL David Parry (The Athletic’s Nick Underhill)
• The Patriots are cutting OL Cedric Lang. (The Athletic’s Nick Underhill)
• The Patriots are cutting OL Tyree St. Louis. (NESN’s Doug Kyed)
• The Patriots are waiving TE Andrew Beck. (NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo)

Trades

• The Patriots are reportedly trading a sixth-round pick for Bills center Russell Bodine, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Analysis: he could compete for the starting center role, but will likely serve as a backup behind Ted Karras.
• The Patriots are trading cornerback Duke Dawson to the Broncos in an exchange of late picks, according to sources. Analysis: Dawson was unlikely to make this team — it was clear from the start of training camp. He couldn’t climb the depth chart at a ridiculously talented position.
• The Patriots traded for Cardinals tackle Korey Cunningham on Thursday. Analysis: He will serve as the team’s swing tackle on the 53-man roster.
• The Patriots traded for Ravens OL Jermaine Eluemunor on Thursday. Analysis: He will serve as a the team’s backup guard on the 53-man roster.