Pats Sign Two, Relase One, One to IR

Today, the New England Patriots re-signed cornerback Hank Poteat and receiver Andre Davis. They also placed safety Guss Scott on injured reserve and released linebacker Wesley Mallard.

Poteat was first acquired by the Patriots in January and played in New England's three playoff games, recording three tackles. He was released by the Patriots in the final preseason cut. He previously played three seasons in Pittsburgh and one in Tampa Bay.

Davis was acquired in a trade with Cleveland in August and was listed as inactive for the Patriots first three games this season before being released on Sept. 28. He previously played three seasons in Cleveland.

Scott was drafted by New England in the 3rd round of the 2004 draft. Scott was placed on injured reserve for his entire rookie season. This season, he played in five games with two starts, recording 19 tackles (16 solo) and five special teams tackles. Scott injured his knee, presumably in the Atlanta Falcons game, missed portions of practice the following week, and did not play against Denver.

Mallard played in the Patriots first two games this season before being release Sept, 27, then being re-signed Oct. 12, and playnig against Denver. He was signed by New England as a free agent in April, previously playing three seasons for the New York Giants.