51.   New England also released rookie linebacker Maugaula Tuitele and placed tight end Chris Eitzmann on injured reserve with a hurt rib.

52.   Rookie linebacker Rosevelt Colvin finished the preseason with four sacks.

53.   The Eagles, who did not disclose terms of the contract with Posey, also released rookie linebacker Roylin Bradley.

54.   The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent wide receivers Isaiah Mustafa and Rickey Garrett, and rookie linebacker Isaiah Kacyvenski on Friday.

55.   They also lost top receiver Albert Connell to a sprained knee in the second quarter and rookie linebacker LaVar Arrington with a bruised shoulder and concussion.

56.   Tuggle was capably replaced by rookie linebacker Jeff Kelly, a sixth-round draft pick who had played only on special teams this year.

57.   With a weakened pass rush since rookie linebacker John Abraham was lost last month with a hernia, the secondary has struggled.