Salary cap casualties happen every offseason, a common term for players being released due to a team's salary cap constraints, and such was the case on Friday as the New England Patriots announced the release of linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley.

The New England Patriots are releasing veteran linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, according to a report from Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Bentley confirmed his release with a message on social media, thanking New England for "everything.

The Patriots are moving on from another veteran leader. On Thursday,’Whaun Bentley sent out a message on his social media account, saying goodbye to Patriots fans. The team is expected to release the veteran and linebacker,