11:15 AM - Alex Austin (NE) was informed Wednesday by the Patriots that they will not tender him a contract as a restricted free agent, so he will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins March 11, Mark Daniels of Masslive.com reports.

5:38 PM - Alex Austin (NE) Patriots activated Austin (wrist) off injured reserve Saturday.

1:36 PM - Alex Austin (NE) (wrist) is returning to practice Wednesday, per head coach Mike Vrabel, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

4:10 PM - Alex Austin (NE) Patriots placed Austin (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

6:48 PM - Alex Austin (NE) Patriots placed an exclusive rights tender on Austin on Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

4:23 PM - Alex Austin (NE) (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday.