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The Patriots will be shuffling their roster this week.

The team announced Tuesday that they’ve waived cornerback Rashaan Melvin. Melvin was acquired on waivers from the Ravens in October and played in eight games for the Pats before landing back on the wire this week.

Most of Melvin’s playing time came on special teams, where he made two tackles. Melvin also recovered an onside kick in the fourth quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Eagles, giving the Patriots a chance to draw within a touchdown after falling behind by 21 points earlier in the game.

The Patriots didn’t immediately fill the roster spot and they won’t be doing it with tight end Joseph Fauria when they do. Fauria, nephew of former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria and one-time Lions end zone threat, was dropped from the team’s practice squad on Tuesday.