Mark Harrison will have to show what he’s capable of in a different city.

The New England Patriots released the wide receiver Wednesday and replaced him with linebacker James Anderson, who will provide depth and the ability to help in coverage. But the decision to part ways with Harrison might have been fueled by something else.

Harrison was entering the year as a part of a group of wide receiver who were battling for one of the last one or two spots at the position, and did not help his cause by showing up late to an organized team activity this week, according to a source.

While OTAs are voluntary, showing up late when you are the bubble is not a good look.

The Rutgers product did not see the field last season after suffering a foot injury during the offseason. There was speculation that the 6-foot-3, 230-pounder could be used as a “move” tight end this season, but head coach Bill Belichick shot that notion down during the draft.