FOXBOROUGH — DeMario Douglas’ place on New England’s roster has been secure all summer as the third-year pro continues to build a strong rapport with Drake Maye.

But that didn’t make roster cutdown day any easier for Douglas to bear this week, given that the dynamic slot receiver saw several of his teammates in Foxborough clean out their lockers after getting the bad news.

One of those roster cuts was veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne, who was released by New England on Wednesday morning after the Patriots were reportedly unable to find a trade suitor for the 30-year-old.

Bourne was hindered by injuries over his final few seasons in Foxborough, missing 14 games since the start of the 2023 campaign. Still, Douglas said that Bourne had a profound impact on him as he found his own footing i

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