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The New England Patriots terminated the contract of OG Brian Waters Tuesday, April 30.
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New England Patriots OG Brian Waters will not be a free-agent this offseason because his contract tolled as a result of failing to report to the team this season. The team likely will not release Waters if he wants to play for another team but could decide to trade him.
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The New England Patriots offered OG Brian Waters $4 million during training camp to play this season. That amount is nearly triple the $1.4 million base salary that Waters is currently under contract to make for 2012.
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The New England Patriots offered OG Brian Waters a significant pay raise, presumably as a last-ditch effort to get him to report, but he has turned down the offer. Waters, who is on the reserve/did not report list, apparently wishes to be released by the team.
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said OG Brian Waters was excused from reporting to training camp on time and it was not a surprise to the team. He said the team will take Waters' situation day-to-day.
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The New England Patriots have placed OG Brian Waters on the Did Not Report list after not reporting to training camp.
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The New England Patriots have questions about the future of OG Brian Waters (personal) heading into the 2012 season. He did not take part in organized team activities (OTAs) so he could spend more time with his family, although he hasn't considered retirement at this time. While the team isn't likely to find an impact lineman to add on the free-agent market, the team might target a developmental prospect with some versatility to fill in across a number of spots.
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New England Patriots OG Brian Waters is planning to play this season and is not taking part in organized team activities so he can spend more time with his family. He has not considered retirement this offseason.
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New England Patriots OG Brian Waters was not in attendance for the offseason workouts this week.
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New England Patriots OG Brian Waters said following Super Bowl XLVI he will take a couple of weeks to decide whether he wants to continue playing football.
Fantasy Impact: Despite his age, Waters continues to play at a very high level. He would be missed if he retired.
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