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August 23, 2006

Gramatica cut; Rookie will be the team's kicker

The New England Patriots released veteran kicker Martin Gramatica, who was signed four months ago as a possible replacement for Adam Vinatieri.
Gramatica's release leaves rookie Stephen Gostkowski as the only kicker on the Patriots' roster.
Gramatica, 30, made both of his field goal attempts during the team's first preseason game. Gostkowski, 22, made his only attempt in the opener and was 3-of-3 on field goal tries in last week's exhibition win against Arizona.
Gostkowski joined the Patriots as a rookie out of the University of Memphis, where he kicked three field goals of more than 50 yards during his senior season.

--- Bloomberg News

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