February 17th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Boston Globe reports that the Pats have released a pair of players. Here is the story:
The Patriots released WR Kelley Washington and C/G Billy Yates today. Washington, 29, has primarily been a special teams contributor in each of the last two seasons since signing with the Patriots. Yates, 28, has been a valuable reserve at center and guard, filling in as a starter in seven games in 2008.
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