Brennan Williams Released By Patriots, Will Pursue Dream Of Joining WWE

Posted Oct 22, 2015
Brennan Williams is putting away his cleats and lacing up some wrestling boots. The offensive tackle was released from the New England Patriots practice squad Thursday morning and will pursue a career in pro wrestling. The Patriots didn’t feel Williams would be ready to play soon enough after sitting out with a bone bruise in his leg. (NESN)

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