Patriots release offensive lineman Kyle Hix

The Patriots announced Monday afternoon they have released offensive lineman Kyle Hix. The 23-year-old Hix, who has been injured for much of camp, originally joined the Patriots as a rookie free agent from Texas on July 27, 2011. The 6-foot-7, 315-pounder spent the entire 2011 season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury that occurred in the preseason.