Kenbrell Thompkins waived by Pats

— -- FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins, one of the feel-good stories for the New England Patriots in 2013 as he rose from undrafted rookie free agent to front-line contributor, was waived by the team Saturday.

Thompkins started in the season opener this year, but was inactive for two of the last three games as he was passed on the depth chart by five-year v New Orleans Saints on Oct. 13.