FOXBORO -- Sunday served as a reminder that just because you may not have been chosen to make the 53-man roster in New England, that doesn't mean you can't make it somewhere else.
The Patriots had a league-high four players claimed off of waivers to land on active rosters around the league. Undrafted rookie receiver Austin Carr was claimed by the Saints, sixth-round rookie offensive lineman Conor McDermott was claimed by the Bills, undrafted rookie corner Kenny Moore was claimed by the Colts, and tight end James O'Shaughnessy was scooped up by the Jaguars.
Carr became a fan favorite this summer for his performance in preseason games, during which he caught 14 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Following the preseason finale, he told reporters that cut-down day would be "emotional" and that he hoped to stick around.
McDermott, one of four Patriots draft picks in the spring, was beaten out for a spot by undrafted rookie Cole Croston. The Patriots also chose to keep both of their veteran backup tackles: LaAdrian Waddle and Cameron Fleming.
Moore had an impressive summer, particularly early on, as he seemed to make a play a day as a defensive back. When Matthew Slater went down with an injury early in camp, Moore was used as one of the team's top gunners on the punt unit.
O'Shaughnessy was acquired in a trade with the Chiefs during draft weekend. He provided the team a pass-catching option and a special-teams presence, but he was beaten for a spot by undrafted rookie Jacob Hollister.
The Ravens, Dolphins and Vikings each had three players claimed. The Patriots, who were last in line for waiver claims, were not awarded any players via waivers.