Patriots Cut Defensive Lineman Walker

Defensive lineman Bruce Walker, injured before camp while playing catch with a knife, was released by the New England Patriots.

He was hit in the chest by a steak knife while tossing it with a friend in a supermarket parking lot, but was not seriously injured.

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Cincinnati guard Kevin Sargent will not play this season because of a neck injury that required surgery Tuesday for a herniated disk.

Sargent complained of numbness and stiffness after the Aug. 3 exhibition against Indianapolis.

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Jacksonville safety Monty Grow, who injured his shin two days before the first exhibition game, was put on injured reserve. . . . Buffalo wide receiver Justin Armour will be sidelined six to 10 weeks after undergoing a second operation on his left foot. . . . The Pittsburgh Steelers sent a message to punter Rohn Stark by signing free agent Josh Miller. Stark averaged 40.1 yards per punt last season, second-lowest of his 14-year career.