FOXBORO - Dane Fletcher, who tore his ACL covering a punt in Thursday's preseason game against the Saints, has been released by the Patriots. So too has wide receiver Britt Davis, who injured his shoulder against the Saints. League sources confirmed both moves which were initially reported by Boston.com and ESPNBoston.com. Davis reached an injury settlement with the team, according to ESPNBoston. The moves open up two roster spots for the team as it prepares for its second preseason game next Monday against the Eagles. Roster additions could be in the offing. The Patriots have been thin along the offensive line with veterans Brian Waters (excused absence), Sebastian Vollmer (back) and Logan Mankins (available to return to full pads on Tuesday) sidelined. With that in mind, they worked out former Packers tackle Chad Clifton this week. Both Fletcher and Davis will have to pass through waivers in order for the Patriots to re-sign them. Given Fletcher's contributions to the team over the past two years, it's likely they're hoping he makes it through without anyone putting in dibs on him. That's no certainty, though. The Patriots showed that earlier this offseason when the Giants released tight end Jake Ballard after microfracture surgery. It was the Giants' intention to re-sign Ballard and put him on injured reserve once he cleared waivers, but the Patriots put a claim in on him.