The New England Patriots released wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. on Wednesday as the former Kentucky All-American continues to try to stick with an NFL organization.The Patriots had signed Bowden, 25, to the practice squad on Sept. 1, 2022, two days after he was released by the Miami Dolphins. Bowden was elevated to the Patriots’ active roster for one game, Nov. 6 against the Indianapolis Colts, and he played in 14 offensive snaps without getting targeted for a pass.New England had signed him to a futures contract on Jan. 23 of this year.