Bass was among the Patriots' roster cuts Tuesday, the Boston Herald reports.

Bass, who was acquired from Dallas in a trade earlier this month, will now look to catch on elsewhere as a depth defensive lineman.

Bass (hamstring) was traded to the Patriots on Tuesday in exchange for Justin Green, DallasCowboys.com reports.

Bass had been slowed throughout hamstring issues throughout camp, damaging his chances of winning a roster spot. When the opportunity arose to acquire an extra cornerback following news of Orlando Scandrick's four-game suspension, the Cowboys were more than willing to part with Bass to get a deal done.

Cowboys placed DL Ben Bass on injured reserve with a separated shoulder, ending his season.

And another Dallas defensive lineman bites the dust. After an impressive training camp, Bass was going to be a rotational run stuffer and special teamer. The Cowboys signed Jerome Long to replace him on the 53-man roster.

Cowboys DE Ben Bass has been diagnosed with a separated shoulder, and will be sidelined 2-4 weeks.

Cowboys placed DE Ben Bass (ankle) on season-ending injured reserve.

Bass was promoted from the practice squad a little over two weeks ago. The rookie out of Texas A&M recorded one tackle in his two games on the active roster.

Cowboys promoted DE Ben Bass from their practice squad.

Bass takes the roster spot of Kenyon Coleman (triceps), who is out for the season. Undrafted out of Texas A&M, Bass showed a high motor in training camp. He will add depth up front.