Redskins released DT Ron Brace.

A former second-round pick of the Patriots, Brace was beaten out for a roster spot by former Vikings second-rounder Phillip Merling.

Redskins signed DT Ron Brace.

Patriots waived DT Ron Brace.

Brace has been a major disappointment and a draft mistake for the Patriots since he was taken in the second round out of Boston College in the 2009 draft. In 39 career games, Brace has recorded just 39 tackles and zero sacks. He is purely a rotational lineman.

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss believes former second-round pick Ron Brace will be on the roster bubble entering training camp.

The 40th overall pick in the 2009 draft, Brace has shown little playmaking ability as an interior lineman while failing to sure a consistent early-down job. Just a role player lacking upside, Brace appears to be the Pats' No. 6 defensive tackle at this point, behind Vince Wilfork, Kyle Love, Brandon Deaderick, Myron Pryor, and Gerard Warren. We wouldn't bet on Brace making the team.

The Patriots activated DL Ron Brace to their active roster on Saturday.

They had until Tuesday to activate him from the physically unable to perform list and had already released Ross Ventrone to make space, so this was expected. It appears like he'll suit up immediately, providing backup depth behind banged up Albert Haynesworth (back) and Shaun Ellis (ribs). Ellis is a game-time decision for Sunday.

Patriots DL Ron Brace needs to be activated from the physically unable to perform list by Tuesday or be placed on injured reserve.

"If they call my name, I just got to know it's my job to be ready," Brace said. "Every week I come in prepared like a normal game week, as if I'm going to play." The expectation is that the Brace will suit up against the Giants but a decision has yet to be made. In what would appear to be a telling move, the Patriots released Ross Ventrone on Thursday to create a roster spot. With Albert Haynesworth limited with a back injury and Shaun Ellis a gametime decision, they could certainly use the depth.

Patriots placed DL Ron Brace (elbow) on the reserve/PUP list.

Brace had surgery to repair a torn ligament at the end of last season. A solid run defender, he could be activated when first eligible in Week 8, as the Pats will head to Pittsburgh and be tasked with stopping Rashard Mendenhall.

Patriots DL Ron Brace has yet to practice in training camp as he recovers from offseason elbow surgery.

The surgery was performed to repair a torn ligament, and ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss suggests Bruce might be a candidate to begin the season on PUP. A solid run defender, Brace will play more defensive tackle in the Patriots' new 4-3 when he gets into the field. Brace played left defensive end all last season.

Patriots DE Ron Brace confirmed that his late-season torn elbow ligament required surgery.

"I can't really say I'm 100 percent yet," admits Brace. "I'm seeing progression. Hopefully, I'm getting close." Brace played a situational run-stopping role before the injury. He should be back to full healthy by training camp.

The elbow injury that ended DE Ron Brace's season in late December was a torn ligament.

It's the Patriots, so there's no information as to whether the injury required surgery or not. Brace is "coming along nicely" and "doing well," and indication that he should be recovered in time for training camp.

Patriots placed DE Ron Brace (elbow) on injured reserve, ending his season.

The Pats will hope to get Mike Wright (concussion) back for the Divisional Round of the playoffs to pair with Gerard Warren. Brace, 24, finishes a largely promising second season with 23 tackles (15 solo). The former second-round pick out of Boston College will likely return as a starter in 2011.

A source tells Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald that Patriots DE Ron Brace (elbow) will be placed on injured reserve Monday.

Suspended LB Brandon Spikes, who is eligible to come off the exempt list on Monday, will take Brace's roster spot. Brace rebounded nicely in 2010 after a horrific rookie season in 2009, making the most of his limited snaps at left guard. He has all the tools to emerge as a long-term starter upfront.

Patriots DL Ron Brace left Sunday's game in the fourth quarter with a head injury.

"Head injury" is often a euphemism for concussion. Brace is officially questionable to return.

Patriots declared DL Ron Brace, RB Fred Taylor, WR Taylor Price, T Mark LeVoir, G Rich Ohrnberger, DT Kyle Love, CB Terrence Wheatley and S Jarrad Page inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Brace is a healthy scratch. He's been passed by rookie DL Brandon Deaderick on the depth chart. With Taylor inactive, Danny Woodhead and BenJarvus Green-Ellis will share running back duties.

Patriots DL Ron Brace was sent for an MRI Friday after injuring his ankle in Thursday's preseason game.

Patriots defensive linemen are dropping like flies. Brace was impressive against the Rams, racking up seven tackles and a sack. Early indications suggest the injury is not too serious.

Patriots DL Ron Brace recorded three tackles and forced a fumble in Thursday night's preseason game.

B.J. Raji's former running mate on Boston College's defensive line was a force, holding the ball carriers he tackled to runs of two, three, and no yards. Brace looked like a bust in his first season and when he reported to camp out of shape, so it's good news for New England that he's showing signs of life.

Patriots DL Ron Brace (failed physical) participated in Sunday morning's walkthrough.

It is unknown if this affects Brace's status on the non-football injury list. Either way you cut it, Brace looks like he's close to returning, and will have to get to work fast to repair his stock, as he was more than underwhelming last season.

Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio revealed that NT Ron Brace has been sidelined early in camp because he failed his physical.

The Boston Herald hears that Brace was dealing with muscle cramps, but there's also speculation that he simply failed his conditioning test. The Pats got very little out of the No. 40 overall pick last season, and he's already a missed a week of camp.

Patriots NT Ron Brace admitted he was overwhelmed as a rookie last season.

Brace, the 40th overall pick in 2009, appeared in just eight games in 2009. With Vince Wilfork getting a new five-year deal in March, Brace will be a backup for the foreseeable future.