Former University of Maine football player Matt Mulligan was a New England Patriot for 48 hours.

The tight end was cut by the Patriots on Thursday after being signed to New England’s 53-man roster for an undisclosed amount on Tuesday following a workout the previous day. Mulligan was also cut by the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 31 after failing to do enough to earn a spot on their roster this preseason.

New England marked Mulligan’s third team in the last 18 months. The 28-year old Enfield native was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008 before moving on to play three seasons for the New York Jets from 2009-11. He was released along with offensive lineman Braxston Cave, a rookie out of the University of Notre Dame, leaving the Patriots with two open roster spots heading into their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday.

Known more as a blocking tight end than a pass-catcher, Mulligan pulled in eight balls for 84 yards and a TD in 16 games for the St. Louis Rams last season.

Mulligan — who is listed at 6’4”, 275 pounds — attended Penobscot Valley High School in Howland, which does not feature a football program. His football career began at Husson University, where he played for one season before transferring to UMaine. Mulligan caught 13 passes for 157 yards and two scores for the Black Bears during his senior season in 2007.

His departure leaves New England with a tight end corps that includes injured two-time Pro-Bowler Rob Gronkowski, who is still recovering from offseason surgery on his back and forearm, Michael Hoomanawanui and Zach Sudfeld.

Three former UMaine Black Bears remain in the NFL following Mulligan’s release: Kansas City defensive tackle Mike DeVito, a Hampden native, Green Bay safety Jerron McMillian and Detroit special-teamer Montell Owens.