The Patriots waived Iton (undisclosed) from injured reserve Wednesday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Iton reverted to the Patriots' injured reserve on Aug. 31 after clearing waivers. The defensive tackle likely thinks he can contribute to another team in 2026 and has reached a settlement with New England to become a free agent. Once Iton recovers from his undisclosed issue, he will be free to sign with any organization.