New England released Gaffney on Tuesday.

The Patriots are signing Gaffney to a contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Gaffen was released from the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Gaffney signed to the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday, Can Inman of The San Jose Mercury reports.

Gaffney is expected to move on from football and pursue a career in Major League Baseball, Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com reports.

Gaffney (undisclosed) was waived by the Jaguars on Friday, John Oehser of Jaguars.com reports.

Gaffney (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots, Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports.

Gaffney signed with the Jaguars on Wednesday.

Gaffney was waived by the Patriots on Monday, ESPN's Field Yates reports.

Gaffney signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Tuesday, NESN reports.