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Patriots | New England works out Jordan Suell Mon Jan 25, 06:05 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jordan Suell (Southern Oregon) recently worked out for the New England Patriots.
Link to story Patriots | NE may inquire about Matthew Stafford Sun Jan 24, 12:32 PM
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford is expected to be traded this offseason, and the New England Patriots likely will least inquire about Stafford's availability, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Mike Reiss.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots are at a crossroads as a franchise and their quarterback decision will tell a lot about where Bill Belichick thinks they are. |
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Patriots | Julian Edelman may return in 2021 Sat Jan 23, 09:29 AM
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman indicated in a recent interview that he is planning to play in 2021.
| Footballguys view: Edelman is under contract through the 2021 season. He's got a cap number of $6.6 million and there is $2.6 million remaining in dead money. Edelman is planning to play next season, but we'll have to see if the Patriots want to bring him back at that price. |
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Patriots | Matt Patricia headed back to New England Fri Jan 22, 04:30 PM
Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia was reportedly hired by the New England Patriots to 'assist the coaching staff in a variety of roles' Friday, Jan. 22, according to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe.
| Footballguys view: Just like Josh McDaniels years ago when things failed for him as a head coach, you can always go back to the Patriots. We'll see if Patricia can rehab his career and work back to get another head coaching gig like McDaniels is on track to do. |
Patriots | JC Jackson sets big Patriots mark Tue Jan 19, 08:06 PM
New England Patriots CB JC Jackson's 11 takeaways in the 2020 season were the most by a Patriots player under head coach Bill Belichick.
Link to story Patriots | Stephon Gilmore a nightmare for quarterbacks Tue Jan 19, 12:23 AM
New England Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore has forced 37 incompletions since 2018 - tied for the second-highest total in the league - according to Pro Football Focus.
Link to storyStephon Gilmore player page
Patriots | Four no longer under contract Mon Jan 11, 07:42 PM
New England Patriots practice squad OT Caleb Benenoch, TE Jake Burt, DT Isaiah Mack and OT Jordan Steckler had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 11.
Link to story Patriots | Michael Pinckney signs future deal Wed Jan 6, 05:58 PM
New England Patriots LB Michael Pinckney was signed to a Reserve/Future contract Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Link to story Patriots | New England signs eight to futures deals Mon Jan 4, 06:35 PM
Free-agent QB Jake Dolegala, DT Bill Murray, OG Ross Reynolds, CB D'Angelo Ross, WR Devin Smith, DT Nick Thurman, WR Kristian Wilkerson and WR Isaiah Zuber signed Reserve/Future contracts with the New England Patriots Monday, Jan. 4. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyDevin Smith player page
Patriots | New England ink two kickers to futures deals Mon Jan 4, 05:25 PM
New England Patriots PKs Roberto Aguayo and Justin Rohrwasser were signed to futures deals Monday, Jan. 4.
Link to storyRoberto Aguayo player page
Patriots | Cam Newton leads Pats in the finale Sun Jan 3, 05:34 PM
New England Patriots QB Cam Newton completed 21-of-30 passes for 242 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 17 against the New York Jets while running for a game-high 79 yards on 11 totes, including a game-best 49-yard scamper. WR Jakobi Meyers also hit Newton on a 19-yard pass for touchdown. RB Sony Michel rushed 16 times for 76 yards, and he added three grabs for 60 yards and a score. Meyers also posted a team-high 68 receiving yards while running for seven yards, TE Devin Asiasi had two catches for 39 yards and a touchdown, while RB James White ended up with a touchdown grab and 31 yards. WR N'Keal Harry finished with two grabs for 17 yards, while DE Chase Winovich led the way on defense with six total stops, two sacks, two tackles for loss, a pass defensed and three quarterback hits.
| Footballguys view: Newton had his best fantasy game of the year in the last game of the year. He could re-sign with the Patriots, but there will be a better market for him in this free agent market even though it wasn't a great season for him and New England. Jakobi Meyers has secured a long term role in the offense with his performance this season. |
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Patriots | Justin Herron leaves game Sun Jan 3, 03:51 PM
New England Patriots OT Justin Herron (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Patriots | Adam Butler injures thigh Sun Jan 3, 03:50 PM
New England Patriots DT Adam Butler (thigh) suffered a thigh injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyAdam Butler player page
Patriots | Damiere Byrd ruled out Sun Jan 3, 03:48 PM
New England Patriots WR Damiere Byrd (head) suffered a head injury during the Week 17 game and will not return.
Link to storyDamiere Byrd player page
Patriots | Adrian Phillips leaves game Sun Jan 3, 01:40 PM
New England Patriots S Adrian Phillips (hip) suffered a hip injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Patriots | Week 17 New England Patriots inactives Sun Jan 3, 11:41 AM
The New England Patriots have declared LB Anfernee Jennings, C David Andrews, CB Dee Virgin, OG Shaq Mason, QB Brian Hoyer, LB Terez Hall and CB D'Angelo Ross inactive for Week 17.
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Patriots | Five join active roster Sat Jan 2, 06:31 PM
New England Patriots practice squad DE Rashod Berry, CB Michael Jackson and LB Cassh Maluia were signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Jan. 2. The team also added OG Ross Reynolds and S D'Angelo Ross to the active roster for their Week 17 game.
Link to story Patriots | Damien Harris placed on IR Sat Jan 2, 06:28 PM
New England Patriots RB Damien Harris (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 2.
| Footballguys view: Harris was a thumper for the Patriots this season. The second-year pro finishes the 2020 season with 691 yards and two touchdowns on 137 carries. He was barely used as a receiver this year (five receptions total) but that might change with RB James White set to hit free agency. |
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Patriots | Cassh Maluia added to roster Sat Jan 2, 01:57 PM
New England Patriots LB Cassh Maluia on Saturday, Jan. 2, was signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
Link to story Patriots | Damien Harris to miss finale Fri Jan 1, 07:20 PM
New England Patriots RB Damien Harris (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and has been ruled out for Week 17.
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Patriots | New England's injury report for Week 17 Fri Jan 1, 06:43 PM
New England Patriots C David Andrews (calf) and OL Shaq Mason (calf) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the New York Jets. RB Damien Harris (ankle) did not practice Friday, Jan. 1, and has also been ruled out. LBs Terez Hall (ankle) and LB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder) also did not practice all week but are listed as questionable. DB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (shoulder), DL Adam Butler (shoulder), LB Shilique Calhoun (knee), LS Joe Cardona (ankle), DL Byron Cowart (back), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (ankle), PK Nick Folk (back), DL Lawrence Guy (shoulder), OL Justin Herron (ankle), DB J.C. Jackson (knee), WR Donte Moncrief (thigh), WR Matthew Slater (knee) and DB Justin Bethel (neck) were limited in practice Friday and are also listed as questionable.
| Footballguys view: Harris being out makes Sony Michel a solid play this week. The Patriots should be able to lean on the running game against the Jets. |
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Patriots | New England adding Dee Virgin Fri Jan 1, 03:22 PM
Free-agent DB Dee Virgin (Rams) was signed to an undisclosed contract by the New England Patriots on Friday, Jan. 1.
Link to story Patriots | Damien Harris limited again Thu Dec 31, 06:35 PM
New England Patriots RB Damien Harris (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyDamien Harris player page
Patriots | New England's Thursday practice report Thu Dec 31, 06:01 PM
New England Patriots C David Andrews (calf), LB Terez Hall (ankle), LB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder) and OG Shaq Mason (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. DB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (shoulder), DL Adam Butler (shoulder), LB Shilique Calhoun (knee), LS Joe Cardona (ankle), DL Byron Cowart (back), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (ankle), PK Nick Folk (back), DL Lawrence Guy (shoulder), RB Damien Harris (ankle), OL Justin Herron (ankle), DB J.C. Jackson (knee), WR Donte Moncrief (thigh), WR Matthew Slater (knee) and DB Justin Bethel (neck) were limited.
Link to storyNick Folk player page
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Devin McCourty player page
Lawrence Guy player page
Justin Bethel player page
Donte Moncrief player page
Shilique Calhoun player page
Adam Butler player page
Ja'Whaun Bentley player page
J.C. Jackson player page
Byron Cowart player page
Damien Harris player page
Patriots | New England send two LBs to IR Thu Dec 31, 04:53 PM
New England Patriots LB Josh Uche (foot) and OLB Tashawn Bower (neck) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Dec. 31.
Link to story Patriots | Jordan Thomas waived Wed Dec 30, 07:53 PM
New England Patriots TE Jordan Thomas was released Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Link to storyJordan Thomas player page
Patriots | Wednesday practice report for NE Wed Dec 30, 05:08 PM
New England Patriots C David Andrews (calf) ,DE Tashawn Bower (neck), LB Terez Hall (ankle), LB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder), OG Shaq Mason (calf), S Devin McCourty (shoulder) and LB Josh Uche (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (shoulder), DT Adam Butler (shoulder), LB Shilique Calhoun (knee), LS Joe Cardona (ankle), DT Byron Cowart (back), OT Jermaine Eluemunor (ankle), PK Nick Folk (back), DT Lawrence Guy (shoulder), OT Justin Herron (ankle), CB J.C. Jackson (knee), WR Donte Moncrief (thigh) and WR Matthew Slater (knee) were limited during practice.
Link to storyNick Folk player page
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Devin McCourty player page
Lawrence Guy player page
Donte Moncrief player page
Shilique Calhoun player page
Adam Butler player page
Ja'Whaun Bentley player page
J.C. Jackson player page
Byron Cowart player page
Patriots | Damien Harris a limited participant Wed Dec 30, 04:58 PM
New England Patriots RB Damien Harris (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Link to storyDamien Harris player page
Patriots | New England returns two to practice squad Tue Dec 29, 05:49 PM
New England Patriots LB Cassh Maluia and DE Nick Thurman reverted back to the practice squad Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Link to story Patriots | Earl Watford done in New England Tue Dec 29, 05:15 PM
New England Patriots OG Earl Watford was released from the practice squad Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Link to story Patriots | N'Keal Harry makes just one reception Tue Dec 29, 01:22 AM
New England Patriots WR N'Keal Harry ended up with one reception for three yards on four targets in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.
Link to storyN'Keal Harry player page
Patriots | Jakobi Meyers tops the charts on MNF Tue Dec 29, 01:14 AM
New England Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers registered four receptions for a team-high 45 yards on six targets in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.
Link to storyJakobi Meyers player page
Patriots | J.J. Taylor sees six carries on MNF Tue Dec 29, 01:10 AM
New England Patriots RB J.J. Taylor rushed six times for 38 yards in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.
Link to story Patriots | Sony Michel runs for 69 yards on MNF Tue Dec 29, 01:01 AM
New England Patriots RB Sony Michel rushed 10 times for 69 yards in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills and he was not involved in the pass game, targeted zero times.
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Patriots | Jarrett Stidham doesn't do much in relief Tue Dec 29, 12:58 AM
New England Patriots QB Jarrett Stidham took over for the ineffective QB Cam Newton in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills. Stidham completed just four of his 11 attempts for 44 yards and he was sacked once.
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Patriots | Devin McCourty busy in home setback Tue Dec 29, 12:53 AM
New England Patriots S Devin McCourty (shoulder) posted six total stops, including four of the solo variety, while adding a tackle for loss in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills before exiting with a shoulder ailment.
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Patriots | Jonathan Jones tops charts in loss Tue Dec 29, 12:51 AM
New England Patriots CB Jonathan Jones registered team highs with eight total stops and seven solo tackles in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Dec. 28.
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Patriots | David Andrews leaves game Mon Dec 28, 10:59 PM
New England Patriots C David Andrews (calf) suffered a calf injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Patriots | Shaq Mason injured Mon Dec 28, 10:58 PM
New England Patriots OG Shaq Mason (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 16 game and will not return.
Link to story Patriots | Devin McCourty injures shoulder Mon Dec 28, 10:29 PM
New England Patriots S Devin McCourty (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyDevin McCourty player page
Patriots | Cam Newton benched in Week 16 Mon Dec 28, 10:25 PM
New England Patriots QB Cam Newton was benched during the Week 16 game and has been replaced by QB Jarrett Stidham.
Link to storyCam Newton player page
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Patriots | Ankle injury for Terez Hall Mon Dec 28, 10:23 PM
New England Patriots LB Terez Hall (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Patriots | Josh Uche out of game Mon Dec 28, 10:21 PM
New England Patriots LB Josh Uche (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Patriots | Tashawn Bower suffers injury Mon Dec 28, 10:19 PM
New England Patriots DE Tashawn Bower (neck) suffered a neck injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Patriots | Damien Harris to miss Week 16 Mon Dec 28, 07:04 PM
New England Patriots RB Damien Harris (ankle) has been declared inactive for the Week 16 game.
Link to storyDamien Harris player page
Patriots | Week 16 New England Patriots inactives Mon Dec 28, 07:02 PM
The New England Patriots have declared RB Damien Harris, DL Lawrence Guy, C Marcus Martin, DL Shilique Calhoun, QB Brian Hoyer and LB Ja'Whaun Bentley inactive for Week 16.
Link to storyBrian Hoyer player page
Lawrence Guy player page
Shilique Calhoun player page
Ja'Whaun Bentley player page
Damien Harris player page
Patriots | Two added to active roster Mon Dec 28, 06:10 PM
New England Patriots practice squad DE Nick Thurman and LB Cassh Maluia were added to the active roster Monday, Dec. 28, and will be available for the Week 16 game.
Link to story Patriots | New England adds Marcus Martin to roster Mon Dec 28, 05:29 PM
Free-agent OL Marcus Martin (Lions) signed an undisclosed contract with the New England Patriots on Monday, Dec. 28.
Link to story Patriots | Julian Edelman to stay on IR a bit longer Mon Dec 28, 04:35 PM
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (knee) is not expected to be activated in time to play in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, who also reports Edelman is unlikely to suit up for the regular-season finale versus the New York Jets.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Edelman's 2020 season is done with just six games played. He only caught 21 passes for 315 yards and zero touchdowns. Edelman is signed through the 2021 season and has a cap hit around $6.1 million next season. The Patriots could let Edelman go and have a dead cap charge next year of $2.6 million. |
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Patriots | Julian Edelman sat out this week Sun Dec 27, 01:31 PM
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (knee) did not participate in practice this week after being cleared to start practicing last week.
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