BREAKING: The
#Patriots
have reached agreements with QB Brian Hoyer and former Jets LB Brandon Copeland today. This will be Hoyer's third tour of duty with in New England.
The
#Patriots
have indeed signed Jamie Collins according to league source (
@RapSheet
was on it first). The linebacker will be present for some on-field work on Thursday.
New: Matt Patricia is coming back to New England and will assist the Patriots coaching staff in a variety of roles, a league source confirmed. In addition, Evan Rothstein, who worked in a several roles with the Lions, also will join New England's staff.
New: Cam Newton officially was named the
#Patriots
starting quarterback by coach Bill Belichick during a team meeting Thursday morning, according to a league source.
BREAKING:
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linebackers Matthew Judon, Ja'Whaun Bentley, and Brandon King have cleared COVID-19 protocols according to a league source. In addition, Dont'a Hightower, who missed Friday's practice, also is good to go Sunday.
Josh McDaniels calls Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and Tom Brady the 3 GOATS 🐐🐐🐐 in a full-page thank you note to New England in today’s
@BGlobeSports
section.
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Antonio Brown's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN this morning that the
#Patriots
"expect everyone to be accountable. They don't make exceptions. I've discussed this with Antonio. And he wants to be a Patriot ... He's honored with the opportunity."
BREAKING: The
#Patriots
are trading right tackle Marcus Cannon to the
#Texans
and the clubs are swapping picks in the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds, according to a league source.
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owner Robert Kraft told me he thought Tom Brady was calling to work out a new contract Monday night. "He convinced me it was best for him to move on and sometimes when you love someone like a family member, you just have to respect it and let them do their thing."
Josh McDaniels and Troy Brown just huddled with running backs Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead, and J.J. Taylor in what looked like a very emotional moment as the group copes with the loss of James White's dad, Tyrone, in a car accident.
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BREAKING: The
#Patriots
are releasing K Stephen Gostkowski today, per league source. Three-time Super Bowl champ is the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Story upcoming on
The
@Patriots
have agreed to a multiyear contract with RB Rex Burkhead
@RBrex2022
according to a league source. Burkhead collected more than 500 yards from scrimmage with 8 TDs in 2017.
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running back Brandon Bolden revealed today that he had cancer surgery in 2018. He later told reporters there was a point he thought his career might be over. “I am here to prove people wrong and grow and get stronger,” he said.
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center David Andrews has been released from the hospital, according to a league source. He was treated for a blood clot in his lung as
@jeffphowe
was the first to report.
Hall of Famer Kurt Warner said Aaron Rodgers might be the most physically gifted QB we’ve ever seen. But the greatest? “That’s Tom Brady. Yeah, I’ll take the guy that’s been to 8 Super Bowls.”
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all decade team offense:
QB Tom Brady
RB James White
FB James Develin
WR Wes Welker
WR Julian Edelman
FLEX Danny Amendola
TE Rob Gronkowski
OT Nate Solder
OT Sebastian Vollmer
OG Joe Thuney
OG Logan Mankins
C David Andrews
Coach Bill Belichick on David Patten: “It breaks my heart to hear of David’s tragic passing at such a young age. I am grateful to have coached David. He is an essential person and player in Patriots history, without whom we would not have been Super Bowl champions."
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Can confirm the
#Patriots
will acquire offensive tackle Trent Brown and a seventh-round pick in 2022 from the Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Brown, who was terrific in his one year in NE, has a agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $11 million. ESPN first to report.
The
#Patriots
have re-signed rookie free agent slot receiver Will Hastings, who had been released Sunday, according to a league source. He played with QB Jarrett Stidham at Auburn and has a kicking background as well.
It was a year ago that the
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sent their plane to China to pick up 1.25 million PPE masks. Yesterday, the 300,000th COVID vaccination was administered at Gillette Stadium. Robert Kraft said he thought of his “sweetheart Myra” yesterday. “I hope she’s smiling right now.”
The Green Bay Packers are expected to request permission to interview
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offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and de facto defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their vacant head coaching job according to a league source. Story upcoming on
@BGlobeSports
Matt Judon said the chance to play for Bill Belichick, “one of the best to ever coach the game,” played a big role in his decision to sign with the
#Patriots
.
New: The
#Patriots
are expected to have both Stephon Gilmore and Cam Newton back for Thursday’s practice, a league source confirmed.
@FieldYates
was first on Newton news.
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owner Robert Kraft and his family today gifted Mass. General Hospital $50 million to address healthcare disparities caused by race, ethnicity, geography, and economic status.
Bill Belichick was a fan of John Clayton, the longtime NFL reporter who recently passed. “John was a great ambassador for the game - he loved football. Loved the Hall of Fame … and was very, very knowledgeable. Condolences to his family. Really a wonderful, wonderful man.”
Bill Belichick ends his postgame press conference by wishing Brad Stevens and the Celtics good luck tonight in Game 6. "We'll be pulling for them."
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#Celtics
Cam Newton practically ran the entire length of the sideline cheering as Rhamondre Stevenson rumbled along to his second touchdown of the night.
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lead, 22-13.
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captain Brad Marchand on Milan Lucic: "Definitely worried about Brit and the kids and Looch himself, but they have all the support in the world. Anything they need, we're going to be here for them."
New: The
#Patriots
have agreed to terms with QB Brian Hoyer and G/C James Ferentz, according to a league source. This comes a day after the club agreed with safety Devin McCourty (1 year, $9 million).
#Bruins
coach Jim Montgomery is wearing a ginormous gold chain adorned with David Pastrnak’s No. 88 at today’s practice. We’ll get to the bottom of this. 😂
On “Get Up,” Ben Affleck says he texted Tom Brady and asked where the quarterback is playing next year and Brady’s response was: “🤷🏻♂️.” So, “I have no information for you,” said the actor.
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BREAKING: League source confirms
#Patriots
tight end Martellus Bennett will go on injured reserve. Played two games after being claimed on waivers from Packers.
BREAKING: The
#Patriots
today are expected to place the franchise tag on LG Joe Thuney, according to a league source. He is coming off his best season and was considered the top guard on the market. Last year's tag for guards was just north of $14 million.
David Pastrnak, in Nashville for the NHL Awards, said of the trade of Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno: “It’s definitely tough to see … They’ve been close friends, but this stuff happens in hockey.”
#Bruins
#Patriots
have elected six captains, including first timers Patrick Chung and James White. Tom Brady, Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater, and David Andrews are the others.
Referee Tony Corrente said he felt like Patrick Mahomes "was being controlled" and that's why he called forward progress on the would-be fumble. Reiterated that the
#Patriots
were not allowed to challenge forward progress.
Bill Belichick said he’ll be back for a 24th season as
#Patriots
head coach. Said the process of “turning the page” to next season will begin later today. “We’ve got to have better results, that’s the bottom line,” he said.
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have elected Devin and Jason McCourty, Lawrence Guy, and Ja'Whaun Bentley as defensive team captains, per league source. Also, Matthew Slater is the special teams captain. It is the 10th straight honor for Devin McCourty and Slater. More notes:
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coach Bill Belichick will honor Hall of Famer Fritz Pollard Sunday with a commemorative patch, per source. Once described as the most feared runner in pro football, Pollard also earned distinction in 1921 as the first Black person to serve as an
@nfl
head coach.