KYLE HIGHTOWER
FILE -Joe Kapp, right, shakes hands with Gino Cappelletti at Curry College in Milton, Mass., Oct. 2, 1970, before Boston Patriots workout session. Gino Cappelletti, a former AFL Most Valuable Player and original member of the Boston Patriots who was part of the franchise for five decades as a player, coach and broadcaster, has died. He was 89. Cappelletti died at his home in Wellesley, Massachusetts. His death was announced by the New England Patriots on Thursday, May 12, 2022. No cause of death was given. (AP Photo/A.E. Maloof, File)
Gino Cappelletti, who scored 1st points in AFL history, dies

By Kyle Hightower May. 12, 2022 04:56 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Gino Cappelletti, a former AFL Most Valuable Player and

Ben Lepper claps while announcing Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton as the New England Patriots pick during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Pats fill holes, adding Baylor WR Thornton, Houston CB Jones

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 29, 2022 09:24 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots made a move to secure another weapon for second

FILE - Chattanooga offensive lineman Cole Strange runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Strange was selected by the New England Patriots during the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Patriots trade down, take Chattanooga's Strange in 1st round

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 28, 2022 11:41 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots made a move down the board, then another to

FILE - Nakobe Dean runs football drills during Georgia's Pro Day on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. New England enters the NFL draft with eight total picks, including the 21st pick of the first round. Possible early targets include linebacker Nakobe Dean, receiver Kyle Phillips and cornerback Andrew Booth.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Patriots head into draft looking for youth at LB, WR

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 22, 2022 01:53 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots were one of the biggest spenders in free agency

FILE - New England Patriots running back James White steps on the field at the start of an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. It's been slow going since hip surgery that cut his 2021 season short, but the Patriots running back is slowly regaining his pep after signing a new two-year deal to remain in New England. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
New deal has given Patriots' White boost after hip surgery

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 21, 2022 05:54 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The last time James White left Gillette Stadium in his

Tackle Trent Brown returning to Patriots on 2-year deal

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 21, 2022 12:33 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH (AP) — Offensive tackle Trent Brown has agreed to a two-year deal to

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Ted Karras blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Karras has agreed to a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Patriots add DB Mitchell, but still have areas to address

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 16, 2022 07:58 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots took a step in rebuilding their secondary

FILE - New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty is shown after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots have opened the unofficial start of free agency by bringing back veteran backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and safety Devin McCourty. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
NE opens free agency re-signing vets McCourty, Hoyer, Slater

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 14, 2022 12:53 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots opened the unofficial start of free agency

FILE - New York Giants head coach Joe Judge looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants fired Judge on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, after he went 10-23 in two seasons. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Patriots rehire former Giants coach Joe Judge as assistant

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 08, 2022 06:33 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mas. (AP) — The Patriots are bringing back Joe Judge as an offensive

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after defeating the Miami Dolphins 41-13 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Brady bids football adieu, thanks everyone — except Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 02, 2022 02:54 AM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The greatness of Tom Brady’s NFL career can’t be exaggerated

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots not quite back yet after another early playoff exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2022 02:42 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Talk of a resurgence by the New England Patriots this season

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
Patriots fully behind rookie QB Jones heading into playoffs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 12, 2022 06:06 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Throughout his first NFL season, Mac Jones has been a

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Patriots looking to turn page quickly heading into playoffs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 10, 2022 04:20 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have talked about needing to summon a

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (18) is taken down by New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger, left, and defensive back Adrian Phillips, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Patriots' confidence soaring after clinching playoff spot

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 03, 2022 06:10 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots’ one-year, post-Tom Brady postseason drought is

New England Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson, right, scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars Tre Herndon (37) and Tyson Campbell (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Wilkerson, Stevenson give Pats needed boost in win over Jags

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2022 07:02 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England’s offense took a step backward in back-to-back

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) celebrates after his second touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2022 04:08 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots squandered an opportunity to lock up the AFC

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) is congratulated by quarterback Mac Jones, right, after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Patriots look to clinch playoff berth vs. struggling Jags

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 30, 2021 03:10 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When the Patriots had their seven-game win streak snapped

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) hangs onto the ball as Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer, right, tries for the strip on his touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Corrections needed for Patriots to solidify playoff position

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 27, 2021 06:09 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A week after apologizing for his surly demeanor in the

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) heads to the locker room after a 33-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Patriots' path to division title shrinks after loss to Bills

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 26, 2021 07:08 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots survived a 1-3 start to put

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones yells while running onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Allen's 3 TDs, McKenzie's big day push Bills past Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 26, 2021 04:35 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — With their season on the brink and several key players