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FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Marshall kicker Justin Rohrwasser (16) hits a 53-yard game winning field goal against Western Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in Huntington, W.Va. New Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser says a tattoo on his arm is not representative of a loosely organized right-wing militia group that has adopted the symbol. Rohrwasser, who played at Rhode Island and Marshall, was taken 159th overall in the fifth round of the draft Saturday, April 25, 2020. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
Patriots don't draft QB, but address several other needs

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 25, 2020 09:42 PM EDT

Lenoir-Rhyne defensive back Kyle Dugger speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Pats select safety Dugger, Michigan LB Uche in busy Day 2

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 24, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass. The NFL Draft is April 23-25, 2020. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Patriots trade out of 1st round, could make 5 picks on Day 2

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 24, 2020 12:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love works out at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time in two decades the New England Patriots are preparing for the NFL draft without a clear picture of who their starting quarterback will be in 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Loaded with picks, Pats could draft QB after Brady's exit

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 16, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

After Brady's exit, Patriots could go QB shopping in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:46 AM EDT
23. PATRIOTS (12-5) LAST SEASON: After 8-0 start, Patriots lost three of final five games to end regular season, followed by home wild...

Lions look to bolster Patricia's shaky defense in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:41 AM EDT
3. DETROIT (3-12-1) LAST SEASON: Lions lost last nine games and 12 of 13 to finish with their worst record in decade. Ownership gave...

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Foxborough, Mass. In a deal announced Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Titans agreed to a four-year, $118 million extension with Tannehill. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Self-isolated NFL players engage in group chats, workouts

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 22, 2020 10:49 AM EDT

ARCHIVO - En esta foto del 15 de 2019, el quarterback Tom Brady de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra de 2019 saluda al público al final de un juego ante los Bengals de Cincinnati. (AP Foto/Frank Victores, archivo)
Key additions and subtractions for NFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 20, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) celebrates an interception against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Lions agreed to trade cornerback Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the standout defensive back's seven-year stint in Detroit. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the trade Thursday, March 19, 2020, and that Slay has agreed to a three-year, $50 million extension with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Lions agree to trade CB Darius Slay to Philadelphia

By Noah Trister Mar. 19, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles walks along the bench area as he looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the trade says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to send quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears for a compensatory fourth-round draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because trades don't become official until the league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
The Latest: Cowboys reunite Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with McCarthy

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2020 11:45 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) speaks with members of the media following an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots extended safety Devin McCourty's contract Sunday, March 15, 2020. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Post-Brady Patriots cut costs as free agents depart

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 18, 2020 06:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots defensive tackle Danny Shelton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. he Detroit Lions have agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with defensive tackle Danny Shelton. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the deal Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, Fle)
Lions agree to deal with Shelton, Slay tweets hope for trade

By Noah Trister Mar. 18, 2020 06:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, hugs coach Bill Belichick after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, that he is leaving the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Free agent deals aren't yet official as NFL year begins

By Arnie Stapleton And Barry Wilner Mar. 18, 2020 03:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey is shown before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Denver Broncos have acquired five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans. Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that the Titans swapped Casey to Denver for a seventh-round draft pick. The move cannot become official until the new league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020, though most teams won’t announce official signings until players pass physicals to finalize deals. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
The Latest: Lions' Slay tweets about seeking trade

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry goes over New England Patriots defenders for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Derrick Henry, Titans stun Patriots 20-13 in wild-card upset

By Barry Wilner Jan. 04, 2020 11:34 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots 1/4/2020

Jan. 04, 2020 07:59 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty (30) warms up near linebacker Shilique Calhoun (90) during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
For McCourty twins, Christmas is about family again

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 24, 2019 05:51 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/21/2019

Dec. 21, 2019 04:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the field after fumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game, in Minneapolis. The Eagles upset the Patriots 41-33. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 52

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2019 11:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Foxborough, Mass. With no defensive coordinator and coach Bill Belichick calling the plays, a veteran group of "Boogeymen" linebackers and stingy secondary lead a unit that is allowing a league-low 11 points per game have forced a NFL-best 27 turnovers. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Small tweaks have helped Pats' defense to dominate in 2019

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 07, 2019 05:10 PM EST