Trent Brown
FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs a youth injection at linebacker, offensive line, receiver and cornerback. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)
Frugal Patriots look to use draft to get faster at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

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 return to the New England Patriots. Brown's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, on...

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions. It helped get New England back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:26 AM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders announced they have fired Mayock after three seasons and will begin a search for a coach and GM following their second playoff berth in the past 19 seasons. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Las Vegas Raiders oust GM Mike Mayock after 3 seasons

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2022 06:20 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) looks to pass in the rain, 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)
Bills' DE Hughes primed for 'slobber-knocker' against Pats

By John Wawrow Jan. 14, 2022 05:57 PM EST

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

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) delivers a pass during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots, Colts renew rivalry in possible playoff preview

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:42 AM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes against the Houston Texans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Surging Patriots look to end recent losing streak to Titans

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 02:22 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Naturally, Falcons vs Patriots brings back memories of 28-3

By Paul Newberry Nov. 17, 2021 12:29 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson celebrates after an interception in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
After slow start, Patriots set for playoff push in 2nd half

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 08, 2021 04:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Chargers not looking past last year's drubbing by Patriots

By Joe Reedy Oct. 28, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden leaves after speaking during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, file photo. Jon Gruden is out as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. Gruden released a statement Monday night, Oct. 11, 2021, that he is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Davis' 'dream' hire of Gruden turns into Raiders nightmare

By Josh Dubow Oct. 12, 2021 01:00 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Matt Judon (9) celebrates after recovering a fumble on the last play of the game against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. The Patriots won 25-22. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 11, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) catches a pass under pressure from Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots look to extend success against rookie QBs at Texans

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:51 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Carr faces old friend Mack when Raiders host Bears

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 file photo, Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (8) reacts to recovering a San Francisco 49ers fumble In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker Jamie Collins, a week after acknowledging they were exploring options to trade him. Detroit announced the move Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 two days after leaving him inactive against the Baltimore Ravens.(AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)
Linebacker Jamie Collins returning for 3rd stint with Pats

Oct. 06, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Offensive line woes doom Raiders in 1st loss of season

By Josh Dubow Oct. 05, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Patriots hoping to earn 3rd straight victory against Saints

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

New England Patriots' J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates his interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Defense finds groove as New England Patriots pick up 1st win

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 20, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, right, celebrates a touchdown with back-up quarterback Brian Hoyer during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jones, Patriots breeze past Jets as Wilson throws 4 INTs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 19, 2021 04:17 PM EDT