Ryan Izzo
Patriots need QB, remain wild card holding 15th overall pick

By The Associated Press 13 hrs ago
15. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) LAST SEASON: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in New England began with optimism after the team...

FILE - Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) makes a touchdown catch against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (39) during the first half an NFL divisional playoff football game in Baltimore, in this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. The Patriots have agreed to sign free agent tight end Jonnu Smith in their biggest move to date to fill the void created by the departure of Rob Gronkowski. Smith, who was selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2017 draft, agreed Monday, March 15, 2021, to a four-year, $50 million deal, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, FIle)
New Pats TE Jonnu Smith eyeing 'fresh start on the journey'

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 23, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. The Miami Dolphins told linebacker Kyle Van Noy he will be released, two people familiar with the discussion confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The people confirmed the disclosure to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins have not commented.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Patriots trade Izzo to Houston, re-sign Van Noy

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 18, 2021 01:13 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) makes a touchdown catch against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (39) during the first half an NFL divisional playoff football game in Baltimore, in this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. The Patriots have agreed to sign free agent tight end Jonnu Smith in their biggest move to date to fill the void created by the departure of Rob Gronkowski. Smith, who was selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2017 draft, agreed Monday, March 15, 2021, to a four-year, $50 million deal, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, FIle)
Pats add Jonnu Smith in 1st big upgrade since Gronk's exit

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 15, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Matt Gay (1) kicks a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Holding is Johnny Hekker (6). (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Patriots CB Jackson, Rams K Gay active for Thursday night

Dec. 10, 2020 07:31 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patriots still chasing playoffs coming off dominant win

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 07, 2020 06:04 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center left, shakes hands with Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn at the end of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Newton, special teams lead Patriots to 45-0 rout of Chargers

By Joe Reedy Dec. 06, 2020 07:55 PM EST

Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions

Dec. 06, 2020 07:28 PM EST
The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, bulls his way to the goal line and a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Mistakes too much for Patriots to overcome in 18-12 loss

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 18, 2020 07:35 PM EDT

Marqise Lee, Matt LaCosse bring Pats list of opt outs to 8

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 02, 2020 07:47 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The number of New England Patriots who have decided to sit out the season because of concerns over the coronavirus continues to grow. ...

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

Titans get back CB Jackson for wild-card matchup with Pats

Jan. 04, 2020 07:10 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have cornerback Adoree’ Jackson back for their AFC wild-card matchup with the New England Patriots. ...

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

McCourty returns for Patriots for AFC East matchup vs Bills

Dec. 21, 2019 03:57 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty is back for New England's game against the Buffalo Bills after missing one game with a groin injury...

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

Patriots missing 2 players against Texans because of illness

Dec. 01, 2019 07:35 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — The New England Patriots are without two players on Sunday night against the Houston Texans because of an illness that swept through the locker...

Patriots sign kicker Kai Forbath to replace Nick Folk

By Glen Farley Nov. 29, 2019 03:25 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots again swung their revolving door on kickers, signing veteran Kai Forbath to replace Nick Folk. ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...