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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is helped off the field after suffering a leg injury with less than two minutes to play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Analysis: Backups, be ready. NFL's QB carousel is spinning

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 26, 2022 02:50 AM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes under pressure from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots QB Jones leaves with leg injury after 3rd pick

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 25, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick smiles while taking questions from reporters before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots look to continue recent home dominance vs. Ravens

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:57 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) gets away from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) and Cameron Sutton, rear, after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Patriots won 17-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
O-line improvement key in bounce-back win by Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 19, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) hauls in a pass from quarterback Mitch Trubisky with New England Patriots cornerback Myles Bryant (27) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Patriots rely on defense to edge Watt-less Steelers 17-14

By Will Graves Sep. 18, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Steelers, Patriots begin rivalry anew minus Brady, Big Ben

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 04:13 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Mac Jones hurts back, adding injury to Patriots' rough day

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 11, 2022 05:38 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., on June 8, 2022. Smith begins his 11th NFL season, all with the Vikings. The six-time Pro Bowl safety is a new father, too, with plenty to be happy about as the Vikings start camp under a new coaching staff. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings 'old guy' Harrison Smith feeling spry in season 11

By Dave Campbell Jul. 26, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Whatever the Patriots offense looks like in the aftermath of former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' departure, Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will have a role in molding it. The Patriots' veterans reported to training camp Tuesday, July 26, 2022, and the second-year quarterback's teammates say they already see him showing more personality.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offense

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 26, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

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

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

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

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

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

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks with Miami Dolphins center Michael Deiter (63) ahead of the start of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Fired Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee, File)
Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring

By Larry Neumeister Feb. 01, 2022 04:11 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Patriots, Jones end season with a dud in 47-17 loss to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Jan. 16, 2022 02:07 AM 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 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

New England Patriots fan Vincent Farricielli, of Guilford, Conn., pumps iron while tailgating prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 11:57 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec.15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots can regain AFC East throne in rematch vs. Bills

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 23, 2021 06:51 PM EST