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FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Judon won over his Patriots teammates and fanbase last season with his outsized personality and ability to cause disruption for opposing quarterbacks. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Judon focused on being himself heading into Year 2 with Pats

By Kyle Hightower 2 hrs ago

Carolina Panthers' Matt Corral passes as Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield look on during the NFL football team's training camp at Wofford College on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, in Spartanburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Rhule: Panthers want to avoid 'wrong decision' in QB battle

By Steve Reed 6 hrs ago

Former NFL player LeRoy Butler speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
LeRoy Butler leaps into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 06, 2022 01:58 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) celebrates with tight end Jacob Hollister (88) after Stidham scrambled for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football exhibition Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 04, 2022 11:43 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange (50) takes part in drills with offensive lineman Trent Brown, left, at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., on May 23, 2022. After a seven-game win streak late in 2021, the Patriots saw a quick end to their season in the wild-card round. They addressed some holes at receiver and on the offensive line this offseason, but the unit as a whole will be undergoing a transition after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to coach Las Vegas. Defense is also in the spotlight entering training camp as the Patriots look to replace cornerback J.C. Jackson, who left in free agency. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats rookie Strange holding his own in first NFL camp

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 04, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs with the ball during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots receivers hope to provide QB Jones with options

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 03, 2022 07:09 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour smiles during an NFL football news conference in Foxborough, Mass., on Dec., 20, 2006. Seymour's winning start in New England is a good starting point for how the defensive lineman ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Patriots won the Super Bowl in three of Seymour's first four seasons. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki, File)
Early titles with Patriots lead to Hall of Fame for Seymour

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 03, 2022 01:30 AM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones runs with Senior Football advisor Matt Patricia as Jones takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Mac Jones working through growing pains in new Pats' offense

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 02, 2022 03:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey (7) kicks during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, on Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots and Bailey have agreed to a new four-year contract that includes $6.5 guaranteed and could be worth as much as $13.325 million, a source with knowledge of the terms confirmed to The Associated Press, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because terms of the deal have not been released publicly.  (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Patriots sign punter Bailey to 4-year contract

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 01, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (81) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Smith wasn’t looking for a fresh start as much as a place to burnish his reputation as one of the league’s top tight ends when he left the Tennessee Titans and signed with the New England Patriots prior to last season. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Patriots tight end Smith poised to have bounce back season

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 29, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots' Logan Ryan signals a safety during the team's NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass. Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Ryan won a pair of Super Bowls in New England playing with Tom Brady, picked Brady's final pass with the Patriots for a touchdown and has reunited with him on the Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Reunited with Tom Brady, Logan Ryan has clear goal in Tampa

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 29, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders' Josh Jacobs works out during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. The Raiders' decision not to exercise the fifth-year option on Jacobs' contract is fueling the running back heading into the new season. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs embraces 'big year' ahead

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 28, 2022 04:49 PM EDT

FILE -New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux (92) celebrates a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. Godchaux says he’s humbled after signing a two-year, $20.8 million contract extension. But he says he’s motivated to help the Patriots improve on a run defense that again ranked near the bottom of the league in 2021.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Pats' Godchaux: 'More work to' do after earning extension

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up for a pass during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Day 1 of camp gives glimpse of Patriots' offensive structure

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 27, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan speaks during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. Super Bowl-winning coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren are among 24 seniors, coaches and contributors selected as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Shanahan, Holmgren, Kraft among Hall of Fame finalists

Jul. 27, 2022 03:08 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 wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches a 51-yard touchdown pass from Julian Edelman, as he runs from Baltimore Ravens defensive back Rashaan Melvin (38) in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Jan. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. Amendola, who earned two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots and became one of Tom Brady’s favorite playmakers during his five seasons in New England, is retiring. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Danny Amendola, 2-time Super Bowl winner with Pats, retires

Jul. 26, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams speaks at a news conference Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Davante Adams humble to learn in first year with Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 24, 2022 07:34 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders' Derek Carr practices during NFL football training camp, Friday, July 22, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders accountability: Make a mistake in camp, take a lap

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 22, 2022 05:01 PM EDT