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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Perfection on display when Steelers visit Titans, both 5-0

By Barry Wilner Oct. 23, 2020 05:30 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) celebrates with teammates after Rodgers returned a kickoff for 101-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
AP source: Patriots cancel practice, positive COVID-19 test

By Barry Wilner Oct. 16, 2020 08:19 AM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. The Broncos play the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pats prepare to host Broncos in shadow of positive tests

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 08, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speak to back judge Shawn  Hochuli (83) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Old guys rule: Belichick, Carroll meet as Pats visit Hawks

By Tim Booth Sep. 17, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

A parking lot outside Gillette Stadium is unused by tailgating fans before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 10:26 AM EDT

Tom Brady-less Patriots are a brand new bunch entering 2020

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:16 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-5) New Faces: QB Cam Newton, K Justin Rohrwasser, S Kyle Dugger, LB John Uche, LB Anfernee Jennings, LB Cassh...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton smiles as he steps on the field at the start of an NFL football training camp practice, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Newton humbled after being named Patriots starting QB

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 04, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

New England Patriots offensive lineman Mike Onwenu (58) steps on the field for an NFL football training camp practice, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Pats preparing to make tough roster calls at O-line, WR, RB

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 02, 2020 07:45 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws during an NFL football training camp practice, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Belichick remains mum on QB starter as Pats wind down camp

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 31, 2020 07:04 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick enters the field for an NFL football training camp practice, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Cam Newton era begins as Patriots turn page on Brady years

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 27, 2020 04:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis. Brissett's role has changed. Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich doesn't believe anything else will with his now backup quarterback. Brissett lost the starting job two weeks ago when the Colts agreed to sign free agent Philip Rivers to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts looking for ways to get most out of Rivers, Brissett

By Michael Marot Mar. 31, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns new NFL football head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news conference at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
AP source: Browns interviewing Pats scouting boss for GM job

By Tom Withers Jan. 16, 2020 12:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Minneapolis. It's Kevin Stefanski's turn to try and fix the broken Browns. The Vikings offensive coordinator was officially hired by Cleveland on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, as the 18th full-time coach in franchise history and 10th since the Browns' expansion return, which to this point has been a resounding two-decade debacle. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Stefanski officially hired as Browns coach, GM search on

By Tom Withers Jan. 13, 2020 05:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. The Cleveland Browns are hiring Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Stefanski agreed to accept the position Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, a day after Minnesota was beaten by San Francisco in the NFC playoffs, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the decision. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
AP source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coach

By Tom Withers Jan. 12, 2020 12:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Foxborough, Mass. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Browns' coaching search nearing end, GM interviews planned

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2020 10:20 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Foxborough, Mass. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Browns, Pats' McDaniels meet for 7 hours about coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 10, 2020 10:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Browns interview Vikings OC Stefanski for head coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2020 12:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with special teams coach Joe Judge, right, during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants and Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke to the on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, because the deal is not done. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Giants finalize deal to make Joe Judge head coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 08, 2020 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Foxborough, Mass. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Browns continue coaching search, interview Eagles' Schwartz

By Tom Withers Jan. 08, 2020 03:36 PM EST