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New England Patriots quarterback Jake Dolegala (9) warms up during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots RB Damien Harris looking ahead to more playing time

By Glen Farley 23 hrs ago

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith, right, catches the ball while performing a field drill as tight end Hunter Henry (85) looks on during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Back on field, Smith eyeing possibilities for Patriots TEs

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., in this Friday, June 4, 2021, file photo. Cam Newton will enter Patriots training camp as New England’s starting quarterback. Coach Bill Belichick made that clear multiple times this offseason. But the coach says, that like all positions, who has the job at the end of camp is an open question as the Patriots prepare to open their second camp since Tom Brady's departure. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
'Clean slate' in QB competition as Pats open training camp

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 27, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addresses the media during a news conference for Sunday's NFL AFC championship football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Troy Vincent wrapped up the NFL’s three-day General Manager Forum and Quarterback Coaching Summit with a passionate plea to anyone who still thinks there aren’t worthy Black candidates for head coaching positions. Vincent praised Houston Texans assistant coach Pep Hamilton, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson and several other coaches who gave impressive presentations during this week’s webinar. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
NFL highlights minority candidates at QB Coaching Summit

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 24, 2021 02:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, former Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome speaks during an NFL football news conferencing in Owings Mills, Md. The NFL is hosting its inaugural Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum on Monday, June 21, 2021, in an effort to increase diversity in from offices. Newsome, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end, was the first Black GM in league history (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
NFL holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 18, 2021 03:01 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, speaks with Matt Patricia, left, during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Longtime Pats' assistant Ernie Adams ends 4-decade NFL run

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 16, 2021 04:04 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) waves his arms while warming up near wide receiver Marvin Hall (14) during an NFL football minicamp practice, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Newton knows he has much to prove this season

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 15, 2021 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he doesn't expect cornerback Stephon Gilmore to participate in any of the team's remaining mandatory minicamp workouts this week. "I don't expect him to be here," Belichick said Tuesday, June 15, 2021, "And we'll just focus on the guys that are here."(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Belichick not expecting Gilmore to attend minicamp this week

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 15, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, stands on the field during an NFL football practice, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Gilmore absent as team opens mandatory minicamp

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 14, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) passes the ball back to an assistant while running through light drills during an NFL football practice with the team, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
WR Darius Slayton OK with Giants taking Toney in first round

By Tom Canavan Jun. 10, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones passes the ball during an NFL football practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New nickname in hand, Pats rookie Jones finding his footing

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 10, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass as Jarrett Stidham (4) and Brian Hoyter (5) look on during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Belichick: Newton not practicing, but fine after hand injury

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 10, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor makes a catch during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Receiver Agholor getting accustomed to new offense with Pats

By Glen Farley Jun. 04, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterbacks Brian Hoyer (5) and Jarrett Stidham (4) share a light moments during an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Rookie Jones fitting in with Pats during offseason workouts

By Glen Farley May. 27, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. The 48-year-old former Colts and New England Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. The NFL is returning to London in October and Tom Brady begins his pursuit of an eighth Super Bowl title against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys when Tampa Bay hosts the league’s annual kickoff game on Sept. 9. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Brady-Prescott kicks off NFL season plus a return to London

By Rob Maaddi May. 12, 2021 11:47 AM EDT

FILE - Former Clemson teammates Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawrence pose with their Jacksonville Jaguars jerseys during an introductory press conference in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Friday, April 30, 2021, file photo. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

By Mark Long May. 11, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots center David Andrews prepares to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass., in this Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, file photo. There was a moment when it seemed as if center David Andrews would be adding his name to the list of a key Patriots offensive linemen joining new teams in 2021. He explored possible new suitors in free agency, including the rival Dolphins, but in the end decided to return to the only NFL team he’s played for. After watching the team spend big in free agency and bring in a possible quarterback of the future in Mac Jones, he says he's excited about being part of a rebuilt roster that hopes to turn the page on a 7-9 season.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Andrews excited about possibilities of Pats' new-look roster

By Kyle Hightower May. 04, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

Images are displayed on stage of Christian Barmore, defensive tackle at Alabama, selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Patriots add Oklahoma RB Rhamondre Stevenson in draft

By Brendan Mcgair May. 01, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore holds a football as he appears on the Red Carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
Patriots trade up in 2nd round, select Barmore from Alabama

By Ken Powtak Apr. 30, 2021 08:17 PM EDT