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LSU head coach Brian Kelly talks with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during LSU football Pro Day on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Patriots enter NFL draft holding 11 picks to address needs

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 20, 2023 03:23 PM EDT

AP source: Broncos hire ex-head coach Vance Joseph as new DC

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 23, 2023 01:53 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the hiring tells The Associated Press that Sean Payton is bringing back ex-Broncos head coach Vance Joseph to...

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Patriots announce hiring of Bill O'Brien as new OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 26, 2023 11:08 AM EST

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP source: Bill O'Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 24, 2023 02:38 PM EST

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Burrow, AFC North-leading Bengals visit struggling Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 22, 2022 08:48 PM EST

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions finally finding ways to win in December on the road

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs between Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) and defensive end Boogie Basham (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short again

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 02, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) is brought down by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph after a nine-yard reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 13, 2022 04:40 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs for yardage while avoiding a tackle by Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Tindall during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears hope Fields keeps promising run going against Lions

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 10, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith calls out from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
2 coaches fired, several others remain on hot seat

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2022 12:05 PM EST

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) celebrates his interceptiopn on Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. The New York Jets won 16-9. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Surging Jets look to end 12-game skid vs. rival Patriots

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 27, 2022 08:38 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) speaks during a post-game news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Steelers 16-10. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee )
Dolphins hoping to take advantage of floundering Lions

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 08:31 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Lions owner says she is still confident in team's leadership

By Larry Lage Oct. 26, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, center, on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Lions head into bye at 1-4 after 29-0 rout at New England

By Dave Hogg Oct. 10, 2022 07:08 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions, Patriots looking to bounce back from 1-3 starts

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, scratches his head on the sidelines next to senior football advisor/offense Matt Patricia, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Lions' No. 1 offense hoping to pounce on reeling Patriots

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs talks to reporters during a press conference after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 17-16. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seahawks' Diggs thankful for time in Detroit ahead of return

By Tim Booth Sep. 28, 2022 08:19 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

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick steps on the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Year 2 jump for Mac Jones key to Patriots' success in 2022

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 23, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, left, greets New York Giants coach Brian Daboll before an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Play-calling picture remains murky for Patriots offense

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 15, 2022 02:55 PM EDT