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FILE - Chattanooga offensive lineman Cole Strange runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Strange was selected by the New England Patriots during the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Patriots trade down, take Chattanooga's Strange in 1st round

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 28, 2022 11:41 PM EDT

Pats send 5th-round pick to Texans for 6th-, 7th-round picks

Apr. 25, 2022 06:57 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots now have a pick in every round of the upcoming draft following a trade with the Texans. New England dealt a fifth...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady smiles as he arrives for an NFL football news conference for new head coach Todd Bowles Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
With Brady back, Buccaneers look to bolster depth in draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 22, 2022 06:51 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Thanks to Tom Brady’s return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t looking for any quick fixes in the NFL draft. The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s decision to end his brief retirement not only resolved the team’s quarterback situation, but also helped general manager Jason Licht retain most of a solid core of talent around Brady. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle)
Buccaneers aim to bolster depth, build for future in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:32 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 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver (14) of the runs off the field after warming up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
WR Godwin signs deal, happy about Bucs other offseason moves

By Fred Goodall Mar. 21, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

Tackle Trent Brown returning to Patriots on 2-year deal

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 21, 2022 12:33 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH (AP) — Offensive tackle Trent Brown has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the New England Patriots. Brown's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, on...

Bucs sign WR Russell Gage, acquire G Shaq Mason in trade

By Fred Goodall Mar. 18, 2022 05:49 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to give Tom Brady everything he needs to compete for another championship. Free agent receiver...

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

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Chargers not looking past last year's drubbing by Patriots

By Joe Reedy Oct. 28, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden, right, is congratulated by Kendrick Bourne (84) after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots 'not satisfied' after routing Jets in 1st home win

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 25, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) is congratulated by center David Andrews after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
NFL Today, Week 7

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2021 10:00 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is escorted to the locker room after an apparent injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jets' Wilson injures knee; Mahomes OK after visit to tent

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) grabs a touchdown pass while covered by New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. At left is New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger (23). (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Jones tosses 2 TDs, Patriots roll 54-13 as Jets lose Wilson

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 24, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive back Adrian Phillips (21) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots believe offense is better than it has performed

By Glen Farley Oct. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Cowboys looking to end six-game losing streak vs. Patriots

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 01:06 PM EDT

New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon faces reporters before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Old, new faces finding production at linebacker for Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 13, 2021 06:53 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Matt Judon (9) celebrates after recovering a fumble on the last play of the game against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. The Patriots won 25-22. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Patriots make needed progress in comeback win over Texans

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 11, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) catches a pass under pressure from Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots look to extend success against rookie QBs at Texans

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:51 PM EDT