Stephon Gilmore
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. The NFL has fined the New Orleans Saints $500,000 and stripped them of a 2021 seventh-round draft pick for violating league COVID-19 protocols, a person with direct knowledge of the discipline told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 29. New Orleans was fined as a repeat offender; Payton previously was docked $150,000 and the team $250,000 because the head coach failed to properly wear a face covering against the Raiders in Week 2. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
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New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. The NFL has fined the New Orleans Saints $500,000 and stripped them of a 2021 seventh-round draft pick for violating league COVID-19 protocols, a person with direct knowledge of the discipline told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 29. New Orleans was fined as a repeat offender; Payton previously was docked $150,000 and the team $250,000 because the head coach failed to properly wear a face covering against the Raiders in Week 2. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
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By Barry Wilner Nov. 29, 2020 10:46 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
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New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates in the driving rain after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots won’t have cornerback Stephon Gilmore for the third straight game after he was ruled out with a knee injury for Sunday night...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) gains yardage against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Michel returns, Gilmore still out as Pats prepare for Jets

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 05, 2020 06:09 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, stands with Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. The Denver Broncos say that general manager John Elway and team president Joe Ellis have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were informed Tuesday, Nov. 3 of positive tests. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
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By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 03, 2020 12:51 PM EST

New England Patriots' Cam Newton (1) rushes past Buffalo Bills' Harrison Phillips (99) and Tre'Davious White (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Newton fumbled the ball on the play. The Bills won 24-21. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Free-falling Patriots' skid hits 4 following loss to Bills

By John Wawrow Nov. 01, 2020 07:48 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) breaks a tackle by New England Patriots' Byron Cowart to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills beat Patriots 24-21 on Newton's late fumble

By John Wawrow Nov. 01, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (30) runs from New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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NFL: Chargers-Broncos game still on despite COVID-19 cases

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The NFL said Friday that the Los Angeles Chargers' game at Denver this weekend isn't in jeopardy after players on both teams tested...

Buffalo Bills' Tre'Davious White, left, chases New York Jets' Chris Hogan during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Bills don't miss Brady in preparing to face Newton-led Pats

By John Wawrow Oct. 29, 2020 06:36 PM EDT

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick leave the field after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Latest loss reveals just how deep Patriots' problems run

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 26, 2020 04:38 PM EDT

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)
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