Joe Thuney
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 wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) and defensive back Devin McCourty (32) walk to center field before an NFL football training camp scrimmage, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, Pool)
Patriots gear up for opener with Gillette simulation

Gethin Coolbaugh Aug. 28, 2020 05:09 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

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton works out during an NFL football training camp practice, Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Folk ready to kick, teach in return to Patriots

By Gethin Coolbaugh Aug. 27, 2020 02:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to throw in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott and NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry of Tennessee will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after failing to reach long-term deals with their teams. Prescott is set to make $31.4 million after earning slightly more than $4 million under his four-year rookie contract. The 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year negotiated for more than a year without coming to terms on a deal. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' Prescott doesn't get deal to replace franchise tag

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 15, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) heads to the practice field during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Andrews says he believes the blood clot issue in his lungs that caused him to miss the 2019 season was a freak occurrence that he’s ready to put behind him. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Pats' Andrews has no restrictions after blood clots issue

By Kyle Hightower May. 05, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Indianapolis Colts and longtime Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers have worked out a one-year contract. That’s according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be officially announced until Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Key additions and subtractions for AFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 19, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

QB, tight end, receiver top priorities for Patriots

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:19 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Phillip Dorsett, FS/ST Nate Ebner, DT Danny Shelton, RT Marshall Newhouse, C Ted...

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, hugs coach Bill Belichick after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, that he is leaving the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Brady's exit leaves Patriots to swim in crowded QB market

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 17, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady embraces Patriots owner Robert Kraft after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. Tom Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, that he is leaving the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, FIle)
Brady leaving Patriots, says 'football journey' is elsewhere

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 17, 2020 09:08 AM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks to the sideline after throwing an interception late in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots in unfamiliar spot entering offseason of unknowns

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 05, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott drops back to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Dallas Cowboys at New England Patriots 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 04:33 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown enter the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 11:32 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage (27) sits on the sidelines, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 59-10. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Is another drubbing in store for Dolphins against Patriots?

By Steven Wine Sep. 12, 2019 06:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead faces reporters in the team's locker room at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Summer of drama leads Antonio Brown to no-nonsense Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 09, 2019 08:12 PM EDT

Steelers-Patriots Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (9-6-1) at NEW ENGLAND (14-5) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — New England by 7½ RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) heads to the practice field during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. With time growing short before their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Patriots suddenly have an unexpected hole in the middle of their offensive line following the weekend hospitalization of starting center David Andrews because of blood clots in his lung. Andrews, 27, was released from the hospital Monday night, Aug. 26, 2019, according to the Boston Globe. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Blood clots in lung could sideline Patriots C Andrews

By Mark Farinella Aug. 27, 2019 12:52 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday arrive for a NFL football walkthrough, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta, ahead of Super Bowl 53 against the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams 2/3/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as his offensive line blocks during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. They're big boys with mean streaks and nasty attitudes on the field, yet the Patriots' offensive line still gets somewhat overlooked at times. During the playoffs, they've been as big a key as any position group by keeping Tom Brady clean and clearing the way for the running game. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Brown and the Pats' big boys up front set tone for offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 02, 2019 12:51 PM EST

FILE- In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots are bringing two of the top scoring offenses in the NFL to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Offensive lines key in Super Bowl for both Rams and Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 27, 2019 01:08 PM EST