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Former NFL player LeRoy Butler speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
LeRoy Butler leaps into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 06, 2022 01:58 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) celebrates with tight end Jacob Hollister (88) after Stidham scrambled for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football exhibition Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 04, 2022 11:43 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange (50) takes part in drills with offensive lineman Trent Brown, left, at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., on May 23, 2022. After a seven-game win streak late in 2021, the Patriots saw a quick end to their season in the wild-card round. They addressed some holes at receiver and on the offensive line this offseason, but the unit as a whole will be undergoing a transition after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to coach Las Vegas. Defense is also in the spotlight entering training camp as the Patriots look to replace cornerback J.C. Jackson, who left in free agency. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats rookie Strange holding his own in first NFL camp

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 04, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs with the ball during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots receivers hope to provide QB Jones with options

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 03, 2022 07:09 PM EDT

New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey (7) kicks during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, on Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots and Bailey have agreed to a new four-year contract that includes $6.5 guaranteed and could be worth as much as $13.325 million, a source with knowledge of the terms confirmed to The Associated Press, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because terms of the deal have not been released publicly.  (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Patriots sign punter Bailey to 4-year contract

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 01, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

FILE -New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux (92) celebrates a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. Godchaux says he’s humbled after signing a two-year, $20.8 million contract extension. But he says he’s motivated to help the Patriots improve on a run defense that again ranked near the bottom of the league in 2021.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Pats' Godchaux: 'More work to' do after earning extension

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up for a pass during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Day 1 of camp gives glimpse of Patriots' offensive structure

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 27, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Whatever the Patriots offense looks like in the aftermath of former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' departure, Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will have a role in molding it. The Patriots' veterans reported to training camp Tuesday, July 26, 2022, and the second-year quarterback's teammates say they already see him showing more personality.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offense

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 26, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches a 51-yard touchdown pass from Julian Edelman, as he runs from Baltimore Ravens defensive back Rashaan Melvin (38) in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game on Jan. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. Amendola, who earned two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots and became one of Tom Brady’s favorite playmakers during his five seasons in New England, is retiring. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Danny Amendola, 2-time Super Bowl winner with Pats, retires

Jul. 26, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange (50) takes part in drills with offensive lineman Trent Brown, left, at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., on May 23, 2022. After a seven-game win streak late in 2021, the Patriots saw a quick end to their season in the wild-card round. They addressed some holes at receiver and on the offensive line this offseason, but the unit as a whole will be undergoing a transition after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to coach Las Vegas. Defense is also in the spotlight entering training camp as the Patriots look to replace cornerback J.C. Jackson, who left in free agency. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
O-line, secondary in spotlight as Patriots enter camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

Patriots trade Harry to Bears for 7th-round pick

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 13, 2022 08:03 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — N'Keal Harry is getting the new beginning to his NFL career that he was looking for a year ago. The Patriots traded the 2019...

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warms up during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders say system changes don't make them 'Patriots West'

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 09, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores, right, watches as the team goes through drills during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Flores focused on new job with Steelers, not NFL lawsuit

By Will Graves Jun. 08, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game on Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Newton, who still considers himself one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL and remains an unrestricted free agent, said people’s perception of him has changed largely because he put himself in bad situations the past two years with the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Cam Newton on podcast: 'There's not 32 guys better than me'

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2022 07:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters before an NFL football team practice, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Damien Harris excited to get back on the field

By Glen Farley Jun. 07, 2022 06:27 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones steps on the field before the start of an NFL football team practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
2nd-year QB Mac Jones leaving something behind this year

By Glen Farley May. 23, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - Fox Sports television sideline broadcast reporter Erin Andrews, left, interviews then-New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady at midfield after an NFL football game between the Patriots and the New York Giants, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady will join Fox sports as its lead football analyst once his playing career ends, the network said on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. When that actually happens is unclear, since Brady recently renounced his announced retirement and said he plans to continue playing for the Tampa Bay Bucs. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Tom Brady to join Fox Sports when playing career ends

May. 10, 2022 10:34 AM EDT

Patriots sign 8 undrafted rookies ahead of offseason program

May. 09, 2022 05:25 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots again added to their growing pipeline of former Alabama players, including defensive lineman LaBryan Ray among...

New England Patriots NFL football first-round draft pick offensive linesman Cole Strange smiles after a news conference at Gillette Stadium, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots shore up OL, pick a QB and a couple more Joneses

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 30, 2022 07:41 PM EDT

Ben Lepper claps while announcing Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton as the New England Patriots pick during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Pats fill holes, adding Baylor WR Thornton, Houston CB Jones

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 29, 2022 09:24 PM EDT