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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

FILE - Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker, front, breaks a tackle by Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace during the first half of an NFL football game, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots looked within their division to find some help at receiver, completing a trade with the Dolphins on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, to acquire veteran DeVante Parker. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Patriots complete trade with Dolphins for DeVante Parker

Apr. 05, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions. It helped get New England back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:26 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) passes the ball to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:41 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson, right, scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars Tre Herndon (37) and Tyson Campbell (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Wilkerson, Stevenson give Pats needed boost in win over Jags

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2022 07:02 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 12:31 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
The Latest: Four teams vying for final two NFC playoff spots

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) hangs onto the ball as Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer, right, tries for the strip on his touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Corrections needed for Patriots to solidify playoff position

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 27, 2021 06:09 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ronald Jones (27) reacts after rushing for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 23, 2021 01:19 PM EST

Members of the Indianapolis Colts jog out of the tunnel before the start of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts 12/19/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Miami Dolphins Dolphins quarterbacks coach Charlie Frye looks on as Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws a pass during NFL Football practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla., in preparation for their game against the New York Jets on Sunday. (David Santiago /Miami Herald via AP)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 16, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Van Jefferson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 02, 2021 12:07 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, right, celebrates with quarterback Mac Jones, left, after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Jones throws 2 TD passes, Patriots roll past Titans 36-13

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 28, 2021 04:28 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws a pass while warming up prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 24, 2021 05:18 PM EST

New England Patriots fans cheer before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a Panthers touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 18, 2021 12:46 PM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) is tended to by a medical trainer after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Hill was released from a Boston-area hospital after being treated for a neck sprain in Sunday's 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots. A team spokesman said Hill is traveling back to Cleveland on Monday, Nov. 15 following the scary moment in the closing minutes of the blowout loss.(AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Browns' Mayfield slowed by knee bruise, QB's latest injury

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2021 01:23 PM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) is tended to by a medical trainer after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Hill was released from a Boston-area hospital after being treated for a neck sprain in Sunday's 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots. A team spokesman said Hill is traveling back to Cleveland on Monday, Nov. 15 following the scary moment in the closing minutes of the blowout loss.(AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Browns' Hill released from Boston hospital with neck sprain

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2021 09:30 AM EST