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New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry (15) runs after catching a pass during an NFL football practice, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Belichick: Relationship good with Harry despite trade demand

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 02, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton reacts during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
J.C. Jackson blossoms as a ballhawk in Patriots secondary

By Glen Farley Jul. 31, 2021 02:37 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry speaks to media after an NFL football practice, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Newton, Jones embracing budding friendship and competition

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 30, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jake Dolegala (9) warms up during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots RB Damien Harris looking ahead to more playing time

By Glen Farley Jul. 29, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
'Built to last': In 10th year, Cousins relishes durability

By Dave Campbell Jul. 28, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith, right, catches the ball while performing a field drill as tight end Hunter Henry (85) looks on during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Back on field, Smith eyeing possibilities for Patriots TEs

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., in this Friday, June 4, 2021, file photo. Cam Newton will enter Patriots training camp as New England’s starting quarterback. Coach Bill Belichick made that clear multiple times this offseason. But the coach says, that like all positions, who has the job at the end of camp is an open question as the Patriots prepare to open their second camp since Tom Brady's departure. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
'Clean slate' in QB competition as Pats open training camp

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 27, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Integrating new additions is top camp priority for Patriots

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:22 AM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Foxborough, Massachusetts LAST YEAR: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in...

New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones (50) and Brian Hoyer (5) work out on the field during an NFL football practice as offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, right, looks on, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots sign QB Mac Jones, latest to try to follow Brady

Jul. 06, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) waves his arms while warming up near wide receiver Marvin Hall (14) during an NFL football minicamp practice, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Newton knows he has much to prove this season

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 15, 2021 05:26 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, stands on the field during an NFL football practice, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Gilmore absent as team opens mandatory minicamp

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 14, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones passes the ball during an NFL football practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New nickname in hand, Pats rookie Jones finding his footing

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 10, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton throws a pass as Jarrett Stidham (4) and Brian Hoyter (5) look on during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Belichick: Newton not practicing, but fine after hand injury

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 10, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor makes a catch during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Receiver Agholor getting accustomed to new offense with Pats

By Glen Farley Jun. 04, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterbacks Brian Hoyer (5) and Jarrett Stidham (4) share a light moments during an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Rookie Jones fitting in with Pats during offseason workouts

By Glen Farley May. 27, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

Patriots sign 6th-round pick Bledsoe, re-sign Hoyer

May. 18, 2021 08:07 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots have signed safety and 2021 sixth-round draft pick Joshuah Bledsoe and re-signed free agent quarterback Brian Hoyer. ...

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, right, holds a team jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the New England Patriots selected him with the 15th pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Patriots wait, draft former Alabama QB Mac Jones at No. 15

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 29, 2021 10:28 PM EDT

FILE - Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Evanston, Ill., in this Tuesday, March 9, 2021, file photo. Slater is as possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Mock Draft: As usual, it's all about the quarterbacks

By Barry Wilner Apr. 26, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, talks to head coach Bill Belichick as their team warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. But after watching Tom Brady celebrate another Super Bowl in another city, Belichick and his boss, Robert Kraft, had seen enough. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
QB position still in spotlight for Patriots entering draft

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 23, 2021 04:09 PM EDT

Patriots need QB, remain wild card holding 15th overall pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
15. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) LAST SEASON: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in New England began with optimism after the team...