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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Leipzig Kings wide receiver Yoshihito Omi, 11, from Japan takes part in the NFL International Combine at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. International athletes on Tuesday took part in a series of tests in front of NFL evaluators for a potential position in the NFL's International Player Pathway programme. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
International players get taste of NFL at tryout in London

By Ken Maguire Oct. 12, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

The New York Jets take on the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
NFL picks 3 German cities to bid for regular-season game

By Ken Maguire Oct. 12, 2021 05:03 AM EDT

Melissa Zaske, left, of Vancouver, wears Tom Brady's current Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey while walking with her husband Derek, who wears Tom Brady's old New England Patriots jersey, prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

NFL to hold international combine in October in London

Sep. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
LONDON (AP) — The NFL will stage an international combine for 50 athletes from 14 countries next month in London. The invitational scouting...

New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) reacts after a running play in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Austrian med student trying to make Giants roster

By Tom Canavan Aug. 18, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

Patriots re-sign running back James White to 1-year deal

Mar. 25, 2021 06:30 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots have re-signed running back James White, bringing back a key veteran cog of their offense. The deal is for one...

4 international players added to NFL rosters for 2020

Apr. 27, 2020 04:31 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Each of the NFC East teams will carry an international player on its practice squad in the upcoming season. As part of its...

9 international players to compete in NFL's pathway program

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2019 01:10 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Nine athletes from eight countries will compete for a spot in the NFL's International Player Pathway Program for 2020. ...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts 20-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
O’Brien tries for 1st win over Belichick as Texans host Pats

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 27, 2019 05:58 PM EST

New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) recovers the ball fumbled by New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, left, after Darnold was sacked during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Patriots blitz Jets, gain more confidence with Browns next

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 22, 2019 06:01 PM EDT

New England Patriots fullback Jakob Johnson (47)- is tripped up by Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Patriots FB Jakob Johnson placed on IR with shoulder injury

Oct. 14, 2019 06:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive end Chase Winovich, left, carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown after a punt by New York Giants punter Riley Dixon, on the turf, was blocked in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots force 4 turnovers, beat Giants 35-14 to reach 6-0

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 10, 2019 11:40 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the sideloines before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New England Patriots at Washington Redskins 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 10:42 AM EDT

German-born rookie Jakob Johnson gets chance on Pats roster

By Mark Farinella Sep. 25, 2019 07:28 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It's not as if Jakob Johnson had never seen an American football before he became a member of the New England Patriots. ...

New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole, behind, tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats are dominating on defense, facing injury concerns

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 23, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive back Keion Crossen celebrates his interception with Patrick Chung, right, in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Brian Hoyer, Demaryius Thomas cut by Patriots

By Mark Farinella Aug. 31, 2019 07:41 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills' Christian Wade runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Wade gave up a promising career representing England in rugby to give American football a try. On his first play from scrimmage in a competitive setting, the 28-year-old from Slough _ best known for home of the BBC's version of "The Office" sitcom _ scored a touchdown on a 65-yard run to help the Buffalo Bills secure a 24-16 preseason-opening win over Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' 28-year-old rookie passes on rugby to give NFL a try

By John Wawrow Aug. 09, 2019 09:37 PM EDT

NFL International Combine headed to Germany

Jul. 09, 2019 09:37 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL International Combine is headed to Germany for the first time. The showcase is similar to the annual NFL Combine that takes...

4 international players added to NFL rosters for 2019 season

By The Associated Press Apr. 08, 2019 09:05 PM EDT
The NFL announced Monday that each team in the AFC East will carry an additional overseas player on its practice squad as part of an expansion of the International...