Stephen Gostkowski
FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with special teams coach Joe Judge, right, during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants and Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke to the on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, because the deal is not done. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Giants finalize deal to make Joe Judge head coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 08, 2020 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with special teams coach Joe Judge, right, during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants and Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke to the on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, because the deal is not done. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats' Judge to be coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 07, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller, left, breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots still searching for answers after latest loss to KC

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 09, 2019 06:20 PM EST

Patriots re-sign kicker Nick Folk, release DL Albert Huggins

Dec. 07, 2019 05:42 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass/ (AP) — The Patriots have re-signed kicker Nick Folk a week after releasing him following an emergency appendectomy. Kai...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson (34) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Patriots, Chiefs set to meet in AFC championship rematch

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 05, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (12) pulls in a pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Patriots have much to clean up with Chiefs up next

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 02, 2019 05:45 PM EST

Patriots sign kicker Kai Forbath to replace Nick Folk

By Glen Farley Nov. 29, 2019 03:25 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots again swung their revolving door on kickers, signing veteran Kai Forbath to replace Nick Folk. ...

New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Derek Barnett (96) and Nate Gerry (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Lack of offense leaves Brady, Patriots fans concerned

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 18, 2019 04:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the field after fumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game, in Minneapolis. The Eagles upset the Patriots 41-33. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 52

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2019 11:52 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady rolls out to pass for a touchdown to Julian Edelman in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Unbeaten Patriots prepare best they can for Ravens' Jackson

By David Ginsburg Oct. 31, 2019 08:02 PM EDT

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson catches a pass in front of Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Watson plenty familiar with Ravens' defense

By Glen Farley Oct. 30, 2019 07:19 PM EDT

Patriots release kicker Nugent, tight end Tomlinson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 29, 2019 07:08 PM EDT
The New England Patriots have released kicker Mike Nugent and tight end Eric Tomlinson. A person familiar with the deal says the Patriots...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, rolls out to pass under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Offensive production increases as Pats' schedule toughens

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 28, 2019 05:05 PM EDT

Falcons-Cardinals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 10:47 AM EDT
ATLANTA (1-4) at ARIZONA (1-3-1) Sunday, 4:05 ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Atlanta by 1 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Atlanta 1-4, Arizona...

New England Patriots tight end Ryan Izzo (85) makes a touchdown catch against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Patriots offense regains footing against woeful Redskins

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 07, 2019 06:49 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in ther pocket against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Brady carries unbeaten Patriots past winless Redskins 33-7

By David Ginsburg Oct. 06, 2019 04:23 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs past Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
The Latest: RB Aaron Jones having career day for Packers

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 01:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski looks at the scoreboard in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The Patriots have placed kicker Stephen Gostkowski on injured reserve. The team announced the move Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 but didn’t disclose the 35-year-old’s injury. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Facing rare uncertainty at kicker, Patriots turn to Nugent

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 04, 2019 05:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Brady, 4-0 Pats face 0-4 Skins, whose QB situation is shaky

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 03, 2019 08:39 PM EDT

Pats sign veteran kicker Nugent to replace Gostkowski

Oct. 03, 2019 05:22 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have signed veteran kicker Mike Nugent to fill the spot created after Stephen Gostkowski was placed on injured reserve. ...