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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

Fans cheer during the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New Raiders regime pleased with first draft process

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 30, 2022 09:42 PM EDT

FILE - Dave Ziegler, of the Denver Broncos NFL football team, poses Aug. 4, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. As a first-time general manager, Ziegler knows his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders head into drafts with no picks until 3rd round

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs a youth injection at linebacker, offensive line, receiver and cornerback. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)
Frugal Patriots look to use draft to get faster at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams runs during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. The Las Vegas Raiders have traded two draft picks to Green Bay for All-Pro receiver Adams. A person familiar with the move said Thursday, March 17, the Raiders are sending the No. 22 overall pick in April's draft and another draft pick to the Packers to reunited Adams with his college quarterback Derek Carr. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
AP source: Raiders acquiring Davante Adams from Packers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) rushes Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 2, 2022. Jones bounced back from an injury-plagued 2020 season to record 10 1/2 sacks in 2021 for his seventh double-digit sack season. Only 12 players have had more seasons with at least 10 sacks and Jones' 107 1/2 for his career lead the NFL since he made his debut in 2012. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Raiders overhaul D-line by signing Jones, trading Ngakoue

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2022 01:03 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

13 players from 9 nations to compete for NFL global program

Jan. 11, 2022 08:08 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL will have 13 athletes from nine countries competing for a spot in the league's International Player Pathway program. The...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, center, is brought down by New England Patriots middle linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, left, and safety Adrian Phillips (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Phillips day to day as Pats prepare for Colts rushing attack

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 14, 2021 04:14 PM EST

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