Julian Edelman
FILE - This is a Nov. 24, 2019, file photo showing New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Edelman said he hopes that recent anti-Semitic social media posts by Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson can be a teaching moment not just for him but others as well. In a video posted to Instagram Thursday, July 9, 2020, Edelman joined the Eagles, NFL and others who have condemned Jackson’s posts over the weekend.(AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Pats' Edelman hopes Jackson posts serve as teaching moment

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 09, 2020 02:29 PM EDT

New Patriots WR Lee eager for fresh start after injuries

By Kyle Hightower May. 13, 2020 04:35 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — For wide receiver Marqise Lee, signing with the Patriots this offseason wasn’t about New England’s championship history. It...

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass. The NFL Draft is April 23-25, 2020. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Patriots trade out of 1st round, could make 5 picks on Day 2

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 24, 2020 12:56 AM EDT

FLE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, left, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. Kuechly is a possible pick at linebacker. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
All-Decade Team a dicey proposition, other than a few stars

By Barry Wilner Mar. 30, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) speaks with members of the media following an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots extended safety Devin McCourty's contract Sunday, March 15, 2020. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats' McCourty ready for post-Brady era in New England

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 25, 2020 05:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019 file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman stands on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. Edelman was arrested Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Southern California on suspicion of misdemeanor vandalism after allegedly jumping on the hood of someone's car. Police say Edelman caused unspecified damage when he jumped on the vehicle Saturday in Beverly Hills. The 33-year-old receiver was released on a citation and is scheduled to appear in court in April. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Patriots star Edelman arrested for vandalism in California

Jan. 12, 2020 12:21 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks to the sideline after throwing an interception late in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots in unfamiliar spot entering offseason of unknowns

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 05, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry goes over New England Patriots defenders for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Derrick Henry, Titans stun Patriots 20-13 in wild-card upset

By Barry Wilner Jan. 04, 2020 11:34 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots 1/4/2020

Jan. 04, 2020 07:59 PM EST

Patriots face familiar faces in wild-card round vs. Titans

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2020 12:12 PM EST
TENNESSEE (9-7) at NEW ENGLAND (12-4) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Patriots by 5 1/2 ...

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Dolphins stun Patriots 27-24, denying NE first-round bye

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 29, 2019 04:46 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Latest: Eagles in playoffs, claim NFC East after victory

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 11:47 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives past New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Despite work at fullback, Pats' Roberts still defense first

By Ken Powtak Dec. 26, 2019 07:52 PM EST

Chargers-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 10:30 AM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-10) at KANSAS CITY (11-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 9 ...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Amid hotshot passers, old men Brady and Brees roll on

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 01:33 AM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry, left, runs with the ball as quarterback Tom Brady, right, runs ahead to block in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Through ups and downs, Patriots still atop AFC East

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 23, 2019 06:35 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, drops back to pass under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Bills squander AFC East hopes in loss to Patriots

Gethin Coolbaugh Dec. 21, 2019 10:00 PM EST

Houston Texans strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) celebrates with cornerback Gareon Conley (22) after Addae intercepted a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Patriots, Texans clinch division titles with wins

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 08:13 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, front, catches a pass for a two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots beat Bills 24-17, win 11th straight AFC East crown

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 21, 2019 08:02 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/21/2019

Dec. 21, 2019 04:46 PM EST