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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waves while walking on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O'Connell

By Dave Campbell Nov. 23, 2022 01:35 PM EST

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) celebrates his interceptiopn on Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. The New York Jets won 16-9. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Surging Jets look to end 12-game skid vs. rival Patriots

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 27, 2022 08:38 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Fired Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Pro Bowl players echo concerns brought by Flores' lawsuit

By Greg Beacham Feb. 05, 2022 08:50 PM EST

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback — Aaron...

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Patriots, doomed by slow start, look ahead to playoffs

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 09, 2022 09:05 PM EST

CORRECTS TO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS RUNNING BACK BRANDON BOLDEN (25) NOT DOLPHINS CORNERBACK XAVIEN HOWARD - New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25 runs with the ball while pursued by Miami Dolphins free safety Jevon Holland (8) and cornerback Byron Jones (24), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 09, 2022 07:54 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates with P.J. Williams (26) after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Slater, David 4th-time nominees for NFL sportsmanship award

Dec. 30, 2021 10:54 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Matthew Adams, right, blocks a punt by New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey (7) during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Colts' E.J. Speed ran the ball back for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Uncharacteristic miscues cost Patriots in loss at Indy

By Michael Marot Dec. 19, 2021 01:19 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) is knocked out of bounds by New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Taylor helps Colts turn table on Patriots with 27-17 victory

By Michael Marot Dec. 18, 2021 11:26 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) and Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship

Dec. 09, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Adrian Peterson answers questions after an NFL football practice Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans signed the 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back to help replace injured NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Ageless oldies but goodies defying Father Time around NFL

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 11, 2021 03:53 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) walks off the field past head coach Bill Belichick late in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Patriots have much to fix with Tom Brady looming next

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 26, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

New England Patriots players warm up at Gillette Stadium during an NFL football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats' vet Slater changing with the times to remain effective

By Glen Farley Aug. 08, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady (12), left, after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Gronkowski is one of 218 players to appear in a Super Bowl as Brady's teammate, a number that will grow by more than 40 this week when Brady makes his record 10th trip to to the title game. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari, File)
Brady Bunch: QB has taken over 200 teammates to Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2021 03:04 PM EST

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Results of The Associated Press 2020 NFL All-Pro balloting selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. Olszewski was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, FIle)
2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:13 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Patriots 22-12.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
On Football: With Brady on verge of playoffs, Patriots done

By Barry Wilner Dec. 21, 2020 02:23 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell, center, leads a huddle with teammates after working out prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Campbell finalist again for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Dec. 15, 2020 03:45 PM EST

32 players nominated for NFL's Sportsmanship Award

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 03:07 PM EST
From star quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Patrick Mahomes to standout center Jason Kelce to dynamic defensive end Joey Bosa, 32 players have been...