New England Patriots
FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The one-year deal is worth up to $7.5 million with incentives, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it publicly. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Panthers-Broncos 9/8/2016

Jun. 29, 2020 03:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith appears before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The man convicted of killing former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has asked for a new trial because the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that split verdicts are unconstitutional in state criminal cases. Appeal attorney Eric Santana filed a request Wednesday, April 22, 2020, asking for a new trial for Cardell Hayes based on the 6-3 decision handed down Monday, news outlets reported. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Saints-Giants 12/9/2012

Apr. 23, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates a touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Pittsburgh. There was a time, believe it or not, when Brown wasn't an all-world talent with a penchant for self-destruction, but a sixth-round pick hoping to carve a niche in the NFL. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/16/2017

Apr. 21, 2020 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and tight end Rob Gronkowski head to the sideline during the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski has agreed to a reunion with Brady. The agent for the retired New England star confirmed Tuesday, April 21, 2020, that pending completion of a physical, Gronkowski has agreed to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are acquiring his rights from the Patriots. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Seahawks-Patriots 11/13/2016

Apr. 21, 2020 06:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2010, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski stretches as he dives into the end zone, beating St. Louis Rams cornerback Kevin Dockery, right, for a touchdown in the second quarter during an NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass. With a fun-loving personality as large as his biceps, Gronkowski was chosen 42nd overall in the NFL draft in 2010. He would grow to be a weapon for New England during his nine-year career. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Rams Patriots Aug-10

Apr. 21, 2020 05:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown by running back Dion Lewis during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass. Brady’s .774 regular season winning percentage ranks first in the Super Bowl era among quarterbacks with at least 50 starts. With 249 victories overall, including playoffs, he’s won almost as many games in two decades as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won (273) in the franchise’s 44-season history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/24/2017

Mar. 25, 2020 06:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, that he is leaving the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, FIle)
Kentucky Wildcats at North Carolina State Wolfpack 3/25/2019

Mar. 17, 2020 09:19 AM EDT

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speak to one another following the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots in Denver. Tom Brady has been synonymous with the AFC championship for the last two decades. Thirteen times he played for the Lamar Hunt Trophy and nine times he won it. Peyton Manning he bested once but three other times he lost to his nemesis in the conference title game, twice in Denver.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Patriots-Broncos 1/24/2016

Jan. 17, 2020 12:33 AM 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

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2014, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu watches from the bench in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Brownsin Cleveland. First-time eligibles Reggie Wayne and Polamalu are among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's modern-day 2020 class. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Steelers-Browns 10/12/2014

Jan. 02, 2020 06:52 PM EST

FILE in this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne during a Colts Ring of Honor ceremony during the halftime of an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis. First-time eligibles Wayne and Troy Polamalu are among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's modern-day 2020 class. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts 11/18/2018

Jan. 02, 2020 06:51 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick flips a pass as New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins, left, flies past in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:18 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 11:35 AM 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

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley, right, reaches to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:50 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:39 PM EST

New England Patriots running back James White (28) runs the ball for a touchdown past Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:25 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor (97) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 04:47 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots at Houston Texans 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 08:36 PM EST