Davon Godchaux
FILE -New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux (92) celebrates a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. Godchaux says he’s humbled after signing a two-year, $20.8 million contract extension. But he says he’s motivated to help the Patriots improve on a run defense that again ranked near the bottom of the league in 2021.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Pats' Godchaux: 'More work to' do after earning extension

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2022 04:16 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 - 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

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots not quite back yet after another early playoff exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2022 02:42 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes over New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux (92) who is blocked by Bills' Ike Boettger (65) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 12/6/2021

Dec. 06, 2021 08:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 09:27 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, right, celebrates with quarterback Mac Jones, left, after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Jones throws 2 TD passes, Patriots roll past Titans 36-13

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 28, 2021 04:28 PM EST

New England Patriots fans cheer before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, speaks with quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots focused on stopping run ahead of matchup vs. Browns

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 10, 2021 04:15 PM EST

New England Patriots defensive back Adrian Phillips (21) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots believe offense is better than it has performed

By Glen Farley Oct. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the field in the rain prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Panthers acquire Gilmore from Pats for 6th-round pick in '23

By Steve Reed And Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2021 10:24 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

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sideline before a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles at the Eagles NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Pats' revamped defense expects test from Miami's Tagovailoa

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 08, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his players during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rookie QB Mac Jones ushers in new era for revamped Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 01, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

With Jones at QB, improved D, Pats poised to be back in mix

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) New faces: QB Mac Jones, TE Jonnu Smith, TE Hunter Henry, WR Nelson Agholor, WR Kendrick Bourne, DT Davon...

Integrating new additions is top camp priority for Patriots

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:22 AM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Foxborough, Massachusetts LAST YEAR: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in...

Tua's progress a key as Dolphins begin Year 3 under Flores

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
MIAMI DOLPHINS (10-6) CAMP SITE: Miami Gardens, Florida LAST YEAR: The Dolphins missed the playoffs for a fourth...

FILE - In this June 10, 2021, file photo, New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore warms up at NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots have signed Barmore to a rookie contract and have now reached deals with their entire 2021 draft class. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats sign Barmore, last member of draft class, to deal

Jul. 21, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Patriots sign 3rd-round pick Ronnie Perkins to rookie deal

Jul. 20, 2021 08:39 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have signed defensive end Ronnie Perkins to a rookie contract, leaving only one member of their 2021 draft class unsigned...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, stands on the field during an NFL football practice, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Gilmore absent as team opens mandatory minicamp

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 14, 2021 04:47 PM EDT