New England Patriots

The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon runs for a touchdown after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots aren’t ready to give up on the possibility of Gordon playing football again in New England. The team extended qualifying offers to the restricted free agent receiver as well as defensive back Jonathan Jones on Wednesday, March 13. Gordon could rejoin New England only if he’s reinstated from his latest suspension for violating an agreement that allowed him to play after multiple drug suspensions. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Patriots extend tender offer to suspended WR Josh Gordon

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 13, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2012 file photo, New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez speaks in the locker room at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Massachusetts' highest court on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, reinstated Hernandez's murder conviction, scrapping a legal principle that had erased it after he killed himself in prison in April 2017. Hernandez had been found guilty in 2015 of killing semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd. Two years later, the 27-year-old was found dead in his prison cell days after being acquitted of most charges in a separate double-murder case. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Court reinstates late Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction

By Alanna Durkin Richer Mar. 13, 2019 05:17 PM EDT

The Latest: Lawyers slam restoration of Hernandez conviction

Mar. 13, 2019 02:08 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on the reinstatement of Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction (all times local): 2 p.m. Attorneys for late NFL...

FILE- In this Jan. 3, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) reacts after a first down catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. Brown has caught a lot of criticism for orchestrating his departure from Pittsburgh, and landing a hefty pay raise as part of the deal. Maybe, if the contracts were fully guaranteed, stars such as Brown wouldn't have to go to such lengths to make sure they're compensated fairly. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

What happened to Raiders' and Jets' rebuilding plans?

By Barry Wilner Mar. 13, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game in Pittsburgh. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Giants trade Beckham to Browns, Jets get Bell

By Barry Wilner Mar. 13, 2019 01:09 AM EDT

FILE - This is a 2018 file photo showing Sheldon Richardson of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Browns and free agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract. Richardson has played with three other team since 2013 and will receive $21.5 million guaranteed.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because NFL rules prohibit teams from announcing signings until 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday. (AP Photo/File)

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The Latest: Titans agree with Cameron Wake on 3-year deal

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 11:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two counts of misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution. Kraft’s attorney Jack Goldberger filed the written plea in Palm Beach County, Fla., court documents released Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. The 77-year-old Kraft is requesting a non-jury trial. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Police: Nearly $200k seized from spa Kraft visited for sex

By Terry Spencer Mar. 12, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Top 10 NFL free agents of all time.

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 06:25 PM EDT

NFL At 100: Free agency has been a boon to NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 12, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive back Lamarcus Joyner during the first half in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a four-year contract with free agent safety Lamarcus Joyner. A person familiar with the deal said Tuesday, March 12, 2019, on condition of anonymity, that Joyner will sign the contract after the start of the new league year. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move can't be finalized until Wednesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

AP Source: Raiders agree to deal with safety Lamarcus Joyner

By Josh Dubow Mar. 12, 2019 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Miami Dolphins' Danny Amendola runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The Detroit Lions signed Danny Amendola, giving them a slot receiver they missed after trading Golden Tate to Philadelphia last season. Detroit made the move Monday, March 11, 2019, to add another former New England Patriot to the organization. Amendola had 59 receptions for 575 yards and one touchdown last season with the Miami Dolphins after playing for New England from 2013-17 and winning two Super Bowls. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

AP Source: Lions agree to $36M, 4-year deal with CB Coleman

By Larry Lage Mar. 11, 2019 09:52 PM EDT

Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

Free Agency-Raiders Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:40 PM EDT
OAKLAND RAIDERS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: TE Jared Cook, RB Marshawn Lynch, RB Doug Martin, CB Rashan Melvin, WR Dwayne Harris, S Marcus...

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:39 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (14-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: K Stephen Gostkowski, P Ryan Allen, WR Cordarrelle Patterson, WR Chris Hogan, WR Phillip Dorsett,...

Free Agency-Eagles Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:18 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-8) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Nick Foles, WR Golden Tate, DE Brandon Graham, RB Jay Ajayi, LB Jordan Hicks, DT Haloti Ngata,...

Free Agency-Panthers Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:17 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Mike Adams, RB Cameron Artis-Payne, RB Kenjon Barner, RB Travaris Cadet, K Chandler Catanzaro, OT...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game,in Pittsburgh. The Oakland Raiders have agreed to sign free agent offensive tackle Trent Brown to a four-year deal worth a record $66 million. A person familiar with the contract said Monday, March 11, 2019, that Brown will receive $36.75 million guaranteed in the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be finalized until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

AP Source: Raiders to sign tackle Trent Brown to $66M deal

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2019 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2011, file photo, NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith, left, and NFL football Commissioner Roger Goodell speak during a news conference at the NFL Players Association in Washington, after the NFL Players Association executive board and 32 team reps voted unanimously to approve the terms of a deal with owners to the end the 4½-month lockout. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

NFL at 100: Another labor stoppage looms in 2 years

By Barry Wilner Mar. 10, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 1966, file photo, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, left, announces that New Orleans has been awarded the league's 16th franchise during a news conference in New Orleans. Under Rozelle, there were two strikes and three other work stoppages, though only the strikes affected the regular season. And, to be fair, Rozelle was not involved in negotiations with the union, then led by Ed Garvey; the NFL’s management council had full authority. (AP Photo, File)

NFL At 100: Finding labor peace always a tortured process

By Barry Wilner Mar. 10, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

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