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In the dead time between the offseason program and the start of training camp, coaches constantly worry about players getting into trouble. Bill Belichick didn’t have to wait long. Via Boston25News.com, Patriots cornerback Jack Jones was arrested on Friday at Logan International Airport for attempting to bring two firearms onto a plane, among other alleged [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots cornerback Jack Jones is arrested for attempting to bring firearms onto a plane

Free agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins completed his visit with the Patriots on Thursday. Mike Reiss of ESPN reports that “barring an unexpected turn,” both sides are expected to take some time to assess where they are. Hopkins posted a photo of himself on Instagram with Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon from inside the team’s locker [more] … [Read more...] about Report: DeAndre Hopkins completes visit with Patriots, will take time to make decision

Tom Brady is in the process of buying a slice of the Raiders. The specific amount has not been disclosed; we’ve reported it’s believed something more than ceremonial. Brady, in a recent interview with the Associated Press, made it clear that his role in running the team will not be significant. “I’ll be playing a [more] … [Read more...] about Tom Brady plans to have a “very passive role” in management of Raiders

Patriots defensive lineman Lawrence Guy is not participating in the team’s mandatory minicamp, and coach Bill Belichick isn’t discussing it. Belichick told reporters that Guy’s absence from minicamp is something they’ll have to ask him about. “You’d have to talk to him about that,” Belichick said. “Whatever the issue is, you can talk to him [more] … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick on Lawrence Guy’s absence: “You’d have to talk to him about that”

Free agent offensive tackle D.J. Fluker has not played since 2020, but he hasn’t given up on a comeback. He has lost 40 pounds and is working to get back in the league. The Eagles recently worked out Fluker, and according to Jordan Schultz of theScore.com, the Patriots worked him out Monday. The Patriots need [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots worked out D.J. Fluker

When Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked last month about the latest attempt to make the kickoff return safer by having fewer of them, he didn’t say much. (Shocker.) But it was clear that he agrees with the viewpoints of coaches who don’t like the change. The latest tweak, a reaction to the unintended consequence [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots kickers spent time on Friday working on squib kicks

Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne set career highs with 55 catches and 800 receiving yards during the 2021 season, but he wasn’t able to build on that in 2022. Bourne joined the rest of the Patriots in an underwhelming offensive performance last season. He caught 35 passes for 434 yards, which was a drop in [more] … [Read more...] about Kendrick Bourne: I didn’t give Patriots my best effort last season

Patriots third-round pick Marte Mapu has agreed to terms and is signing his rookie deal Friday. His representation, Bryan A Ehrlich and Matt Glose of Generation Sports Group, announced the deal. The team lists Mapu as a linebacker, but he has played a variety of spots in his short time with the Patriots. He played [more] … [Read more...] about Third-round pick Marte Mapu signs rookie deal with Patriots

Former NFL receiver Julian Edelman has weighed in on the grass vs. turf debate. Then again, from the perspective of the men who play the game, it’s not much of a debate. Players strongly prefer grass to turf. If not unanimously. “I tore my ACL on a shitty turf in Detroit which was absolutely ridiculous,” [more] … [Read more...] about Julian Edelman tees off on NFL for turf fields