15 Mar, 2025

Patriots cut veteran defensive tackle Carl Davis

Patriots Davis appeared in 33 games over the past two seasons. Jamie Collins Sr., Ja’Whaun Bentley, and Carl Davis Jr. walk off the field near the end of the game. Jim Davis/Globe Staff The Patriots, in a somewhat surprising move, cut veteran defensive tackle Carl Davis on Saturday. “It’s been a fun 3 years,” Davis […]

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Steve Sidwell, former Patriots defensive coach, dies at 78

Patriots Steve Sidwell served as defensive coordinator for the Patriots from 1997-99. FRANK O’BRIEN, GLOBE STAFF By Emma Healy, The Boston Globe August 24, 2023 Steve Sidwell, who served as linebackers coach for the Patriots from 1982-84 and was New England’s defensive coordinator from 1997-99, died Wednesday evening. He was 78. “I am sad to […]

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‘This might be the best defensive duo’: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett gush over Celtics’ backcourt’s scrappiness

Celtics “It looks hella scrappy in person,” Celtics icon Paul Pierce said of the play of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday. Derrick White and Jrue Holiday have made it tough for opposing guards to score on them so far this season. (AP Photo/John Munson) The offensive prowess of the new-look Celtics was on full display […]

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Here’s what Kristaps Porzingis said about his defensive impact and chemistry with new teammates

Celtics “[If] I see an opportunity to maybe put some pressure on them defensively, I go for it.” Kristaps Porzingis (right) and his defense were vital in the Celtics’ win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Charles Krupa/AP Photo Miles McBride is very good at scoring around the basket. The New York Knicks’ point […]

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Patriots elevate DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. amid defensive line injuries

Patriots The move comes a day after Davon Godchaux and Christian Barmore were listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Jeremiah Pharms Jr. was elevated from the Patriots’ practice squad on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Amis) Jabrill Peppers and JuJu Smith-Schuster both received fines from the NFL. Here’s why. Mac Jones reportedly won’t be fined for alleged […]

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Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez named NFL’s defensive rookie of the month

Patriots Gonzalez is off to a strong start early in his Patriots career. Christian Gonzalez’s interception in Sunday’s Patriots loss represents the highlight of a promising start to his NFL career. Ezekiel Elliott focuses on Patriots knowing emotions may flow in homecoming with Cowboys Tyreek Hill was impressed by Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez: ‘He’s real […]

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