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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 […]
Bill Belichick doesn’t rule out possibility of Patriots carrying two kickers on 53-man roster
Patriots Nick Folk and Chad Ryland have been battling for the kicker job this preseason. Fourth-round rookie Chad Ryland has taken most of the kickoffs for the Patriots this preseason. Barry Chin/Globe Staff When the Patriots selected Chad Ryland in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, several assumed that Nick Folk’s time in […]
Final thoughts from the Patriots’ preseason finale loss to the Titans
Patriots Here’s the latest on Bailey Zappe’s struggles, Jack Jones’s playing time, Riley Reiff’s injury, and more. Bill Belichick AP Photo/George Walker IV 7 takeaways from the Patriots’ preseason loss to the Titans Patriots CB Jack Jones’ probable cause hearing reportedly pushed to September It was swelteringly hot in Nashville Friday night, with temperatures nearing […]
7 things to watch for in Patriots’ preseason finale against Titans
Patriots Mac Jones could sit Friday’s preseason finale out due to the state of New England’s offensive line. Kayshon Boutte will try to shore up a roster spot on Friday in Nashville. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) The Patriots will close out their preseason slate of games on Friday night when they take on the Tennessee Titans […]
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 […]
Logan Ryan explains why you shouldn’t ‘sleep’ on 2023 Patriots
Patriots “I think we all know Belichick will outperform expectations.” Logan Ryan believes the 2023 Patriots should still be competitive in the AFC East. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The Patriots will have an uphill climb in what should be a cutthroat AFC East during the 2023 NFL season. But one former Patriot is still high […]
Patriots legend Julian Edelman set to reunite with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski on Fox Sports
Patriots “I grew up watching the NFL on FOX on Sundays, and now being an analyst for FOX NFL KICKOFF feels full circle.” Tom Brady and Julian Edelman will reunite on the Fox Sports set in 2024. Jim Davis/Globe Staff When Tom Brady finally joins the Fox Sports broadcast booth as the network’s lead NFL analyst in […]
Vikings release former Patriots first-rounder N’Keal Harry
Patriots Harry, who spent last season with the Bears, spent less than a month with the Vikings. N’Keal Harry Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images Jerry Jones chastises Brandin Cooks for flying Cowboys teammates as a part-time pilot Kevin Hart tried to race a former Patriots running back. It left the comedian in a wheelchair. N’Keal […]
Why Matt Light isn’t panicking over the Patriots’ offensive-line concerns yet
Patriots “It’s going to make everybody on that offensive line and the entire offense feel a heck of a lot better.” Matt Light isn’t ready to fret over the state of the Patriots’ offensive line. Matthew J. Lee / Globe Staff The state of New England’s offense line stands as the most pressing concern on […]
Why Patriots reportedly cut DT Marquan McCall just a day after claiming him off waivers
Patriots McCall was expected to serve as valuable depth behind Davon Godchaux on New England’s depth chart. A reported knee issue is the reason behind Marquan McCall’s short tenure in New England. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The Patriots added some heft to their defensive line on Tuesday when they claimed 379-pound nose tackle Marquan McCall off […]