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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 […]
Just 4 practices in, Ezekiel Elliott is already taking a vocal leadership role with the Patriots
Patriots “You create those bonds off the field and that will carry over to the field.” Ezekiel Elliott has already made his presence felt during his limited practice reps in New England. Barry Chin / Globe Staff Ezekiel Elliott has only logged a total of four practices with the Patriots, with only two of those […]
Devin McCourty explains why Kendrick Bourne is the Patriots player he’s ‘most excited’ to see in 2023
Patriots Kendrick Bourne AP Photo/Matt Ludtke Damien Woody thinks Mac Jones will have a ‘bounce-back year’ in 2023 What Ezekiel Elliott said in his first interview as a Patriot Kendrick Bourne told reporters earlier this month that he is in the best shape of his life. After a lackluster 2022 season, he’s worked hard to […]
He still hasn’t had his first Dunkin’, but rookie Christian Gonzalez is starting to settle in with the Patriots
Patriots “I definitely see one on every corner. It’s different. Still haven’t had it, but maybe I’ll try it out.” Christian Gonzalez has settled into a featured role on New England’s defense. (Winslow Townson/AP Images He only has two preseason games under his belt, but Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez has looked right at home in […]