DETROIT — If Jakobi Meyers wanted to, he could probably use his status as an undrafted rookie as motivation. Not need for that, the New England receiver says. The Patriots gave him an opportunity, and that’s who he needs to impress. “I have to keep proving to my coaches that I deserve to be here,” Meyers […]
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Patriots WR Josh Gordon staying in shape, seeks reinstatement to NFL
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Josh Gordon’s status with the NFL remains unresolved, but the former Pro Bowl receiver spent the offseason making sure he’d be ready if allowed to play. “If you train with him, you wouldn’t even know that he’s suspended or anything,” said Detroit Lions receiver Brandon Powell, who has worked out with Gordon […]
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Patriots Van Noy complimentary of Lions in return
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Kyle Van Noy had plenty of nice things to say about his former team. Of course, it’s been his own career that has taken off since he left Detroit. “It feels good to come back a winner and say hi to people I haven’t seen in a while,” the New England linebacker […]
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Even with new deal, Brady still not looking too far ahead
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Even with a new contract, Tom Brady faces some uncertainty about his future. At his age, that’s hard to avoid. “I’m ready to go this year and that’s really what matters. That’s where my focus is,” Brady said. “It’s a unique situation I’m in. I’m in my 20th year with the same […]
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Tom Brady signs 2-year extension with Pats
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quarterback Tom Brady won’t be playing in a contract year after all. According to a source, Brady and the New England Patriots have closed in on a two-year contract extension. According to the NFL Network, the deal is worth $70 million. This makes for a nice birthday present for Brady, who turned 42 […]
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Pro Football Hall of Fame inducts 2019 class
CANTON, Ohio — What a defensive backfield in gold jackets: Ed Reed , Ty Law and Champ Bailey. And what a challenge they had throughout their careers, trying to cover fellow inductee Tony Gonzalez. All four entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. “Fitting to be in here with Mr. Johnny Robinson and […]
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Patriot Ty Law’s path to Hall guided by ‘Super’ dreams
NEW YORK — Ty Law was a wide-eyed youngster with big dreams when he started making summer visits to his Uncle Tony’s home in Texas. They fueled his passion for football. And, they guided his journey to greatness. Tony Dorsett was forging his own path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame long before his nephew […]
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Gilmore looks to anchor Patriots defense this year
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. —Stephon Gilmore needed little time to get comfortable in a Patriots jersey. In his second year with the team last season he was an All-Pro. In the NFL title game, he made a key interception against the Rams to earn his first Super Bowl ring. This spotlight keeps growing. He was named the […]
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Patriots News: Bennett takes long route to 1st practice with Pats
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Michael Bennett took long-distance travel to a new level Sunday. The veteran defensive lineman disembarked a red-eye flight from Hawaii to Boston on Sunday morning and quickly made his way to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough to participate in his first full-pads training camp practice with the New England Patriots. Bennett said that taking […]
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Collins seeks redemption with Pats
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Jamie Collins was a Super Bowl champion in 2014 who found himself banished to pro football’s purgatory two years later as his New England Patriots marched toward another appearance in the championship game. Now Collins is back with the Patriots, looking to reassert himself amid a talented group of linebackers following two-plus seasons […]