The cornerback may be ready to take the field again, but as a help or a hindrance?
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NFL notebook: Butler getting better with each game
Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler has a bounce-back performance against the Texans.
Patriots need production from their running game
New England’s backfield needs to be more consistent for the Patriots to be successful.
Analysis: Patriots should have easier time with teams on their schedule
Kansas City’s tactics on defense Thursday can not be matched by any other teams in the NFL.
Patriots’ new receiver Phillip Dorsett looks to help out
Dorsett, a former first-round draft pick, has experience as a returner as well as a pass-catcher.
Patriots, Texans work together in West Virginia
The teams break the monotony of training camp by running joint practices before their preseason game Saturday night.
Rob Gronkowski’s little brother hopes to make his own, quieter mark in New England
Fullback Glenn Gronkowski will never be as big a presence, but he thinks he can carve out a niche.
NFL notebook: Jaguars gain experience practicing with the Patriots
The teams play an exhibition game Thursday night.
Commentary: Garoppolo? Just wait and watch
Jimmy Garoppolo may not look like … well … Tom Brady, in practices, but the exhibition games will be more telling.
Patriots’ Dion Lewis hoping to return to form
Lewis, who was slowed down last season after knee surgery, looks to return to his shifty, elusive ways in the Pats’ backfield.