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FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is shown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., in this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. The Titans' virus outbreak keeps growing with quarterback Ryan Tannehill among three players being added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans will have to wait to hone offensive timing, chemistry

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 29, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton throws during a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles at the Eagles NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Newton on track to return to practice after testing mishap

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 24, 2021 11:30 AM EDT

New England Patriots players warm up at Gillette Stadium during an NFL football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats' vet Slater changing with the times to remain effective

By Glen Farley Aug. 08, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) makes a touchdown catch against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (39) during the first half an NFL divisional playoff football game in Baltimore, in this Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. The Patriots have agreed to sign free agent tight end Jonnu Smith in their biggest move to date to fill the void created by the departure of Rob Gronkowski. Smith, who was selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2017 draft, agreed Monday, March 15, 2021, to a four-year, $50 million deal, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, FIle)
New Pats TE Jonnu Smith eyeing 'fresh start on the journey'

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 23, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

No. 3 draft pick Jeff Okudah among Sunday's inactive players

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are without rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah, the third overall pick in the NFL draft, for their opener against the Chicago Bears. ...

Tom Brady-less Patriots are a brand new bunch entering 2020

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:16 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-5) New Faces: QB Cam Newton, K Justin Rohrwasser, S Kyle Dugger, LB John Uche, LB Anfernee Jennings, LB Cassh...

New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) and defensive back Devin McCourty (32) walk to center field before an NFL football training camp scrimmage, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, Pool)
Patriots gear up for opener with Gillette simulation

Gethin Coolbaugh Aug. 28, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton works out during an NFL football training camp practice, Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Folk ready to kick, teach in return to Patriots

By Gethin Coolbaugh Aug. 27, 2020 02:14 PM EDT