James Develin
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...

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Foxborough, Mass. A person familiar with the situation says Hightower has decided to opt out of the 2020 season. Hightower’s decision was made out of concern for the health of his fiancée and child, who was born earlier this month, the person said. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Pats face challenges as starters Hightower, Chung opt out

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) plays against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Buffalo’s first two draft selections _ Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa and Utah running back Zack Moss _ have an opportunity to contribute immediately in complementary roles. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Big changes in AFC East, but Belichick the constant for Pats

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 30, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots fullback James Develin look for a defender to block in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough, Mass. Develin said in an Instagram message Monday, April 27, 2020, that he is retiring from the NFL because of complications from the neck injury that caused him to miss the final 14 games of the 2019 season. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Pats FB Develin retiring because of neck injury

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 27, 2020 03:26 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives past New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Despite work at fullback, Pats' Roberts still defense first

By Ken Powtak Dec. 26, 2019 07:52 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts 20-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
O’Brien tries for 1st win over Belichick as Texans host Pats

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 27, 2019 05:58 PM EST

New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) recovers the ball fumbled by New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, left, after Darnold was sacked during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Patriots blitz Jets, gain more confidence with Browns next

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 22, 2019 06:01 PM EDT

New England Patriots fullback Jakob Johnson (47)- is tripped up by Washington Redskins strong safety Landon Collins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Patriots FB Jakob Johnson placed on IR with shoulder injury

Oct. 14, 2019 06:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, right, hits New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones after he released a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats win, but injuries and offensive execution are concerns

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 11, 2019 03:09 PM EDT

German-born rookie Jakob Johnson gets chance on Pats roster

By Mark Farinella Sep. 25, 2019 07:28 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It's not as if Jakob Johnson had never seen an American football before he became a member of the New England Patriots. ...

New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole, behind, tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Pats are dominating on defense, facing injury concerns

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 23, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

Patriots fullback Develin placed on IR with neck injury

Sep. 23, 2019 05:51 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have placed fullback James Develin on injured reserve with a neck injury, making him the third offensive player New England has...

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebackers Jamie Collins, left, and Dont'a Hightower, right, speak during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. As dominant as the Patriots' offense has been through two games, their defense has been just as impressive. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats defense has been cohesive, dominant through 2 games

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 18, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Newton leaves Panthers' preseason loss with foot injury

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 11:01 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) receives attention on the sideline after an injury in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Newton injures foot, Brady solid in Patriots' 10-3 win

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 22, 2019 10:38 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots 8/22/2019

Aug. 22, 2019 07:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12), Rob Gronkowski (87) and James Develin (46) head back to the sideline after LeGarrette Blount scored a touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gronkowski says he is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. Gronkowski announced his decision via a post on Instagram Sunday, March 24, 2019, saying that a few months shy of this 30th birthday “its time to move forward and move forward with a big smile.” (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File)
Patriots-Bills 10/30/2016

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT

FILE- In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett (77) tries to move past a block from New England Patriots fullback James Develin (46) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Develin is one of the few remaining true fullbacks in the NFL whose primary job is to just put his pads down and block. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots 8/16/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots running back James Develin (46) stands on the sideline after suffering a bloody nose during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass. Develin is one of the few remaining true fullbacks in the NFL whose primary job is to just put his pads down and block. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 9/30/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST