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FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., in this Friday, June 4, 2021, file photo. Cam Newton will enter Patriots training camp as New England’s starting quarterback. Coach Bill Belichick made that clear multiple times this offseason. But the coach says, that like all positions, who has the job at the end of camp is an open question as the Patriots prepare to open their second camp since Tom Brady's departure. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
'Clean slate' in QB competition as Pats open training camp

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 27, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Mass. Gilmore has reported to the team for training camp but will start it on the physically unable to perform list. Gilmore was one of eight Patriots players added to the list ahead of the official start of camp next week (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Pats' Gilmore, 7 others will start training camp on PUP list

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 22, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, stands on the field during an NFL football practice, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Gilmore absent as team opens mandatory minicamp

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 14, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Images are displayed on stage of Christian Barmore, defensive tackle at Alabama, selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Patriots add Oklahoma RB Rhamondre Stevenson in draft

By Brendan Mcgair May. 01, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) runs with the ball after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton carries the ball against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Cutout photos of people, including first responders and healthcare workers, sit in seats in Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/28/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 05:46 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Patriots 22-12.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No more reign: Belichick's Pats eliminated from playoff race

By Steven Wine Dec. 20, 2020 06:04 PM EST

New England Patriots mascot Pat Patriots stares at empty stands at Gillette Stadium during the coronavirus pandemic before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 11:54 AM EST

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, of Arlington, Mass., who died in a helicopter crash in Egypt on Thursday, is honored on the video screen at Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 08:24 PM EST

49ers' Garoppolo returns to New England to face former team

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 11:22 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (3-3) at NEW ENGLAND (2-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Patriots by 5 ...

Patriots hope to extend recent success at home vs. Broncos

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 11:41 AM EDT
DENVER (1-3) at NEW ENGLAND (2-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Patriots by 10 RECORD VS....

Patriots look to continue recent success at home vs. Broncos

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 02:18 PM EDT
DENVER (1-3) at NEW ENGLAND (2-2) Monday, 5 p.m. EDT, ESPN OPENING LINE — Patriots by 10 RECORD VS....

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Patriots have much to fix with Newton's status up in the air

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2020 03:17 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson wears a T-shirt that reads "We Want Justice" in support of Black Lives Matter as he warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

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 defensive lineman Chase Winovich runs a drill during an NFL football training camp practice, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakouts

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2020 12:38 PM EDT

Lenoir-Rhyne defensive back Kyle Dugger speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Pats select safety Dugger, Michigan LB Uche in busy Day 2

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 24, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2001 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes during Brady's first start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. Six quarterbacks were taken ahead of the future first-ballot Hall of Famer Brady in 2000 before the Patriots selected him 199th overall in the sixth round of the NFL draft, forever altering the course of their franchise’s history. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Patriots' draft history features many hits, a few misses

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 21, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady lands on the turf after being sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Deja vu: Bengals' Zac Taylor tries to solve Patriots D again

By Joe Kay Dec. 12, 2019 01:28 PM EST