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FILE - New England Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange (50) takes part in drills with offensive lineman Trent Brown, left, at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., on May 23, 2022. After a seven-game win streak late in 2021, the Patriots saw a quick end to their season in the wild-card round. They addressed some holes at receiver and on the offensive line this offseason, but the unit as a whole will be undergoing a transition after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to coach Las Vegas. Defense is also in the spotlight entering training camp as the Patriots look to replace cornerback J.C. Jackson, who left in free agency. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats rookie Strange holding his own in first NFL camp

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 04, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

Patriots sign 8 undrafted rookies ahead of offseason program

May. 09, 2022 05:25 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots again added to their growing pipeline of former Alabama players, including defensive lineman LaBryan Ray among...

FILE - Nakobe Dean runs football drills during Georgia's Pro Day on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. New England enters the NFL draft with eight total picks, including the 21st pick of the first round. Possible early targets include linebacker Nakobe Dean, receiver Kyle Phillips and cornerback Andrew Booth.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Patriots head into draft looking for youth at LB, WR

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 22, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots not quite back yet after another early playoff exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2022 02:42 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (18) is taken down by New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger, left, and defensive back Adrian Phillips, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Dugger, Hightower active for Pats' playoff game versus Bills

Jan. 15, 2022 07:19 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott applauds toward his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Rival Patriots, Bills to meet in playoffs for only 2nd time

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 10:10 AM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Patriots looking to turn page quickly heading into playoffs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 10, 2022 04:20 PM EST

An injured Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs grimaces as he is attended to by Seahawks training and medical staff during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Seahawks' Diggs carted off field; Saints' Hill hurts foot

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 08:44 PM EST

CORRECTS TO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS RUNNING BACK BRANDON BOLDEN (25) NOT DOLPHINS CORNERBACK XAVIEN HOWARD - New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25 runs with the ball while pursued by Miami Dolphins free safety Jevon Holland (8) and cornerback Byron Jones (24), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 09, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) passes the ball to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 12:31 PM EST

Members of the Indianapolis Colts jog out of the tunnel before the start of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts 12/19/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida (22)celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Josh Allen, right, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Bills in familiar spot trailing Patriots as showdown looms

By John Wawrow Dec. 02, 2021 06:59 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) throws prior to an NFL football between the New England Patriots and New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive back Adrian Phillips (21) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots believe offense is better than it has performed

By Glen Farley Oct. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws while pressured by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Secondary issues on display in Patriots' OT loss to Cowboys

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 18, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Prescott TD pass lifts Cowboys to 35-29 OT win over Pats

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 17, 2021 08:19 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) kneels on the sideline as Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52), unseen, is tended after being injured during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Seattle's Darrell Taylor taken to hospital after scary hit

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

Melissa Zaske, left, of Vancouver, wears Tom Brady's current Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey while walking with her husband Derek, who wears Tom Brady's old New England Patriots jersey, prior to an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

With Jones at QB, improved D, Pats poised to be back in mix

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:05 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) New faces: QB Mac Jones, TE Jonnu Smith, TE Hunter Henry, WR Nelson Agholor, WR Kendrick Bourne, DT Davon...