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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)
Titans wrap minicamp, offseason with reminder camp is coming

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 17, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) waves his arms while warming up near wide receiver Marvin Hall (14) during an NFL football minicamp practice, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Newton knows he has much to prove this season

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 15, 2021 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. The Tennessee Titans have traded with the Atlanta Falcons for seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Titans agree to deal with Falcons for Julio Jones

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 06, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor makes a catch during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Receiver Agholor getting accustomed to new offense with Pats

By Glen Farley Jun. 04, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing throws to receivers during NFL football training camp Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)
Downing trying to tune up Titans' offense, not replace Smith

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 02, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel gives instructions to his players during NFL football training camp Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)
Few veterans on hand in latest stage of Titans' offseason

By Teresa M. Walker May. 27, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots center David Andrews prepares to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass., in this Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, file photo. There was a moment when it seemed as if center David Andrews would be adding his name to the list of a key Patriots offensive linemen joining new teams in 2021. He explored possible new suitors in free agency, including the rival Dolphins, but in the end decided to return to the only NFL team he’s played for. After watching the team spend big in free agency and bring in a possible quarterback of the future in Mac Jones, he says he's excited about being part of a rebuilt roster that hopes to turn the page on a 7-9 season.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Andrews excited about possibilities of Pats' new-look roster

By Kyle Hightower May. 04, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

FILE - Caleb Farley smiles during Virginia Tech NFL football pro day in Blacksburg, Va., in this Friday, March 26, 2021, file photo. Farley is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 19-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry, File)
Titans complete their extreme makeover of struggling defense

By Teresa M. Walker May. 01, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore holds a football as he appears on the Red Carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
Patriots trade up in 2nd round, select Barmore from Alabama

By Ken Powtak Apr. 30, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

Titans can be flexible at 22 a year after botched top pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:37 PM EDT
22. TENNESSEE TITANS (11-5) LAST SEASON: The Titans won their first five games while surviving the NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak of the...

Patriots need QB, remain wild card holding 15th overall pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
15. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-9) LAST SEASON: The first year of the post-Tom Brady era in New England began with optimism after the team...

FILE - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, talks to head coach Bill Belichick as their team warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. But after watching Tom Brady celebrate another Super Bowl in another city, Belichick and his boss, Robert Kraft, had seen enough. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Kraft: Spending spree response to 7-9 record, not Brady win

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 31, 2021 06:06 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Inglewood, Calif., in this Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, file photo. Reynolds looked at his offers and saw plenty of opportunity in Tennessee and an offense anchored by the NFL’s back-to-back rushing leader Derrick Henry. He could not pass up the chance at plenty of one-on-one pass routes. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Titans' new receiver eager to work in high-powered offense

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 25, 2021 05:52 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

FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) pulls in a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. The Patriots have agreed to terms on a new three-year, $22.5 million contract with free agent receiver Kendrick Bourne. His agent, Henry Organ of Disruptive Sports, says the new deal is for three years and could be worth as much as $22.5 million. New contracts can't officially be signed until the new league year begins on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Energy already high among new additions to Patriots' roster

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 22, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick catches a packet of papers after he tossed them in the air during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. Watching Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in another city sure changed that. The New England Patriots doled out $175 million in guarantees in the first 48 hours of free agency following a 7-9 stumble in 2020 that officially ended their two-decade dominance of the AFC. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)
Patriots, Bucs among those making biggest waves so far

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 22, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Center David Andrews returning to New England Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 19, 2021 01:03 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — David Andrews says he's staying in New England. The Patriots' free agent center confirmed via social media Friday that he...

FILE - Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. The Miami Dolphins told linebacker Kyle Van Noy he will be released, two people familiar with the discussion confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The people confirmed the disclosure to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins have not commented.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Patriots trade Izzo to Houston, re-sign Van Noy

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 18, 2021 01:13 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) leaps above Dallas Cowboys' Donovan Wilson, left, and Jourdan Lewis (26) to catch a Hail Mary pass in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. The Patriots have agreed to terms on a new three-year, $22.5 million contract with free agent receiver Kendrick Bourne. His agent, Henry Organ of Disruptive Sports, says the new deal is for three years and could be worth as much as $22.5 million. New contracts can't officially be signed until the new league year begins on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Column: Patriots reboot, but enough to win without Brady?

By Tim Dahlberg Mar. 17, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Titans sign tight ends Firkser, Swaim to 1-year deals

Mar. 17, 2021 04:37 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are keeping a pair of tight ends, agreeing to terms with Anthony Firkser and Geoff Swaim on one-year deals each. ...