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FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) speaks with members of the media following an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots extended safety Devin McCourty's contract Sunday, March 15, 2020. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Post-Brady Patriots cut costs as free agents depart

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 18, 2020 06:37 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots 1/4/2020

Jan. 04, 2020 07:59 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick flips a pass as New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins, left, flies past in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:18 PM EST

On Football: Offbeat Awards for the 2019 season

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 06:17 PM EST
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, passes under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/21/2019

Dec. 21, 2019 04:46 PM EST

New England Patriots running back James White (28) runs the ball for a touchdown past Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:25 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Nelson Agholor (13) cannot catch a pass in the end zone against New England Patriots' J.C. Jackson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Edelman’s TD pass leads Patriots over Eagles 17-10

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 17, 2019 07:57 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, walks with offensive coordinator Josh McDanields walk on the field at M&T Bank Stadium prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 06:24 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Browns turn it over 3 straight plays, lose to Patriots 27-13

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 27, 2019 07:51 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, rolls out to pass under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Belichick wins 300th, perfect Patriots beat Browns 27-13

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 27, 2019 07:44 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Latest: Patriots, 49ers stay perfect going into Week 9

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:48 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gets fired up up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 12:41 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday arrive for a NFL football walkthrough, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta, ahead of Super Bowl 53 against the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams 2/3/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

Fans wait in frigid temperatures before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots , Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots 1/13/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 04:50 AM EST