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New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (15) is brought down by New England Patriots cornerback Terrance Mitchell during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots

By Kyle Hightower 3 hrs ago

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks for a receiver during an NFL football practice, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Heralded 2021 QB class looks for more success in year 2

By Josh Dubow Aug. 10, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (81) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Smith wasn’t looking for a fresh start as much as a place to burnish his reputation as one of the league’s top tight ends when he left the Tennessee Titans and signed with the New England Patriots prior to last season. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Patriots tight end Smith poised to have bounce back season

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 29, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up for a pass during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Day 1 of camp gives glimpse of Patriots' offensive structure

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 27, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

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)
O-line, secondary in spotlight as Patriots enter camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones steps on the field before the start of an NFL football team practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
2nd-year QB Mac Jones leaving something behind this year

By Glen Farley May. 23, 2022 04:40 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...

New England Patriots NFL football first-round draft pick offensive linesman Cole Strange smiles after a news conference at Gillette Stadium, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots shore up OL, pick a QB and a couple more Joneses

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 30, 2022 07:41 PM EDT

FILE - Chattanooga offensive lineman Cole Strange runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Strange was selected by the New England Patriots during the NFL draft Thursday, April 28. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Patriots trade down, take Chattanooga's Strange in 1st round

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 28, 2022 11:41 PM EDT

FILE - Liberty quarterback Malik Willis runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 23, 2022 03:15 AM EDT

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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after Devin Singletary (26) rushed for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 29-15. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Titans hope third time is charm as top seed in AFC playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:46 PM EST

El quarterback de los Steelers de Pittsburgh Ben Roethlisberger celebra un pase de touchdown al wide receiver Chase Claypool en la segunda mitad del partido ante los Ravens de Baltimore, el domingo 9 de enero de 2022, en Baltimore. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci)
Analysis: Raiders' wild win gives NFL playoffs strong start

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 10, 2022 03:05 AM 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

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates after a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Dolphins seeking 3rd consecutive victory over Patriots

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:28 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Patriots, playing for seeding, head out for Dolphins' finale

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 06, 2022 12:21 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)
Patriots' confidence soaring after clinching playoff spot

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 03, 2022 06:10 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for an 18-yard touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 09:29 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson, right, scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars Tre Herndon (37) and Tyson Campbell (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Wilkerson, Stevenson give Pats needed boost in win over Jags

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2022 07:02 PM EST