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New England Patriots running back Damien Harris heads to the locker room after a loss to the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Harris showered with support after fumble in Miami loss

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 16, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Newton believes COVID testing mishap contributed to release

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 10, 2021 12:05 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs with teammates as he warms up during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
College teammates Tagovailoa, Jones ready for 1st NFL clash

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 09, 2021 06:02 PM EDT

Dolphins-Patriots opener a matchup of former Alabama QBs

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
MIAMI (10-6) at NEW ENGLAND (7-9) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Patriots by 3, according to FanDuel...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) works a drill during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Bills look to take control again in young, new-look AFC East

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his players during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rookie QB Mac Jones ushers in new era for revamped Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 01, 2021 05:42 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...

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. The Saints won 23-21. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
NFLPA investigating Urban Meyer's comments on vaccine status

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 10:27 PM EDT

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Belichick mum on QB decision as other roster decisions loom

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 30, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) drops back to pass during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Teams mull decision when to start rookie QBs

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones watches during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
From 6 a.m. texts to criticism, Pats' Jones taking it all in

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 05, 2021 04:22 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry speaks to media after an NFL football practice, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Newton, Jones embracing budding friendship and competition

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 30, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones (50) and Brian Hoyer (5) work out on the field during an NFL football practice as offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, right, looks on, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots sign QB Mac Jones, latest to try to follow Brady

Jul. 06, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterbacks Brian Hoyer (5) and Jarrett Stidham (4) share a light moments during an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Rookie Jones fitting in with Pats during offseason workouts

By Glen Farley May. 27, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - Former Clemson teammates Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawrence pose with their Jacksonville Jaguars jerseys during an introductory press conference in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Friday, April 30, 2021, file photo. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

By Mark Long May. 11, 2021 04:02 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 - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass in the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Arlington, Texas. Perhaps the best-known collegian selected in the fourth round Saturday was Book. And Book went somewhere with a QB opening: New Orleans, which saw career passing leader Drew Brees retire. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Lower-round QBs face long odds to make it in NFL

By Josh Dubow May. 03, 2021 04:46 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

Images of Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis are shown on stage after he was chosen by the Washington Football Team with the 19th pick in the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
No quarterback, but Washington quietly fills holes at draft

By Stephen Whyno May. 01, 2021 08:59 PM EDT