Nick Folk
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) and defensive end Dion Jordan, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Garoppolo shines in return to NE; Niners crush Patriots 33-6

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 25, 2020 07:28 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, center, bulls his way to the goal line and a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Mistakes too much for Patriots to overcome in 18-12 loss

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 18, 2020 07:35 PM EDT

Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson, left, tackles New England Patriots running back Damien Harris in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed game

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 18, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

Fans tailgate outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs 10/5/2020

Oct. 05, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speak to back judge Shawn  Hochuli (83) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Old guys rule: Belichick, Carroll meet as Pats visit Hawks

By Tim Booth Sep. 17, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Pats add Folk, Bryant to 53-man; sign 2 to practice squad

Sep. 16, 2020 05:57 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have promoted kicker Nick Folk and cornerback Myles Bryant from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. ...

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats embracing 'new normal' of Newton carrying rushing load

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 14, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham catches the ball during an NFL football practice, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots in market for kicker after cutting Rohrwasser, Folk

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 05, 2020 06:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton throws a pass at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jacksonville Jaguars are going with another college journeyman and sixth-round draft pick as their backup quarterback. General manager Dave Caldwell and coach Doug Marrone kept rookie Jake Luton to play behind Gardner Minshew as they finalized their 53-man roster Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. They cut veteran Mike Glennon and waived Josh Dobbs. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Teams sending QBs packing in final cuts despite pandemic

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) and defensive back Devin McCourty (32) walk to center field before an NFL football training camp scrimmage, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, Pool)
Patriots gear up for opener with Gillette simulation

Gethin Coolbaugh Aug. 28, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton works out during an NFL football training camp practice, Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Folk ready to kick, teach in return to Patriots

By Gethin Coolbaugh Aug. 27, 2020 02:14 PM EDT

Slater says Pats' special teams ready to adjust to changes

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 30, 2020 05:38 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Strong special teams play has been one of the staples of the Patriots under Bill Belichick. Few players know that more than...

Patriots release all-time leading scorer Stephen Gostkowski

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 23, 2020 05:41 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots said goodbye Monday to another longtime staple of their two-decade run of championships, releasing kicker and franchise leading...

QB, tight end, receiver top priorities for Patriots

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:19 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Phillip Dorsett, FS/ST Nate Ebner, DT Danny Shelton, RT Marshall Newhouse, C Ted...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Titans oust Patriots; Texans edge Bills in OT

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2020 11:59 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry goes over New England Patriots defenders for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Derrick Henry, Titans stun Patriots 20-13 in wild-card upset

By Barry Wilner Jan. 04, 2020 11:34 PM EST

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

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Dolphins stun Patriots 27-24, denying NE first-round bye

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 29, 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

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller, left, breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots still searching for answers after latest loss to KC

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 09, 2019 06:20 PM EST