Patriots & NFL

Pats get one first-round pick signed

From news services | Thursday, May 24, 2012

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have signed defensive end Chandler Jones, the first of two first-round picks the team selected in this year’s …

NFL passes new safety rules on pads

By BARRY WILNER The Associated Press | Wednesday, May 23, 2012

ATLANTA – The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players’ union was not pleased with. Atlanta Falcons …

Kraft makes wishes clear: Keep Welker with Pats

By JEFF HOWE Boston Herald | Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Patriots owner Robert Kraft hasn’t backed off his stance that he’d like to reach a contract agreement with receiver Wes Welker, going as far as …

NFL wins cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

ATLANTA (AP) – An arbitrator has upheld the salary cap reductions the NFL placed on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this and next …

Like a good Patriot, Welker backs off criticism

By KAREN GUERGIAN Boston Herald | Tuesday, May 22, 2012

As Wes Welker has discovered, contract negotiations can be tricky business. Watch what you say, because everything can, and will, be used against you. Perhaps …

Welker signs $9.5m tender

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he has signed the $9.5 million tender offer that came along with being …

Ochocinco pens ‘Dear Dad’ letter to Goodell

By The Associated Press | Monday, May 14, 2012

Chad Ochocinco wants Roger Goodell to know that he has the NFL commissioner’s back. The outspoken New England Patriots wide receiver posted a letter of …

McDaniels showing maturity

Saturday, May 12, 2012

The memory is probably fresh in New England Patriots fans’ minds, seeing Josh McDaniels about 4 feet off the ground, pumping his fist. It was …

Bequette out to prove he belongs

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Saturday, May 12, 2012

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Jake Bequette enjoys playing golf. And he had to laugh on Friday when mentioning how much is name sounds like “Josh Beckett”. …

Reyes signs 4-year deal with Chargers

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Saturday, May 12, 2012

Nashua’s Kendall Reyes is now officially a member of the San Diego Chargers – signed, sealed and, this weekend, delivered. Reyes, whom San Diego drafted …

Gallery proves Pats have gotten bigger

By TOM LAYMAN Boston Herald | Friday, May 11, 2012

Bill Belichick and the Patriots front office were on a mission to add depth this offseason to a roster that came just shy of the …

Fells joins Pats’ crowd at tight end

From news services | Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Daniel Fells didn’t look at the crowded, and deeply talented, crop of tight ends on the Patriots roster as a negative when he was searching …

Light’s out for Patriots

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

You didn’t think he was going to cry, did you? That’s not Matt Light’s style. There’s no crying in pro football, he would probably tell …

Former coach mourns Seau

By BERNIE WILSON The Associated Press | Sunday, May 6, 2012

SAN DIEGO – Bobby Ross was a rookie NFL head coach in the spring of 1992 when linebacker Junior Seau turned and watched a pass …

We’ll see if Pats fans have forgiven Parcells

By KAREN GUREGIAN Boston Herald | Monday, April 25, 2011

Bill Parcells last week described the reason for his fallout with Patriots owner Robert Kraft as being a “domestic misunderstanding.” Maybe that’s the Tuna’s fancier …

NFL mock draft

By RANDY COVITZ McClatchy-Tribune News Service | Monday, April 18, 2011

1. Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton, Auburn High-risk, high-reward pick for team competing in division of top QBs. 2. Denver Broncos DT Marcell Dareus, Alabama …

Pats ready for draft despite lockout

By TOM KING Staff Writer | Friday, April 15, 2011

New England Patriots personnel guru Nick Caserio is just like his boss, head coach Bill Belichick – he never shows his cards. Not when it …

In NFL lockout, workouts are iffy

By ADAM TEICHER McClatchy-Tribune | Tuesday, March 29, 2011

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s just a trickle for now, but one by one NFL players are spending the lockout pursuing hobbies or taking other …

Bucs cornerback sought in shooting

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib is a person of interest in a March 21 shooting in Garland, Texas, the Dallas Observer reported Monday. The …

Colts tight end Mackey dies at 69

By MIKE KLINGAMAN The Baltimore Sun | Friday, July 8, 2011

As one of football’s great tight ends, the Baltimore Colts’ John Mackey used to bull his way past the goal line, dragging tacklers on his …