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Patriots host handful of CFL players for workouts as 2024 nears

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Photo by John E. Sokolowski/Getty Images The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Tyreik McAllister was among New England’s visitors. With futures contracts on the horizon, five players from the CFL ranks visited Foxborough on the final Friday of 2023. The New England Patriots worked out running back Tyreik McAllister, wide receiver Samuel Emilus, linebackers Gary Johnson and Josh …

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Ex-Patriots safety Rodney Harrison named Football Hall of Fame finalist

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Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Harrison was announced as one of 15 finalists on Wednesday. For the first time since becoming eligible to receive pro football’s highest individual honor, Rodney Harrison has advanced to the final round of Pro Football Hall of Fame voting. As was announced on Wednesday night, he …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Defense starts with a successful goal-line stop

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The New England Patriots offense started its Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos in the worst way possible, by turning the football over on its very first snap of the night. The Bailey Zappe lost fumble set up Denver at the New England 6-yard line and in prime position to take an early lead. …

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Patriots vs. Broncos highlights: Jahlani Tavai, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. team up for fumble recovery

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The New England Patriots defense continues to make plays against the Denver Broncos. After already executing a successful goal-line stop on its first drive of the two teams’ Week 16 primetime battle, the unit was able to produce another turnover to end the Broncos’ fourth possession of the night. Denver had moved the ball to …

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Patriots defense focused on stopping ‘extended plays‘ against Broncos, Russell Wilson

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Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports New England wants to stay competitive on scramble drills. Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs might be the best quarterback in the NFL right now, in large part due to his ability to keep plays alive even after they break down. The New England Patriots defense saw this first-hand last …

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Patriots vs. Broncos Thursday injury report: Anfernee Jennings, Cody Davis added to New England’s non-participants

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Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The second injury report ahead of Christmas Eve’s matchup at Empower Field. After beginning work on the Denver Broncos without four members of the active roster, the New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without six. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and …

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Patriots want to keep ‘second route’ covered against Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs offense

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Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images New England’s defense is preparing for scramble drills against Patrick Mahomes and company. The Kansas City Chiefs offense is not lighting the world on fire like it usually did the last few seasons, but the unit is still a dangerous one largely due to one man: Patrick Mahomes. Now in …

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Patriots work out 3 free agents, including quarterback E.J. Perry

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Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports A native of Andover, Mass., E.J. Perry went undrafted out of Brown in 2022. The New England Patriots hosted three free agents on Tuesday, including a native of Andover, Mass. Quarterback E.J. Perry worked out for the organization along with wide receivers Kendall Hinton and C.J. Saunders, as shared by ESPN’s …

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Dante Scarnecchia, Mike Vrabel inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame

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Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Update 10/21/2023: Full ceremony: Dante Scarnecchia, Mike Vrabel inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame Franchise greats Dante Scarnecchia and Mike Vrabel are officially the 33rd and 34th inductees into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. The long-time assistant coach and former linebacker were inducted on Saturday, in a two-hour …

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After Jamie Collins signing, Patriots bring back another former linebacker

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The Patriots signed free agent linebacker Calvin Munson on Wednesday.

This linebacker could be the missing piece in New England

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The New England Patriots are off to a less than ideal 1-3 start, and they have a glaring hole on the defensive side of the ball. The team has struggled to find anyone opposite of Matthew Judon since Kyle Van Noy’s departure, and they desperately need another outside linebacker to help in blitz packages, coverage …

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