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The Patriots enter the NFL draft needing a QB, but could trade down to fill other needs

Apr. 18, 2024 13:50 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The 2024 NFL draft represents the next chapter in the remaking of the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick is gone after driving both the franchise’s on-field and personnel decisions for most of his more than two-decade run in New England. ...

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP's final mock draft

Apr. 16, 2024 19:18 PM EDT

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Eight trades in the first round. Two swaps in the top five. One team moves down and back up. Another makes three trades, going down twice before a move up to snatch a quarterback. A division...

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP's final mock draft

Apr. 16, 2024 19:04 PM EDT

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Eight trades in the first round. Two swaps in the top five. One team moves down and back up. Another makes three trades, going down twice before a move up to snatch a quarterback. A division...

Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya's Hellen Obiri repeats in women's race

Apr. 15, 2024 14:19 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. Then the weather heated up, and the 34-year-old Ethiopian slowed down. After running alone for most of the...

Patriots and Kyle Dugger agree to a 4-year deal worth up to $66 million, AP source says

Apr. 07, 2024 12:18 PM EDT

The Patriots are re-signing safety Kyle Dugger to a four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The new deal is worth a base salary of $58 million, which includes $32.5 million in guarantees, and has a maximum value of $66...

Giants hire James Ferentz as assistant offensive line coach

Mar. 26, 2024 16:44 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have hired recently retired James Ferentz as an assistant offensive line coach. Ferentz, 34, retired last month as an NFL player after an eight-year career with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. He will help new offensive...

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

Mar. 25, 2024 14:58 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in...

Former Patriots starter Mac Jones embracing a move home and a backup role with the Jaguars

Mar. 14, 2024 18:04 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Mac Jones had a ride waiting for him after he passed his physical with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. And there was a familiar face behind the wheel. “It’s kind of nice when your mom can pick you up from work,” Jones said. ...

Patriots and 2-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper agree on 1-year deal, AP source says

Mar. 12, 2024 22:57 PM EDT

The New England Patriots and two-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper have agreed on a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million, a person with knowledge of the terms said Tuesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t...

Patriots open free agency by adding Brissett, Gibson, bringing back Bourne, AP sources say

Mar. 11, 2024 22:32 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots spent most of last season in shambles offensively. They spent first day of free agency trying to address that issue. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, receiver Kendrick Bourne and running back Antonio Gibson agreed to contracts with the...