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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...

Patriots agree to trade QB Mac Jones to the Jaguars for a 6th-round draft pick, AP source says

Mar. 10, 2024 15:13 PM EDT

Booed and benched the past two years in New England, quarterback Mac Jones is headed home to become a backup. The Patriots and new coach Jerod Mayo agreed Sunday to trade Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick in next month's NFL draft, according to a person with...

Eagles 6-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announces his retirement after 12 seasons

Mar. 10, 2024 14:44 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announced his retirement on Sunday. Cox, a first-round pick in 2012, played all 12 of his seasons in Philadelphia and holds the franchise record for sacks (70) by a defensive tackle, trailing...

Rams add former Eagles, Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai to Sean McVay's coaching staff

Mar. 08, 2024 19:09 PM EST

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Former NFL defensive coordinator Sean Desai joined the Los Angeles Rams' coaching staff as a senior assistant on Friday. The 40-year-old Desai was the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator last season, replacing Jonathan Gannon. Desai lost...

Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players

Feb. 28, 2024 15:00 PM EST

Need a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver? NFL teams could find one of these guys and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period begins on March 13. Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones and Mike Evans are among the best...

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo's new staff a mix of youth, vets and connections to executive Eliot Wolf

Feb. 21, 2024 18:54 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jerod Mayo was clear when he was hired as the New England Patriots new coach that he wanted to empower his new staff with the freedom to have a voice both on the sideline and in the meeting rooms. His new trio of coordinators said Wednesday that they are...

Patriots captain Matthew Slater announces retirement after 16 seasons, 3 Super Bowl titles

Feb. 20, 2024 14:09 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — For more than a decade, Matthew Slater was universally celebrated as being the emotional centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ locker room, building a resume as one of the league’s most-decorated special teams players. After 16 NFL seasons, he says...

Next hurdle for the champion Chiefs is the 1st Super Bowl 3-peat

Feb. 14, 2024 06:05 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ The Kansas City Chiefs ended a nearly two-decade drought without a repeat champion in the NFL. Now they will go for...