FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Julian Edelman has made peace with the fact he won’t be playing football for the first four weeks of the regular season. It won’t stop the veteran Patriots receiver from preparing like he will be on the field. Edelman made several rounds of apologies to his team and fans following the four-game […]
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Patriots add vet Decker to bolster evolving receiving corps
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots have signed free agent receiver Eric Decker in hopes of adding depth to their receiving corps. The eight-year NFL veteran signed with New England on Friday after working out for the team this week. The Patriots are looking to give quarterback Tom Brady more options following Julian Edelman’s four-game suspension […]
Lawrence Guy hoping to find home in second year with Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Lawrence Guy has tried to use every trial he’s faced in his life as an opportunity to learn something about himself. It helped the Patriots defensive lineman trudge through learning disabilities as a child and in college. Later, he overcame the emptiness he felt while helping his wife through a miscarriage during […]
Brady: ‘Ridiculous’ to link Edelman suspension to Guerrero
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady calls it “ridiculous” to suggest the suspension of Patriots receiver Julian Edelman is tied to the quarterback’s personal health coach. The questions about Alex Guerrero on Saturday prompted Brady to abruptly end his first media availability of training camp. “I have no comments, just ridiculous. I’m out,” Brady said […]
Offseason moves leave open routes for Patriot wide receivers
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady has thrown touchdown passes to many receivers during his 18 NFL seasons. He’ll likely be adding new names to the list. The Patriots receiving corps took a hit this offseason: the trade of Brandin Cooks to the Rams; the free-agency departure of Danny Amendola to Miami; and Julian Edelman’s suspension […]
Patriots sport new-look defense after Super Bowl loss
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots are sporting a new look on defense and an attitude of leaving behind their lack of defense in the Super Bowl. Former defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is now head coach in Detroit. Longtime assistant Brian Flores is running the defense in New England without the formal title of coordinator. Several […]
Darrelle Revis retires as a Jet
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Darrelle Revis officially shut down his dominant playing career by signing one final contract. The seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback who routinely frustrated opposing receivers with his blanket-like coverage officially retired Tuesday as a member of the New York Jets — the team with which Revis spent eight of his 11 […]
Patriots sign 1st-rounder RB Sony Michel
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed the second of their first-round draft picks, Georgia running back Sony Michel. New England selected Michel 31st overall, eight spots after taking one of his college blocker, Isaiah Wynn. Michel is expected to be a major contributor in the backfield after the Patriots lost running […]
Tom Stephens, original Patriot, dies at 82
BOSTON (AP) — Tom Stephens, an original member of the Patriots and a two-way player, has died at 82. According to a funeral announcement, he died at his home last week in Naples, Florida. No cause was given. Stephens was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in 1959. He signed with the Boston Patriots for their […]
Robert Saucier
AUBURN — Robert Saucier, 73, of Lewiston died peacefully Saturday, June 23, at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on July 4, 1944, a son of the late Ivan and Theresa (Bouchard) Saucier. He was educated in Lewiston schools. He was a member of the Pathway Vineyard […]