FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady’s offense and the New England Patriots’ defense dominated the Carolina Panthers. Brady threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns, Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 60-yard field goal and the Patriots shut down Cam Newton and the Panthers 30-7 on Friday night. The third preseason game for both teams was no […]
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Brady gives Pats the edge, 42-35
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady and the New England Patriots’ other two quarterbacks each threw touchdown passes. The Philadelphia Eagles’ trio was plagued by turnovers. Brady’s scoring pass came after he threw an interception that Cory Williams returned 77 yards for a touchdown and the Patriots rebounded from a poor preseason debut for a […]
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Only meeting for Pats, Eagles
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Still wearing their uniforms, Tom Brady and LeSean McCoy smiled and chatted with each other after their teams’ joint practice. Two of the busiest and best players at their positions won’t have such relaxing moments when they’re playing games. Friday night’s preseason matchup between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles […]
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Maclin gives Pats’ Revis a run for his money
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jeremy Maclin ran past Darrelle Revis along the right side and hauled in a long touchdown pass. Not to worry, Patriots fans. It was just part of a joint practice between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England before they meet in a preseason game Friday night. Maclin didn’t need to catch […]
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Belichick looking forward to practices with Eagles
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is looking forward to this week’s joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles for the second straight year. “This will be a good opportunity for our team to play against the Eagles — the offense and defenses and schemes that they run, the players they have,” […]
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Patriots sputter in preseason opener; Brady sits
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Tom Brady and the New England Patriots starters pretty much had their way against Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins during three days of joint practices. No sense in rubbing it in when they got around to playing the game. Coach Bill Belichick rested Brady, Darrelle Revis and most of […]
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Smith eager for fresh start
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — After missing last season with a knee injury, Will Smith is thrilled to be back on the field. Now, the 33-year-old defensive end has a job to win. “It feels good,” Smith said Saturday, after the first training camp day in full pads. “It’s been awhile, so I’m excited to just […]
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Gronk paces himself
He didn’t cut sharply, run hard at defensive backs or participate in 11-on-11 drills. The oft-injured tight end for the New England Patriots is practicing at training camp but not ready for full activity as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. He’s not even sure he’ll play in the season opener Sept. 7. “I’m […]
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After 15 seasons, Brady wants to improve
It’s the 15th for Tom Brady, the fourth for Ryan Mallett and the first for Jimmy Garoppolo. All had plenty to learn. “It’s about making improvements and I think it goes from the guy who’s the newest on the team to the guy who’s the oldest on the team,” Brady said. “I don’t think you […]
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Gronk cleared to play
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rob Gronkowski was a training camp spectator last summer while recovering from surgery. This summer, after another operation, the New England Patriots star tight end is expected to be on the field for the first practice Thursday. “He’s been cleared to play,” coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday. That’s welcome news to […]