New England Patriots

Patriots cut ties with Warren, Kaczur, Crumpler

July 29, 2011

One day after the Patriots grabbed the headlines by acquiring Albert Haynesworth and Chad Ochocinco, they’re going the opposite route by trimming some of the fat. The Boston Herald reports the Pats have released several veteran players, including defensive end Ty Warren, offensive lineman Nick Kaczur, and tight end Alge Crumpler. Linebacker Tully Banta-Cain and [...]

Chad Ochocinco traded to Patriots

July 28, 2011

Albert Haynesworth wasn’t the only big name acquisition by the Patriots on Thursday. According to ESPN’s John Clayton, the Pats acquired receiver Chad Ochocinco from the Bengals. The terms of the deal aren’t known, but Ochocinco has accepted a restructured three-year deal from New England. Per Adam Schefter, Cincinnati will receive two late-round picks — [...]

Patriots acquire Albert Haynesworth from ‘Skins

July 28, 2011

In an unlikely pairing, Fat Albert has become the newest addition to Bill Belichick’s squad. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Redskins traded defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to the Patriots in exchange for a 2013 fifth-round draft pick. Haynesworth has long been on his way out of Washington after two failed seasons there. Having never [...]

Randy Moss’ return to Patriots doubtful

July 18, 2011

For those Patriots fans who are anticipating a second tour of duty from a certain veteran receiver, don’t count on it. The Boston Globe hears “on good authority” that a Randy Moss-Pats reunion is “not going to happen.” New England needs another quality wideout behind Deion Branch and Wes Welker, but the 34-year-old free agent [...]

Five teams that should take a chance on Plaxico Burress

June 8, 2011

When Plaxico Burress strolled out of prison on Monday, he not only had the chance to re-join society, but the NFL, as well. After three years behind bars, Burress is eager to jump back into the league as a free agent, adding another talented receiver to what should be a market full of them. Once [...]

Video: Tom Brady remembers draft day as sixth-round pick

April 11, 2011

With the draft approaching fast, some of the elite prospects will be gearing up for a trip into New York City they’ll remember forever. Draft day will be a once-in-a-lifetime event for these young players — easily one of the best days of their lives. Tom Brady didn’t have such memorable experiences when he was [...]

Tom Brady, out of walking boot, resumes throwing

April 1, 2011

It hasn’t even been three months since he went under the knife, and yet Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is back doing what he does best — throwing passes. The Boston Herald (via FlyNet) snapped this recent picture of Brady, minus his walking boot, throwing the ball around on a field in Los Angeles. While it’s [...]

AFC East rumblings: Dolphins hot for Carson Palmer, Patriots to deal first-round pick?

March 22, 2011

In a nice change of pace from the ever-present lockout saga, the NFL is buzzing with rumors, particularly out of the AFC East. One team, the Miami Dolphins, may soon acquire a disgruntled quarterback, while their divisional counterparts, the New England Patriots, could make some waves during the draft next month. According to the Miami [...]