It's not exactly a Super Bowl rematch, especially in the preseason.But the Philadelphia Eagles will face the New England Patriots on Thursday night for the first time since the Eagles won their first Super Bowl with a 41-33 victory in February in Minneapolis.And just like at the Super Bowl, Carson …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady thinks his next game against the Philadelphia Eagles is a little like the last time he played them.The reigning NFL MVP says he's eager to get back on the field for the first time since the Super Bowl, and his next chance …

A majority of fantasy football research tends to focus on running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks. But the other three positions are equally as crucial and can ultimately help you win your league. Knowing the right time to grab a tight end and when to keep waiting is key, as is your weekly …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England might have found a running back in undrafted free agent Ralph Webb.Washington may have lost one with a knee injury to second-round pick Derrius Guice.Webb ran for two touchdowns and also scored on a pair of 2-point conversions on Thursday night as the …

CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — A 5-year-old English bulldog that belonged to New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo and has been missing since June has been found dead inside the home of its trainer.The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the dog named Knox died in …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have released receiver Malcolm Mitchell.The 2016 fourth-round draft pick played in 14 regular-season games as a rookie, catching 32 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns. He caught six passes for 70 yards in the Super Bowl victory over …

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chandler Jones had an All-Pro season as an outside linebacker in 2017, leading the NFL in tackles with an Arizona Cardinals franchise-record 17.Now he's a defensive end, a position that could mean even more trouble for opposing quarterbacks. His only duties: set the …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — 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 …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — 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 …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A young Connecticut woman didn't want to ever lose the autograph she got from Tom Brady.The New England Patriots star signed 19-year-old Megan Uhrynowski's arm after a practice at Gillette Stadium on Monday night that she had attended with a friend.Uhrynowski, a …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — 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 …

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ball was flying down the field often for Minnesota during that drizzly night in Green Bay, and Randy Moss kept going over and past the defense to get it.Five games into his NFL career, Moss was a star. He was a revolutionary, too. There was no moment that better …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When Jon Halapio joined the New York Giants' practice squad in 2016, Brett Jones was one of the first guys to welcome him.Jones had joined the Giants the previous year as a center in trying to make the jump from the CFL to the NFL, and he appreciated when some …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The question just keeps coming, and Malcolm Butler still has the same answer.No, the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback does not know why Patriots coach Bill Belichick benched him at the Super Bowl in February .Butler said Sunday he never got an explanation for being …

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 …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — 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 …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — 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 …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Bill Belichick says the team has "moved on" following the announcement of Julian Edelman's four-game suspension this upcoming season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.Belichick expressed disappointment Wednesday, adding …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bret Bielema officially has a new job back in football.The former University of Arkansas head coach will be serving a consultant to New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick this upcoming season. Bielema has been working with the team since this spring. His new title …

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 …