The wide receiver hopes the four weeks of exile will help his repaired knee to heal.

Few undrafted players have lasted as long in New England as special teams mainstay Brandon Bolden.

The Patriots’ All-Pro tight end says he feels good entering the season while acknowledging the wear and tear on his body.

A hamstring injury hampered Kenny Britt, who was projected to have a significant role in the offense for the Patriots.

Brought in to play on special teams, Flowers showed late last season he can make an impact as a linebacker.

Tom Brady is 19 of 26 for 172 yards and two TDs in his first action since last year’s Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia.

Defensive back Cyrus Jones is working back from an injury that cost him his sophomore season, following a disastrous rookie year.

Running back Ralph Webb and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley were among New England’s standouts in the preseason opener.

New England was losing to Washington 17-0 in the first half.

Veteran Eric Decker is trying to learn the Patriots’ offense so he’ll be ready when the season starts.