Defensive end Adrian Clayborn, although injured, watched his Falcons lose the lead and then the Super Bowl to New England.
New England Patriots
Patriots have few good options to replace Solder
After losing left tackle Nate Solder to the Giants via free agency, New England’s most likely avenue for a replacement is through the draft.
Wednesday’s NFL notebook: Clayborn’s addition should bolster Patriots’ pass rush
Adrian Clayborn, coming off a season in which he had 9 1/2 sacks, addresses an off-season need.
NFL notebook: Newly acquired Patriot is ready to fit in
Defensive lineman Danny Shelton heads to New England after three seasons in Cleveland.
NFL notebook: New England trades for kick returner
The Patriots send a fifth-round draft pick to Oakland for Cordarrelle Patterson.
NFL notebook: McCourty twins together as Pats trade with Browns
The Patriots trade for cornerback Jason McCourty, the twin brother of Pats safety Devin McCourty.
Commentary: Pats finding players want money more than rings
The Patriots’ dynasty may be coming to an end as potential players look beyond their Super Bowls wins.
Trade unites McCourty twins
Cleveland sends Jason to Patriots, where he’ll play with Devin.
Solder, Lewis, Butler, Amendola leave Patriots
The Giants sign Nate Solder, considered the top offensive lineman available in free agency, and Lewis and Butler are going to the Titans.
Danny Amendola likely to leave Patriots for Dolphins
Malcom Butler and the Titans agree to a deal.