Damien Harris, who led the team in rushing in 2020, is joined by veterans Sony Michel, James White, J.J. Taylor and Brandon Bolden.

New England has lacked a receiving threat at tight end since Rob Gronkowski’s departure, but that should change this season with Smith and Hunter Henry.

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick says “whatever the protocols are, we’ll follow them” as second-year tight end Devin Asiasi, according to reports, is quarantining after a positive test despite being vaccinated.

Cornerback Stephon Gilmore’s status for the regular season remains uncertain as he looks to get additional compensation entering the final season of the five-year, $65 million deal he signed in 2017

Defensive lineman Christian Barmore signs his rookie contract as the Patriots reach deals with all their 2021 draft picks.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib says he is “not doing this for attention. I just think that representation and visibility are so important.”

Linebacker Dont’a Hightower, who sat out last season amid the pandemic, is ready to pick up where he left off as a leader for the New England defense.

Star cornerback Stephon Gilmore is entering the final year of his contract and skipped the mandatory practice Monday as he seeks a new deal.

New England quarterback Cam Newton hasn’t practiced since injuring his throwing last week, “but he’s getting better,” according to Bill Belichick.