Rookie quarterback Jarrett Stidham bolsters his bid to be Tom Brady’s backup in a 31-29 loss to the Giants.
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Patriots backup QB Hoyer faces interesting ride next few days
If the Patriots decide to keep just two quarterbacks on the roster, longtime veteran Brian Hoyer could lose his spot with New England.
Patriots’ tight ends will play different roles
No one player will replace Rob Gronkowski, but the Pats are hoping a combination of players can pick up the slack.
Gronk leaves the door open for a return to the NFL
Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says, ‘My mind, my soul keeps telling me, ‘You need more time off.’
Thomas trying to knock off rust with Patriots
Demaryius Thomas is recovered from an Achilles injury and hopes to help the Pats.
Brady goes 8 of 12 in first exhibition appearance
Tom Brady plays with four receivers out as the Patriots defeat Carolina 10-3 and improve to 3-0 in exhibition games.
Thursday’s NFL notebook: Patriots safety Chung indicted on cocaine possession charge
Authorities say Patrick Chung knowingly possessed cocaine on June 25 in New Hampshire, where he owns a lakeside home.
Wynn looks capable of filling Patriots’ void at tackle
Isaiah Wynn, coming back from an Achilles injury that wiped out his rookie season, gives a glimpse of why he was a first-round draft pick.
Patriots rookies look impressive again
Chase Winovich and Jakobi Meyers continue to shine, and several other first-year players also played well Saturday against the Titans.
Sidelines: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will just never get it
The embattled Goodell reinstates Josh Gordon, but still shrugs at domestic violence, Travis Lazarczyk writes.