Robert Kraft plays down reports of a discord but admits being perplexed by the Malcolm Butler benching.
New England Patriots
Friday’s NFL notebook: Man arrested for Gronkowski burglary
Anthony Almeida is one of 3 men suspected of breaking into the home of the Patriots tight end during the Super Bowl.
New Patriot wonders what might have been
Defensive end Adrian Clayborn, although injured, watched his Falcons lose the lead and then the Super Bowl to New England.
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.