New England will play five night games in the first nine games of the season.

The report comes at a time when Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has yet to commit to playing this fall.

The five-time Pro Bowler finished his career with the Patriots last season.

Tuesday’s acquisition of a first-round draft pick gives New England the flexibility to find a successor to Tom Brady.

According to multuple reports, Brandin Cooks and a fourth-round pick to the Rams for the No. 23 overall pick and a sixth-round pick.

Robert Kraft plays down reports of a discord but admits being perplexed by the Malcolm Butler benching.

Anthony Almeida is one of 3 men suspected of breaking into the home of the Patriots tight end during the Super Bowl.

Defensive end Adrian Clayborn, although injured, watched his Falcons lose the lead and then the Super Bowl to New England.

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.

Adrian Clayborn, coming off a season in which he had 9 1/2 sacks, addresses an off-season need.