Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry demanded a trade during the offseason.
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J.C. Jackson blossoms as a ballhawk in Patriots secondary
Jackson had nine interceptions last season, the final year of his rookie deal.
NFL notebook: Patriots QB Stidham reportedly has back surgery
Jarrett Stidham will miss up to 12 weeks after the procedure, according to NFL Network.
Patriots quarterbacks Newton, Jones embracing friendly competition
Cam Newton and Mac Jones have enjoyed getting to know each other as they battle for the starting quarterback job.
Harris heads deep group of running backs for Patriots
Damien Harris, who led the team in rushing in 2020, is joined by veterans Sony Michel, James White, J.J. Taylor and Brandon Bolden.
Jonnu Smith can’t wait to make presence felt with Patriots
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 notebook: Belichick says ‘quite a few’ players have received COVID-19 vaccine
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.
Pats’ Gilmore, 7 others will start training camp on PUP list
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
NFL notebook: Patriots secure final member of draft class with Barmore signing
Defensive lineman Christian Barmore signs his rookie contract as the Patriots reach deals with all their 2021 draft picks.
NFL notebook: Carl Nassib becomes league’s first active player to come out as gay
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.”