Julian Edelman, slowed by a knee injury and limited to six games last season, was listed in NFL transactions as having his contract terminated with a failed physical designation.

Julian Edelman has been a longtime anchor for the New England offense, but his knee issues could prevent the Patriots from counting on his availability.

Stephon Gilmore is in the final year of his contract, so New England can extend the cornerback or maybe look at a trade to gets something in return.

Team owner Robert Kraft says the team’s spending in free agency had nothing to do with Tom Brady leaving, but with correcting a dismal 2020 season.

New England had a plan going into free agency, and it turned into an NFL-record spending spree and an overhaul for a team that missed the playoffs last season.

Linebacker Kyle Van Noy was surprised when he was cut by the Dolphins just one season into his four-year, $51 million deal and has since agreed to return to the Patriots.

White, who has been one of the NFL’s top pass catchers out of the backfield, agrees to a 1-year contract.

New England’s new tight end Jonnu Smith, fresh off a season with career highs in receptions (41), receiving yards (448) and touchdowns (eight), is ready for even more.

The Patriots have been one of the NFL’s top spenders in free agency, guaranteeing about $175 million in salary to 19 players.

New England re-signs center David Andrews and also brings back linebacker Kyle Van Noy after a 1-year stint with the Dolphins, but safety Patrick Chung is ending his 11-year career.