New England once defined how to use the tight end position, but now can barely find a competent option on a weekly basis.

Stephon Gilmore and N’Keal Harry were on the practice field Wednesday as New England begins preparing for a Sunday night game against the Ravens.

Yes, New England is 3-5, but the team has missed the playoffs only three times in Bill Belichick’s 20 seasons as coach. So there is hope.

New England scores 13 points in the fourth quarter to rally past winless New York and snap a four-game losing streak.

The Jets being bad is not shocking, but New England losing four straight is almost unheard of.

Running back Sony Michel has missed time while on injured reserve and the COVID-19 reserve lists, but defensive back Stephon Gilmore is dealing with a knee injury.

New England has zero offensive points in the first quarter through seven games, and is not faring well when forced to play from behind.

The Patriots trade a seventh-round pick for Miami receiver Isaiah Ford, but cornerback Stephon Gilmore is staying the New England.

New England lost to Buffalo for just the sixth time in 41 meetings since Bill Belichick arrived in Foxborough in 2000.

Quarterback Cam Newton loses the ball at the Buffalo 13 with 31 seconds left and New England falls to 2-5 with a 24-21 loss.