At least one undrafted free agent has made the Patriots roster every year since 2003, but new roster limits could force the team to sift out that diamond in the rough before practices even start.
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Defensive end Michael Bennett retires after 11 pro seasons
Michael Bennett, who played for five teams – including part of 2019 in New England – and won a Super Bowl in Seattle in 2013, says he is retiring.
NFL notebook: No long-term contract for Patriots’ Thuney
Left guard Joe Thuney will play this season under the franchise tag, for $14.781 million, and then become an unrestricted free agent.
Pats still hoping to have some fans, awaiting approval
The New England Patriots told season tickets holders in a letter they are hoping to allow fans at games at 20 percent capacity, but they need state and local approval.
Edelman calls Jackson’s comments a chance for a ‘teaching moment’
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman posts a video in response to an anti-Semitic social media post by Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson.
NFL notebook: Burkhead agrees to pay cut, new deal giving Patriots $1 million in cap space
Rex Burkhead, who led all Patriots running backs with a 4.6-yards-per-carry average last season, takes a pay cut as the team gets some much-needed cap space.
Belichick played it cool in luring Cam Newton to Patriots
Bill Belichick was incredibly patient before deciding to pounce on the former NFL MVP.
Source: Patriots agree to contract with Cam Newton
The former NFL MVP could become the replacement for Tom Brady as New England’s quarterback.
For first time in a while, 2020 Patriots have something to prove
The Patriots will have the motivation to show they are still playoff worthy without Tom Brady.
Report: Patriots running back Sony Michel had foot surgery in May
Considered a maintenance-type procedure, running back Sony Michel is reportedly in Foxborough rehabbing from the May surgery.