Patrick Chung, 33, could make up to $12.8 million over his reworked contract, which frees up some cap space.

Fifth-year cornerback Jonathan Jones and other defensive backs are keeping the virtual communication lines open, preparing to again be among the top units in the NFL.

New England has had an undrafted rookie free agent on its roster for 16 straight years. These guys could extend that streak.

With three catches over the past two seasons, Marqise Lee – who totaled 119 catches in 2016 and 2017 – wants to revive his career in New England.

Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, who signed with Seattle as a free agent in the offseason, caught 73 passes over his three seasons with the Patriots.

Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says he and New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels are ‘brothers for life.’

Former defensive lineman Richard Seymour spent eight seasons in New England after being selected in the first round in 2001.

New England is favored in eight games, underdogs in seven and a pick-em with the Chargers, according to an online site which set betting lines for all 2020 NFL games.

Third-round draft pick Anfernee Jennings has been compared to several current and ex-Patriots.

New England’s opponents in the 2020 season have a winning percentage of .537 based on last season’s results.