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FILE - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, talks to head coach Bill Belichick as their team warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. But after watching Tom Brady celebrate another Super Bowl in another city, Belichick and his boss, Robert Kraft, had seen enough. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Kraft: Spending spree response to 7-9 record, not Brady win

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 31, 2021 06:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Jalen Mills (21) walks off the field at half time during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. A person familiar with the deal says Mills is signing with the New England Patriots for four years and $24 million. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Energy already high among new additions to Patriots' roster

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 22, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

Patriots hope to extend recent success at home vs. Broncos

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 11:41 AM EDT
DENVER (1-3) at NEW ENGLAND (2-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Patriots by 10 RECORD VS....

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. The Broncos play the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Fangio: We all knew NFL season would be jumbled by COVID-19

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 09, 2020 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is shown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Foxborough, Mass. The Broncos play the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Pats prepare to host Broncos in shadow of positive tests

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 08, 2020 04:52 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 26-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Patriots have much to fix with Newton's status up in the air

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 06, 2020 03:17 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry (15) catches a 4-yard touchdown pass ahead of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Patriots hang tough despite long odds in loss to Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Oct. 05, 2020 11:14 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs lean on D to beat Pats 26-10 in COVID-19-delayed game

By Dave Skretta Oct. 05, 2020 10:56 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass under pressure from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Patriots-Chiefs showdown postponed to Monday or Tuesday

By Dave Skretta Oct. 03, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs, left, consoles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones in the end zone after intercepting a Falcons pass during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons won't have star WR Julio Jones for Bears game

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) works out with teammates during an NFL football training camp practice, Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool)
Folk ready to kick, teach in return to Patriots

By Gethin Coolbaugh Aug. 27, 2020 02:14 PM EDT

In this still image from a Webex media availability hosted by the New England Patriots, quarterback Jarrett Stidham responds to a question, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (New England Patriots via AP)
Newton embracing new challenge, fresh start with Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 07, 2020 03:46 PM EDT