by Zack Cox on Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 12:47AM 6,135 ST. PAUL, Minn. – LeGarrette Blount and Chris Long loved playing in front of the New England faithful during their time with the Patriots. But they can’t lie: The fans of their new team are a cut above when it comes to passion. Speaking Monday at Super Bowl Opening Night, Blount and Long both raved about the Philadelphia Eagles’ rabid, diehard, championship-starved, dog mask-wearing fanbase. NESN.com
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NFL Rumors: Patriots ‘Expect’ To Lose LeGarrette Blount In NFL Free Agency
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount had a career year with the Patriots in 2016, but it doesn’t sound like he will be returning for an encore next season. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo said on air Tuesday that there is an “expectation” that Blount will not be back with the Patriots in 2017, according to CSNNE. Blount will become an unrestricted free agent Thursday when the new NFL league year begins. The 30-year-old running back is coming off a season in which he ran for a career-high 1,161 yards and an NFL-leading 18 touchdowns. It was his first season with double-digit touchdowns for the Patriots. If Blount does decide t... NESN.com
LeGarrette Blount Fined $18K For Facemask Of Ndamukong Suh In Patriots-Dolphins
LeGarrette Blount had some harsh criticisms for Ndamukong Suh after last Sunday’s game, but Blount’s wallet will be taking a hit, not Suh’s. The New England Patriots running back was fined $ 18,231 for ripping off Suh’s facemask late in the fourth quarter of his team’s Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. After Blount’s 3-yard rush, Suh appeared to jump on the pile late and give Blount a little shove. The veteran running back took offense, yanking Suh’s helmet off by his facemask and drawing a 15-yard penalty as the teams scuffled. The NFL did not fine Suh, per Reiss. Blount ripped into... NESN.com
Patriots Injury Report: LeGarrette Blount Limited With Hip Ailment
FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots added five players to their injury report Wednesday as they prepare for their Week 5 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Running backs Brandon Bolden and LeGarrette Blount, linebacker Shea McClellin, defensive tackle Vincent Valentine and guard Joe Thuney all suffered new injuries this week. Cornerback Eric Rowe (ankle) and guard Jonathan Cooper (foot) finally are healthy and were removed from the injury report. Here’s the Patriots’ full practice participation and injury report. DID NOT PARTICIPATERB Brandon Bolden (knee)LB Shea McClellin (concussion)DL Vincent Valen... NESN.com