NFL Rumors: Patriots Re-Sign Matthew Slater To Two-Year Contract

NFL Rumors: Patriots Re-Sign Matthew Slater To Two-Year Contract

Matthew Slater reportedly is back. The New England Patriots have re-signed their special teams captain to a two-year deal ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Tuesday, citing a source. The news comes just a few days after reports surfaced of Slater taking a free-agent visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move all-but ensures that the Patriots once again will have one of the best special teams unites in the NFL. In addition to re-signing Slater, the Patriots already have re-signed fellow special teams standout Nate Ebner. They also completed a trade with the Oakland Raiders on Sunday to acquire wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, who, in addition ... NESN.com

Patriots Notes: Ted Karras Embodies ‘Next Man Up’ In First Start At Center

Patriots Notes: Ted Karras Embodies ‘Next Man Up’ In First Start At Center

by Zack Cox on Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 10:19PM 1,488 Some notes and nuggets from the New England Patriots’ 33-8 trouncing of the Oakland Raiders on Sunday in Mexico City: — The Patriots played without two of their starting linemen and did not miss a beat. LaAdrian Waddle and Ted Karras fared well in place of the inactive Marcus Cannon and David Andrews, respectively, helping keep quarterback Tom Brady upright for much of the game and clearing running... NESN.com

NFL Injury Report: Week 4 Injury Updates For Notable Fantasy Football Stars

NFL Injury Report: Week 4 Injury Updates For Notable Fantasy Football Stars

11:37 a.m.: A note for all of you Joe Mixon fantasy owners out there: The Cincinnati Bengals running back could have a big day against a banged-up Cleveland Browns defense. 11:35 a.m.: The inactives for the 1 p.m. games have been released, and there are a few surprises at wide receiver: Detroit Lions rookie Kenny Golladay is out, while the Houston Texans’ Will Fuller is in. Here are the notable actives and inactives, courtesy of ESPN’s Field Yates. 8:30 a.m.: A few updates from overnight: Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree looks doubtful, while Doug Baldwin’s status still is up ... NESN.com

Watch Marshawn Lynch Show Flashes Of ‘Beast Mode’ In Raiders Practice

Share this: Marshawn Lynch hasn’t played in an NFL game since January 2016, but the powerful running back doesn’t look like he’s very rusty. Lynch looked like his old “Beast Mode” self during Oakland Raiders practice Monday, showcasing sharp cuts and impressive burst. Granted, it’s only practice, but the Raiders have to like what they see from Lynch after his brief retirement. Lynch originally called it quits on his football career after the Seattle Seahawks were bounced from the playoffs in the 2015 season. After sitting out the entire 2016 campaign, the 31-year-old announced his NFL comeback and was traded to Oakland along with Seattle’s sixth-round pick in exchange for the Raiders’ 2018 fifth-round selection on April 26. The Bay Area native signed a two-year,

2017 NFL Opponents: All 32 Teams’ Home And Away Games For Next Season

Share this: The 2016 season wrapped up Sunday, but we already know the bulk of the 2017 schedule. While dates and times will be announced at a later time, all 32 teams’ home and away opponents already have been determined based on the schedule rotation and where teams finished in their divisions in 2016. You can check out the home and away opponents for all 32 NFL teams below. The official schedules will be announced by the NFL at a later date. ARIZONA CARDINALSHome: Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay BuccaneersAway: Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions ATLANTA FALCONSHome: Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans

NFL Playoff Picture: AFC And NFC South Currently Hold First Place Ties

Share this: There is still a game to be played Monday night, but it’s never too early to take a look at the NFL playoff picture. There are only three games left in the season, but several divisions are still up for grabs. With most of these final few games being divisional matchups, nearly every game will have major playoff implications. Here’s a look at the current NFL playoff picture after an exciting week 14. AFCDivision LeadersEast: New England Patriots (10-2)West: Kansas City Chiefs (10-3)North: Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5)South: Houston Texans (7-6) Wild Card TeamsOakland Raiders (10-3), Denver Broncos (8-5) In The HuntMiami Dolphins (8-5), Baltimore Ravens (7-5), Tennessee Titans (7-6), Indianapolis Colts (6-7), Buffalo Bills (6-7) After the Dolphins won on Sunday, the Patriots will not be