11:30 a.m.: Here are the Patriots’ inactives: TE Greg ScruggsLB Shea McClellinCB Justin ColemanRB Brandon BoldenDT Vincent ValentineCB Eric RoweOT Marcus Cannon Some notes: — Cameron Fleming projects to start at RT with Cannon out. — Julian Edelman is active after being listed as questionable. So is LeGarrette Blount and Rob Gronkowski. — Rookie Cyrus Jones will be the Patriots’ No. 3 cornerback with Coleman and Rowe healthy scratches. Having both Coleman and Rowe out is a pretty big surprise. — AJ Derby will be the Patriots’ third tight end. — Rookie runn... NESN.com
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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
Tom Brady’s Return Should Curb Patriots Fans’ Panic After Bills Shutout
FOXBORO, Mass. — Tom Brady’s impending return couldn’t come at a better time. New England Patriots fans are beginning to panic after their team was shut out at home for the first time in almost 23 years. And worse yet, the embarrassing 16-0 blowout came at the hands of Rex Ryan’s Buffalo Bills. So, get ready for a week-long victory lap from Ryan and his players. But Brady is allowed to return to the facility in under seven hours as his four-game suspension is up at midnight Monday morning, and he already was spotted working out in Brookline to get in some last-minute reps before he can go back to Gillette Stadium for good.
Patriots Pick Six: Jamie Collins, Malcolm Butler Star Vs. Texans In Win
FOXBORO, Mass. — It turns out the New England Patriots were just fine without Jimmy Garoppolo. Oh, and Tom Brady, Dont’a Hightower, Dion Lewis, Sebastian Vollmer and a good 80 percent of Rob Gronkowski. The Patriots embarrassed the Houston Texans 27-0 with rookie Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. The nicest thing one could say about the Texans’ offense is they crossed the 50-yard line. And it took them until late in the third quarter to do so. This Patriots team could be historically good when Brady returns. Here are the Patriots’ six stars of the game. LB JAMIE COLLINSCollins had a huge game on a big, primetime... NESN.com
Miami Police Union To Boycott If Dolphins Kneel For Patriots’ National Anthem
There’s been a growing list of NFL players protesting the national anthem this season, and not everyone is happy about it. Several Miami Dolphins players recently continued a trend started by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, as four Dolphins, led by running back Arian Foster, took a knee during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to protest racial inequality in America. The Dolphins plan to protest again before their Week 2 matchup against the Patriots in New England, but if they do, things could get contentious. Per the Miami Herald, local Miami police plans to stop providing escorts for players before home games until the ... NESN.com
Jimmy Garoppolo’s Strategy For Patriots’ Season Opener? Just Be Jimmy
by Zack Cox on Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 11:40AM 1,071 New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said over the weekend he simply wants Jimmy Garoppolo to be himself as he prepares to fill Tom Brady’s sizable shoes. It sounds like that’s exactly what Garoppolo plans to do. “You can’t really overthink it,” the Patriots’ interim starting quarterback said Tuesday morning on WEEI’s “Kirk & Callahan.” “You can’t try to be fake about it, either. You have to ma... NESN.com
Patriots 53-Man Roster Cuts Tracker: Cre’Von LeBlanc Released
The New England Patriots must trim their 75-man roster down to 53 players by Saturday at 4 p.m., but Bill Belichick likely will get out in front of the game by making cuts throughout the morning. Despite having 75 players on their 53-man roster, the Patriots only need to make 20 releases because defensive end Rob Ninkovich and quarterback Tom Brady have been suspended four games apiece. The Patriots’ toughest cuts will come at running back, tight end, defensive tackle and cornerback. The Patriots released cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc, a source told NESN.com. The news first was reported by the Boston Herald. Other teams could be interested in ... NESN.com