FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots had to whittle their roster down to 75 players by Tuesday at 4 p.m. They went into the day with 80 players on their 90-man roster. The Patriots released offensive tackle Keavon Milton, a source told NESN.com. The Boston Herald first reported the news. Tight end Steven Scheu also has been released, a source told WEEI.com’s Christopher Price. Linebacker Ramon Humber also has been released, a source told the Providence Journal’s Mark Daniels. As expected, the Patriots have placed running back Dion Lewis on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, a sourse told ESPN’s Field Yates. He wi... NESN.com
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Sources: Alan Branch Informs Patriots Teammates He’s Been Suspended
FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch notified teammates he’s been suspended, sources informed of the situation told NESN.com. The cause and length of the suspension are currently unknown. Branch played 16 games, starting 15, in 2015 with the Patriots. He recorded 35 tackles, one sack, three defended passes and two forced fumbles. Branch was acquired by the Patriots midway through the 2014 season. He played eight games in 2014, starting two. Branch, 31, was selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and 2013 with... NESN.com
Bryan Stork Ejected From Patriots Joint Practice For Fighting With Bears
by Zack Cox on Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 11:43AM 2,174 FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots center Bryan Stork was told to hit the showers Tuesday after fighting with multiple Chicago Bears players during the teams’ joint practice outside Gillette Stadium. Bears linebacker John Timu shoved Stork after the whistle during 11-on-11 drills, and Stork responded by head-buttting Timu and taking swings at a few other members of the Chicago defense. After being pulled away from the fracas by 5-foo... NESN.com
Patriots Practice Observations: Cornerbacks Show Fight In Coverage, Scraps
FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ cornerbacks wouldn’t go down with a fight Monday in their joint practice with the Chicago Bears. The Patriots’ defense didn’t make life easy on Chicago Bears quarterbacks Jay Cutler, Brian Hoyer, Connor Shaw and David Fales, recording 15 pass breakups in team drills. Here’s everything that went down at the Patriots-Bears joint practice: — Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler got booted from practice after getting into a scrap with Bears wideout Alshon Jeffery. Butler and Jeffery had one another by the face mask before more Bears players ran in and escalated the fight. Patriots defenders Duron... NESN.com
Patriots Roster Battles: Jonathan Jones Has Edge For Cornerback Role
Share this: The New England Patriots have a good problem looming in 15 days. The Patriots have a talented roster that will be difficult to trim to 75 players Aug. 30 and even harder to cutdown to 53 players Sept. 3. The Patriots are entering their 14th practice of training camp, and their roster battles aren’t becoming much clearer. They still have two weeks of practice and three more preseason games before they whittle down their roster. Here’s where those roster battles currently stand. RUNNING BACKDion Lewis, LeGarrette Blount, Brandon Bolden, James White, Tyler Gaffney, Donald Brown, Joey Iosefa, D.J. FosterAt most, only four of the above players will make the 53-man roster. And if the Patriots trade for a running back, it could be
Patriots-Saints Notes: Defense’s Big-Play Ability On Full Display In Preseason O…
by Zack Cox on Fri, Aug 12, 2016 at 12:57AM 3,800 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — Those not yet sold on the formidablity of the New England Patriots’ defense need only to look at the film from Thursday night’s preseason opener. The Patriots’ D terrorized the visiting New Orleans Saints from the opening kickoff, forcing four turnovers and producing a pair of defensive touchdowns in a 34-22 win at Gillette Stadium. “Any time the defense can score, it’s a real game-changer,” defensive end Chris Long said after the game. “For the entire team, it’s a little bit of a lift. Ball disruption, creating turnovers — that’s always an emphasis for everybody, and any time you can do that, it’s a good thing.” Defensive end Jabaal Sheard set
Patriots Vs. Saints Live: Jamie Collins Grabs Pick Six; New England Leads 8-0
Share this: First quarter, 12:00, Patriots 8-0: Well, that was quick. Jamie Collins picked off Garrett Grayson and returned the interception for a touchdown. Patrick Chung caused the pick by forcing a deflection. Running back James White carried the ball up the middle for a two-point conversion. First quarter, 12:10: The Patriots quickly went three and out and punted back to the Saints. Garoppolo completed a 7-yard pass to tight end Martellus Bennett then was sacked on third down. Left tackle Nate Solder gave up the sack. LeGarrette Blount began the drive with a carry for a 2-yard loss. First quarter, 14:00: Saints QB Drew Brees completed a deep pass to Brandin Cooks over Patriots cornerback Justin Coleman on the first offensive play of the game. The Patriots forced