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Watson undergoes ankle sugery; may not be ready for training camp

8:50 AM Fri, Mar 28, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

In news first reported by the Boston Herald, tight end Benjamin Watson recently underwent left ankle surgery and may not be ready come training camp in late July. The surgery reportedly revealed cartilage damage and scar tissue; when asked about......

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Pioli third in exec of year voting

10:41 AM Wed, Mar 26, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Despite putting together a roster that came agonizingly close to an undefeated season, New England vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli was third in voting for George Young NFL Executive of the Year, the Sporting News announced. The Sporting......

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Britt, Woods re-signed

9:45 AM Wed, Mar 26, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots announced last night that they re-signed T Wesley Britt and LB Pierre Woods. Both were exclusive-rights free agents; ERFAs are players with two years' experience who basically can only be offered a deal by the team they played......

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Bryant signing official

5:24 PM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots have just announced the signing of corner Fernando Bryant. In a statement, Bill Belichick said, "Adding a cornerback with Fernando's experience and production is a good opportunity for us."......

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Bryant on board

11:48 AM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

According to profootballtalk.com, the Patriots have signed free agent cornerback Fernando Bryant to a one-year deal. Bryant, a nine-year veteran, apparently also had an offer on the table from Denver but decided to join New England. A Georgia native, he......

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Vrabel voted to NFLPA executive board

8:06 AM Thu, Mar 20, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Pats' linebacker Mike Vrabel was voted to the NFL Players' Association executive committee yesterday, on the same day that Titans center Kevin Mawae was selected as president. Mawae succeeds former Eagle Troy Vincent, whose term recently ended and who is......

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BC Pro Day

2:08 PM Tue, Mar 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Hey all - We're out of hibernation and on a field trip to Boston College's Pro Day, where 22 NFL teams have sent at least one representative to keep an eye on the activities. Most of them - and many......

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Troy not returning?

8:28 AM Thu, Mar 13, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

According to an article in today's Boston Globe, the Patriots have informed beloved receiver Troy Brown that they will not be offering him a contract for the 2008 season. Brown played just one game last season, returning punts in the......

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Pacman Jones to the Pats?

3:11 PM Sat, Mar 08, 2008 | | Comments (6)
By Art Martone    Email

According to The Tennessean, the Pats are one of the teams that have expressed interest in the troubled Titans' cornerback.......

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CB Sanders signed

6:18 PM Thu, Mar 06, 2008 | | Comments (2)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots have announced the signing of veteran cornerback Lewis Sanders. They also made official the signing of safety Tank Williams. Sanders, 29, has been in the NFL for eight seasons, playing for the Browns (2000-04), Texans ('05-'06) and Falcons......

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Report: S Tank Williams signed

6:51 PM Wed, Mar 05, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

Both the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press are reporting that the Patriots have signed safety Tank Williams. Williams -- given name Clevan -- spent the last two seasons in Minnesota after beginning his career with Tennessee.......

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Gaffney back?

8:17 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Patriots and receiver Jabar Gaffney have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract.......

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Jason Webster inked

6:34 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

New England added a cornerback today, signing eight-year veteran Jason Webster. Webster played just one game with the Bills last season, breaking his arm in the season opener against Denver. The 30-year old former second-round draft pick of San Francisco......

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Report: Patriots add CB Webster

2:13 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

The Patriots have bolstered their defensive backfield by signing cornerback Jason Webster, according to The Boston Globe. Webster, a 30-year-old from Texas A&M, has eight years of NFL experience with the 49ers, Falcons and Bills. Last year with Buffalo, he......

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Packers news conference: No live video

12:49 PM Tue, Mar 04, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

AP has just announced that it will not be carrying a live video of Green Bay's news conference to announce the retirement of Brett Favre, citing league rules.......

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Moss deal done

6:11 PM Mon, Mar 03, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

The Patriots have just announced the re-signing of receiver Randy Moss. Moss reportedly has received a three-year, $27 million contract, which includes a $12 million signing bonus -- if true, that's $4 million less in guaranteed money than Bernard Berrian......

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Rumors heat up on Moss deal with Patriots

2:24 PM Mon, Mar 03, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McDermott    Email

There are a number of reports today that the Patriots are close to a deal with free-agent wide receiver Randy Moss. ESPN is reporting, citing unnamed sources, that the two sides are closing in on a three-year, $27-million deal. The......

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Jason Taylor on the market?

9:25 PM Sat, Mar 01, 2008 | | Comments (3)
By Shalise Manza Young    Email

According to this story on yahoo.com, Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor won't be with Miami much longer. An 11-year veteran and the 2006 NFL defensive player of the year, Taylor and Miami have apparently come to an amicable decision to......

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