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New England Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection 3.0

August 20, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

With half of training camp and two preseason games in the books, it is time to take another look at the 53-Man Roster and how things may shake out.

New England Patriots News 8-21, AFC East Notes

August 21, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Good morning, here are Sunday’s Patriots news 8-21 and notes on what’s happening around the AFC East. Trey Flowers Making Another Strong Push for P...

Dion Lewis to Undergo “Clean Up” Surgery, Out Indefinitely

August 21, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Just after he walked thru the locker room with no noticeable limp, it was learned that Patriots

Patriots Get More Bad Injury News, Sebastian Vollmer Headed to IR

August 21, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Sebastian Vollmer is headed to IR for a balky shoulder that required surgery. Vollmer has been on PUP since training camp began because of a hip injury.

Back from Olympic Rugby, Nate Ebner's Focus is on the Patriots

August 22, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Patriots safety and special teams' standout Nate Ebner spoke to the media for the first time Sunday since his return from the Olympics in Brazil

Rob Ninkovich is in Unchartered Waters, Working His Way Back

August 22, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Rob Ninkovich can be excused if he's feeling a little testy. It's the first time he's been injured as a member of the team.

Patriots Spotlight is Now On Cannon, Scarnecchia

August 23, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Marcus Cannon has been a lightning rod for criticism the past few years from Patriots fans and members of the media. The 2016 season won't be any different.

Patriots Roster Coming Into Focus, Team Releases Three Veterans

August 23, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots have released three more veterans today as they cut ties to CB E.J. Biggers, RB Donald Brown and DE Frank Kearse according to sources.

For D.J. Foster, The Clock is Ticking for the 2016 Season

August 24, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

he's missed nearly all of training camp with a lingering hamstring issue, Foster will have to make a big impression to make the team.

Patriots Releases of Stork, Washington Hardly Surprising

August 24, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

His physical style of play came with a price. He has suffered 4 concussions in the past four seasons and his durability has become a liability to the team.

With Competition Heating Up, Keshawn Martin a Player to Watch

August 25, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Martin appeared in 11 games in 2015 and caught 26 passes for 326 yards and two scores as the Patriots third wide receiver.

Patriots Get Barkevious Mingo In a Trade with the Browns

August 25, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Bill Belichick and the Pats, however, swung a deal for the Cleveland Browns former #6 overall pick Barkevious Mingo. He upgrades the depth on the edge.

Patriots, Panthers Preseason Game, What to Watch For

August 26, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"<em>There are no dress rehearsals, we are professionals, this is the big time</em>" Willie Nelson</h3> Had to use my favorite Willie Nelson q

Patriots Defense Keys 19-17 Win Over Carolina Panthers

August 26, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

On a night where both offenses looked sloppy and wilting in the heat, it was the play of the defense that carried the day.

New England Patriots News 8-28, AFC East Notes

August 28, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Bill Belichick and Nick Caserio look at the same player and ask, How can we take what he does best and make it work within the framework of our system?

Patriots Roster Cutdown to 75 Players Looming for Tuesday

August 29, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots roster currently has 82 players listed, by tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. that number will be slashed as seven players will be released.

Mingo Will Be an Intriguing Piece to the Patriots Defense

August 30, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

"These guys have got a couple months on me. It's a challenge, but the guys here are really helping me come along, just get me ready to play."

With the Roster Cut to 75, Patriots Focus Turns to the Giants

August 31, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

The biggest and most difficult cuts come on Saturday when the team has to cut to their 53-man roster limit. The six-man practice squad can be filled Sunday.

New England Patriots Roster Projection 4.0

September 01, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Keep in mind that the 53-man roster of September 3 changes, as we've seen thru the years, quite a bit by the end of December.

Patriots - Giants, Preseason Week 4, Five Areas to Watch

September 01, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

Tonight isn't about the starters, although players like Tom Brady and Julian Edelman made the trip. Tonight is about the players on the bubble.

Patriots Drop Preseason Finale to the Giants 17-9, Quick Observations

September 01, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

In a strange ending to a strange summer saw Tom Brady play the first half for the Patriots as they dropped their final preseason game 17-9 to the Giants

Patriots Offense Will Lean On Heavier Two Tight End Sets

September 03, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

You can expect a lot of the two-TE run heavy sets in either "12" personnel (1 RB, 2TEs, 2WRs), or in the "22" personnel with (2RBs, 2TEs, 1 WR).

New England Patriots News 9-4, AFC East Notes

September 04, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

With the release of 20 players on Saturday, the Patriots have their first look at the 53-man roster. Expect some changes before next Sunday.

New England Patriots Now Turn Their Focus to the Cardinals

September 05, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots have transitioned to the regular season mode and conducted their first regular season practice of the year on Sunday at Foxboro.

Patriots 2016 Opponents, 5 First Impressions of the Cardinals

September 06, 2016 | Steve Balestrieri

The Cardinals have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL with 489 points (30.6 ppg) and the #7 scoring defense allowing just 313 points (19.6 ppg).

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