Have an early morning meeting I have to head in for so these are a bit abbreviated, but here are today's top links:
BOSTON HERALD:
Plaxico Burress a Giant pain - Ian Rapoport
Tom Brady takes out trash - Ian Rapoport
The joy of Rex, revised - Ron Borges
Wes Welker wows 'em in New York, too - Ron Borges
James Ihedigbo stays mum on ex-team - Karen Guregian
Jets defense has made habit of stopping star QB - Karen Guregian
Randy Vataha gets laugh out of Rex Ryan's reference - Ian Rapoport
Patriots guard Logan Mankins laments actually (gasp) missing a practice - Ian Rapoport
Pats drop the ball on women's gear - Jill Radsken
BOSTON GLOBE:
Burress thanks Patriots for single coverage in Super Bowl XLII - Shalise Manza Young
Video: Patriots-Jets preview - Christopher Gasper
Ryan shows wear - Julian Benbow
Nothing personal with Ellis - Michael Vega
NOTEBOOK: Brady calls an early end - Shalise Manza Young
Rex Ryan ready for 'Hall of Fame' matchup with Bill Belichick - Julian Benbow
WORCESTER TELEGRAM:
Plaxico Burress never close to becoming Patriot - Rich Garven
Ex-Jet Shaun Ellis 'in the best situation' - Rich Garven
ESPNBOSTON.COM:
Patriots on best behavior - Staff
Patriots bring a Raider back from Oakland - Chris Forsberg
Penalty watch: Reduction in flags - Mike Reiss
Pats and Jets play nice - Chris Forsberg
LARRY BROWN SPORTS:
Chad Ochocinco Quit Tweeting for Three Weeks After Losing Bet - Larry Brown
WEEI.COM:
Meet the new guy … defensive back Sterling Moore - Christopher Price
Pats practice: Mayo, Woodhead missing - Mike Petraglia
Rex Ryan on Patriots D: 'They do what they do' - Mike Petraglia
ESPNDALLAS.COM:
Jason Garrett using Patriots as a model - Todd Archer
CBSSPORTS.COM:
Jets-Patriots Preview - CBS Sports
PATRIOT LEDGER:
NOTEBOOK: Jets' week? Players can't help but notice - Glen Farley
Ex-Jets Ellis and Ihedigbo now versed in the Patriots' way - Glen Farley
Q&A with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady - Glen Farley
Q&A with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick - Glen Farley
ATTLEBORO SUN CHRONICLE:
Ellis could be a little help to his friends - Mark Farinella
NESN.COM:
Wes Welker Says Patriots Must Bring Their 'A-Game' Against Jets - Erik Frenz
MASSLIVE.COM:
Patriots safety James Ihedigbo isn't giving away any secrets on the Jets and other highlights from Wednesday - Nick Underhill
CSNNE.COM:
Ryan says he fears Ochocinco's skills - Tom Curran
More News Headlines:
MORSE: Patriots Busy Adding to 53-Man Roster and Practice Squad
By: Mark MorsePatriots bolster 53-man roster with Erick Hunter, add Jose Ramirez, Jalen Hunt to practice squad, and announce 2026 captains.
MORSE: Patriots Roster Remains in Flux
By: Mark MorsePatriots reshape their roster with new waiver claims Cameron Latu & Darius Muasau, plus extensive practice squad additions and releases.
Breaking Down the Patriots’ 2026 Initial 53-Man Roster
By: Steve BalestrieriBreaking down the Patriots' 2026 initial 53-man roster. Strengths include Drake Maye and receivers, but defensive depth remains a key question.
MORSE: Some Hits and Misses on Patriots’ Initial 53-Man Roster
By: Mark MorseEliot Wolf's Patriots' 53-man roster is scrutinized for hits, misses, and depth challenges. Trades for Kiner and Rouse addressed immediate needs.
Patriots News And Notes 08-30: The Depth Will Be An Issue
By: Steve BalestrieriThe Patriots' initial 53-man roster will reveal depth concerns. Gonzalez's stalled contract, and roster holes.