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The 2020s​


August 31, 2020:

Patriots 53-man Roster Projection 3.0, Team Begins Ramping Up for 2020 | PatsFans.com

As hard as it is to cut Meyers, who was productive in his rookie season, he, like Thomas, can’t make the club from the tub.
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VIDEO: Do Your Life - Brian Hoyer, The Man Who Has Played For Eight NFL Teams | PatsFans.com

The New England Patriots debut season two of the "Do Your Life" documentary series chronicling the career of Brian Hoyer.
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VIDEO: Cam Newton Breaks Out Some End of Camp Dance Moves, Bill Belichick Offers Up More Praise | PatsFans.com

Cam Newton breaks out the dance moves to Kirk Franklin as head coach Bill Belichick offers up more glowing praise towards the former MVP.
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VIDEO: An Inside Look At The Patriots Preparing For An NFL Season During COVID-19 | PatsFans.com

A behind-the-scenes look at the preparations and changes the New England Patriots are making for the 2020 season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Patriots News Blitz 8/31: Pats wrap training camp practices

All the Patriots news you need in one convenient place!
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Depth Perception: Wide Receivers

Which group of pass catchers will the Patriots settle on this season?
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Roster Projection 1.0: Tracking our first 53

With a week to go before cuts it's time to make some tough decisions.
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August 31, 2021:
KC trades Yasir Durant to NE for 2022 7th

Byron Cowart, Stephon Gilmore, Terez Hall, Jarrett Stidham to PUP;
Anfernee Jennings to IR;
Joshua Bledsoe, Cameron McGrone to NFI;

Release Montravius Adams, Tashawn Bower, Myles Bryant, Adrian Colbert, Korey Cunningham, James Ferentz, Nick Folk, Brian Hoyer, Michael Jackson, Matt LaCosse, Bill Murray, Cam Newton, Tre Nixon, Alex Redmond, D'Angelo Ross, Will Sherman, Akeem Spence, Nick Thurman, Dee Virgin, Kristian Wilkerson, Isaiah Zuber.


Cam Newton Released by the Patriots, Gilmore to PUP, Reaction | PatsFans.com

“I really appreciate all the love and support during this time but I must say please don’t feel sorry for me!! #i’mgood,” Newton wrote Tues.
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Cam Newton Reacts To Surprise Release From Patriots | PatsFans.com

Cam Newton shares his reaction to the news of the Patriots releasing him on the final day of roster cuts over social media.
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Thoughts on the Patriots Initial 53-man Roster, More Moves to Come | PatsFans.com

Right now the Patriots have one (1) QB, rookie Mac Jones... they’ll move WR N’Keal Harry to short-term IR and bring back Brian Hoyer
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Lawrence Guy Named Recipient of 2021 Ron Burton Community Service Award | PatsFans.com

Lawrence Guy named the 2021 Ron Burton Community Service Award recipient at the annual "Patriots Premiere" event in Foxborough.
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Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Pats face tough roster decisions

With cutdowns looming, the Patriots have a number of hard decisions to make up and down their roster.
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NFL Notes: Newton's reported release opens door for Jones

Cam Newton started all three preseason games but was reportedly released, opening the door for Mac Jones.
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Report: Gilmore staying on PUP for now

New England's top cornerback won't be able to suit up for the Patriots until late October at the earliest. What will this mean for the defensive backfield?
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We all need to temper our expectations

Mac Jones has looked solid throughout the preseason. I knew whenever Brady was gone, whoever replaced him long term has huge shoes to fill. We watching 20 years of great football with Brady at the helm and Mac may end up being a decent QB but there will never be another Brady and we shouldnt...
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Mac Jones has looked solid throughout the preseason. I knew whenever Brady was gone, whoever replaced him long term has huge shoes to fill. We watching 20 years of great football with Brady at the helm and Mac may end up being a decent QB but there will never be another Brady and we shouldnt expect him to be like Brady. Even if Mac becomes like Matt Ryan, he wouldn't be Brady. Older fans will remember before BB had Brady, he had a losing record with the Browns and still had alot to prove, he led the browns to 11-5 record in 1994 but losing records every other year he was the coach in...

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I think we’re pretty reasonably well-adjusted and no one will hold Mac to any unfair standards as long as we win 15 games this year and he wins 6 superbowls with us.

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Please take this tampering thread to the tamper bay forum where it belongs.

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************.

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I refuse your command.






But I might agree to temper my expectations.

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Prediction for 2021-2022- you can take it to the bank!

19-1. Loss to Tampa Bay in Week 4. Without checking, New York video ref Walt Anderson overturns winning Mac Jones passing TD because football was underinflated.

Patriots videotape Jets game from illegal location. No one cares.

Malcolm Butler comes out of retirement. Belichick apologizes and plays Butler 100% of defensive snaps.

Robert Kraft opens chain of massage parlors.

With 30 seconds left in Super Bowl LVI, rather than hand ball to Leonard Fournette, Brady audibles pass to Antonio Brown from two-yard-line. Butler...





August 31, 2022:

MORSE: Patriots 53-Man Roster Analysis | PatsFans.com

The cutdown to 53 has been made and there are a few surprises as there always is.
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Former Patriots Coach Ernie Zampese Passes Away | PatsFans.com

Longtime NFL coach and former Patriots offensive coordinator, Ernie Zampese passes away at age 86.
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Justin Bethel Thanks New England Following Patriots Release | PatsFans.com

Justin Bethel thanks the Patriots over Instagram following his release from the team during roster cuts.
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Who Made the Patriots Practice Squad? Looks Like We Have Some Answers | PatsFans.com

One day after the Patriots cut down their roster to 53, it appears we at least know who has returned to the practice squad.
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VIDEO: Do Your Job - How the Patriots Prepare For Training Camp | PatsFans.com

A behind-the-scenes look at how the Patriots organization and Gillette Stadium staff prepare and executive the 2022 training camp experience.
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Patriots QB Mac Jones Discusses Transition to Regular Season Mode

The Patriots quarterback is ready for his second NFL season.
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Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad

The Patriots signed 15 players to the practice squad today.
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State of the Board Discussion [Moved to Here]

MOD EDIT: Posts moved to allow the discussion to continue after the original thread was essentially hijacked by each of our discussions. - Ian
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Thread 'State of the Board Discussion [Moved to Here]'

MOD EDIT: Posts moved to allow the discussion to continue after the original thread was essentially hijacked by each of our discussions. - Ian

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Zuma said:
Some people are just not happy with their lives, don't have any or many friends and their unhappiness is projected here with the team. Thier constant negativity is a red flag and it gets worse when they see people here that are not wallowing in their own muck. Their negativity is not fun for the forum but asking them to change...I don't think they can do that.
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Today in Patriots History
More 2020s​



August 31, 2023:
WR Tyquan Thornton placed on IR, 2nd time in his 2 years w/NE;
claim Matt Corral off waivers from Carolina;
Bears sign OL Bill Murray to their practice squad, after being waived by the Pats on August 29;
Miami signs WR Raleigh Webb;


MORSE: 15 Thoughts Taking a Look at the Patriots' Roster Maneuvering | PatsFans.com

Here are some thoughts following the New England Patriots' cutdowns, along with a look back at my roster projections.
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Thursday Patriots Notebook 8/31: News and Notes | PatsFans.com

New England Patriots news for Thursday, August 31, 2023.
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Patriots Place Thornton on IR to Start 2023 | PatsFans.com

Much like the start of the 2022 season, it looks like Tyquan Thornton won't be a part of the New England Patriots offense when the team kicks off the 2023 regular season just over one week from now.
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Patriots' Smith-Schuster Shoots Down Knee Report | PatsFans.com

New England Patriots receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster downplayed any issue with his knee this week, saying that he's been relatively fine since the surgery he underwent after the Super Bowl.
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For Patriots Cheerleader Olivia Kerins, nursing and philanthropy run in the family

'I hope to be a really strong voice for skin cancer prevention, and really, all forms of cancer prevention.'
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5 Burning Patriots Season-Opening Questions

With the arrival of Week 1, here are the biggest questions that need to be answered as the Patriots prepare to embark on the 2023 season.
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Patriots Place WR Tyquan Thornton on Injured Reserve

The Patriots announced today that they have placed WR Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve.
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Player Signing - Pats add QB Matt Corral

https://theathletic.com/4819619/2023/08/30/panthers-cut-qb-matt-corral/ Edited to correct my original post which was incorrect: He was only waived yesterday, so Pats did claim him, but because he wasn't claimed from a PS they don't have to keep him on roster for at least three weeks.
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Player Signing Thread 'Pats add QB Matt Corral'



Panthers cut QB Matt Corral

The Panthers traded up to select Corral in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss.
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Edited to correct my original post which was incorrect:

He was only waived yesterday, so Pats did claim him, but because he wasn't claimed from a PS they don't have to keep him on roster for at least three weeks.

Player Signing Post in thread 'Pats add QB Matt Corral'

The Panthers traded with us in 2022 and gave us two picks, one in 2022 and one in 2023, to move up and select Corral. We used the Panthers 2022 pick to select Zappe, and the 2023 pick to select Mapu. We now have all three players from the trade. Crazy.

Player Signing Post in thread 'Pats add QB Matt Corral'

Sam Bam Cunningham said:
I wonder if Zappe is pissed
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He was cut on Tuesday. If he isn't pissed then we should cut him again.

Player Signing Post in thread 'Pats add QB Matt Corral'

Corral is listed at 6-foot-1, so that makes him about six inches taller than Zappe.

Patriots Claim QB Matt Corral Off Waivers From Panthers

According to Ian Rapoport, the Patriots are claiming QB Matt Corral off of waivers from the Panthers on Thursday. Coincidentally enough, Carolina traded a 2022 fourth-round pick and a 2023 third-round pick to the Patriots
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Player Signing Post in thread 'Pats add QB Matt Corral'

Tunescribe said:
Corral is listed at 6-foot-1, so that makes him about six inches taller than Zappe.

Patriots Claim QB Matt Corral Off Waivers From Panthers

According to Ian Rapoport, the Patriots are claiming QB Matt Corral off of waivers from the Panthers on Thursday. Coincidentally enough, Carolina traded a 2022 fourth-round pick and a 2023 third-round pick to the Patriots
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He is much more mobile and has a much better arm. Definitely an upgrade over Zappe.
At one point he was thought to be an end of round 1 qb

Like this pick up a lot

Player Signing Post in thread 'Pats add QB Matt Corral'

my crystal ball....

So he goes to the 53, Zappe is activated to the 53 for game 1, Corral is the "freebie" on the game day active list as the 3rd QB, and Zappe is still #2





August 31, 2024:

How Disappointed Will You Be Starting 0-4 or 1-3?

Personally, I'll be fine with us starting 0-4 or 1-3 In Bill used talk about as the extension of the preseason. As we did for camp, we might consider what we would like to see when Brady comes to town to announce the MIA game, other no serious injuries. BTW, I think the PUP players plus...
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Thread 'How Disappointed Will You Be Starting 0-4 or 1-3?'

Personally, I'll be fine with us starting 0-4 or 1-3 In Bill used talk about as the extension of the preseason.

As we did for camp, we might consider what we would like to see when Brady comes to town to announce the MIA game, other no serious injuries. BTW, I think the PUP players plus Barmore and Mapu are allowed to start practicing before the MIA game.
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I would like to see

1) no serious injuries

1) an OL that has started together for at least a couple of weeks. At minimum I would like to see 4 of the positions settled at least for awhile.

2) And yes, I...

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mgteich said:
Personally, I'll be fine with us starting 0-4 or 1-3 In Bill used talk about as the extension of the preseason.

As we did for camp, we might consider what we would like to see when Brady comes to town to announce the MIA game, other no serious injuries. BTW, I think the PUP players plus Barmore and Mapu are allowed to start practicing before the MIA game.
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I would like to see

1) no serious injuries

1) an OL that has started together for at least a couple of weeks. At minimum I would like to see 4 of the positions settled at least for awhile.

2) And yes, I...
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Im expecting our record through 4 weeks to “not be ideal”

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**** this bullschitt...

4-0, baby! LFG!!!

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I've been a fan since they were the Boston Patriots, so I have been through some pretty extensive dry spells! You just root for the team in a different way. You don't root so much for the record as for progress. You don't gloat over wins; you look for reasons to hope. It's a different sort of fun. You tell yourself, "Well, we may not have won, but..." then cite some bright spot in the gloom. It's the way most fans root for their teams. We were blissfully or freakishly immune from this reality for a remarkably long time, but the general nature of things will always reassert itself. Let's...

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1-3 is what I anticipate. 0-4 would be a bit of a disappointment because it would likely mean that the offense is still stuck in neutral. However I wouldn’t be too worked up about it.

I think the funnier question is how this board would react if this team started 3-1 or 4-0.





August 31, 2025:

Patriots News, 8-31, Roster Thoughts, Peppers Timing Curious | PatsFans.com

"I guess when it when your girlfriend doesn't want to be with you, and then you say, "Well, I don't want to be with you either." Vrabel said.
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Patriots Pregame Thread - 2025 Raiders @ Patriots - Early thoughts

We're on to the regular season! Or damn close. I don't know what other moves are coming, but now that we are about exactly 1 week away, is it time to turn our focus a bit more to the week 1 opponent? I wouldn't call this a pregame thread. Just a place people can talk about their early...
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Patriots Pregame Thread Thread '2025 Raiders @ Patriots - Early thoughts'

We're on to the regular season! Or damn close. I don't know what other moves are coming, but now that we are about exactly 1 week away, is it time to turn our focus a bit more to the week 1 opponent? I wouldn't call this a pregame thread. Just a place people can talk about their early thoughts on this 1pm game on Sunday Sept 7.

My thoughts are this. Spoiler alert! The Patriots SHOULD beat this team. They are better than them. They just are. Here is why i believe that to be the case.

The Raiders defense didn't improve. If anything they likely got worse. This was a D that...

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Thunderhead said:
Gonzo likely out next week minimum as well. Pats could easily start 1-3 and be on track for another top 5 pick.
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signbabybrady said:
I think on paper we are the better team.

Given the state of our o line Crosby could kill this game.

And then there's the Maye vs Geno aspect. Obviously we're happy to have Maye but Geno is probably still more ready to win a game this week.

I think those are 2 big things that could even out the game other than that advantage good guys.
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I hope they line up Crosby over Will Campbell hoping to expose him and Josh runs the ball right at him again and again.

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Mike Vrabel is 2-1 vs Pete Carroll, head to head... each time one of his running backs has topped 100 yards, he won... The titans won their first two and lost the third... in the third game Derrick Henry was held to 88 yards... in the two victories, DeMarco Murray ran for 115 and in the second Derrick Henry went King Henry racking up 182 yards... can either Rham or Henderson be able to keep the raiders defense on their heels? Gonna come down to the efficiency of Maye under center... if he can spread the ball out there and clear the box out so you don't have 9 guys crowding the line, it...
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denverpatsfan said:
The experts are not as impressed as the homers here are....
Can Drake Maye End the QB Nature-vs.-Nurture Debate Once and for All?
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That article is BAD and inaccurate. The whole premise is "The second-year passer had a rough supporting cast in 2024, and it doesn’t appear to be a whole lot better this season." That is ABSURD.

Game breaking rookie RB with a history of never fumbling. Better
Veteran RT with a history of solid play. Better: Jacobs was worst OL in the entire league.
LT drafted top 5 : Better, replacing Lowe who was average...





August 31, 2026:

MORSE: Some Hits and Misses on Patriots' Initial 53-Man Roster | PatsFans.com

Eliot Wolf's Patriots' 53-man roster is scrutinized for hits, misses, and depth challenges. Trades for Kiner and Rouse addressed immediate needs.
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Breaking Down the Patriots' 2026 Initial 53-Man Roster | PatsFans.com

Breaking down the Patriots' 2026 initial 53-man roster. Strengths include Drake Maye and the WRs but defensive depth remains a key question.
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Analysis: Patriots claim TE Cameron Latu and LB Darius Muasau off waivers, begin filling out practice squad

The Patriots claimed Latu and Muasau off waivers while their practice squad is starting to take shape.
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Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad; Make Additional Roster Moves

The Patriots announced today that they have claimed TE Cameron Latu off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles and LB Darius Muasau off waivers from the New York Giants. In addition, the Patriots announced that they have released LB K.J. Britt and C Ben Bro
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Practice Squad Predictions

So with the practice squad starting to form today at noon what's your predictions. Who makes it from the Pats training camp and who/position comes on board from another team. I really like Dixon and DeGennaro but being stacked at WR I only think one of them make it to the PS, so I think I'm...
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Thread 'Practice Squad Predictions'

So with the practice squad starting to form today at noon what's your predictions. Who makes it from the Pats training camp and who/position comes on board from another team. I really like Dixon and DeGennaro but being stacked at WR I only think one of them make it to the PS, so I think I'm going with Dixon. I also think we snag a DE or DT from another team just not sure who. What say you?

Edit...I also think Jam Miller makes it to the PS.

Pat Patriot uniform dates: 10/11 against the Raiders, 12/10 against Minnesota TNF

On the 50th anniversary of Sugar Bear Hamilton? Good thing we don’t have a pass rush!
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On the 50th anniversary of Sugar Bear Hamilton? Good thing we don’t have a pass rush!


Anyone else tired of all the talk about how easy the Patriots schedule was last year and this year is brutal?

Ok, the narrative about how easy the Patriots schedule was last year and the overrating of how hard the schedule this year is to push the narrative that the Pats will go from 14-3 and in the Super Bowl to possibly a losing record and out of the playoffs is a little out of control. Yes, the...
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Thread 'Anyone else tired of all the talk about how easy the Patriots schedule was last year and this year is brutal?'

Ok, the narrative about how easy the Patriots schedule was last year and the overrating of how hard the schedule this year is to push the narrative that the Pats will go from 14-3 and in the Super Bowl to possibly a losing record and out of the playoffs is a little out of control.

Yes, the schedule was easy last year and the pounded on a lot of easy teams. The Broncos schedule wasn't much harder last year and they had eight one score wins and have an infinitely tougher schedule this year. Yet no one is talking about their schedule or even how teams that win a lot of one score games one...

PATRIOTS NEWS - Practice Squad Signings

Didn't see a direct link for this list. 15 names to be listed.
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PATRIOTS NEWS Thread 'Practice Squad Signings'

Didn't see a direct link for this list. 15 names to be listed.

Patriots Player Departure - Patriots release Ben Brown

https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi/patriots-release-backup-ol-in-surprising-roster-decision-ben-brown How many veteran backups are left? Hollins Devito Van Roten A surprise and a real cleaning.
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Patriots Player Departure Thread 'Patriots release Ben Brown'

Patriots Release Backup OL in Surprising Roster Decision

The New England Patriots are moving on from a trusty interior offensive lineman.
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How many veteran backups are left?

Hollins
Devito
Van Roten

A surprise and a real cleaning.

Player Signing - TE & LB pickups ( Latu & Muasau )

https://www.patriots.com/news/analysis-patriots-claim-te-cameron-latu-and-lb-darius-muasau-off-waivers-begin-filling-out-practice-squad Im not usually one to break stuff, but I didn’t see this in any other threads TE Latu coming from Iggles cuts LB Muasau coming from Gints. Thoughts? (...
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Player Signing Thread 'TE & LB pickups ( Latu & Muasau )'

Analysis: Patriots claim TE Cameron Latu and LB Darius Muasau off waivers, begin filling out practice squad

The Patriots claimed Latu and Muasau off waivers while their practice squad is starting to take shape.
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Im not usually one to break stuff, but I didn’t see this in any other threads

TE Latu coming from Iggles cuts

LB Muasau coming from Gints.

Thoughts? ( pls merge if I missed a post somewhere)





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Today in Patriots History
Pete Barnes​



In memory of Pete Barnes, who would have turned 81 today
Born August 31, 1945 in Keatchie, Louisiana; hometown Longview, Texas
Died May 3, 2018, at the age of 72 in Tucson, Arizona
Patriots outside linebacker, 1976-77; uniform #59
Signed as a veteran free agent on September 8, 1976
Pats résumé: two seasons, 25 games (18 starts), plus one postseason start


Pete Barnes was a two-time All American - in two sports, football and baseball. He spent 11 years an the AFL and NFL, with his final two seasons being in Foxborough. Barnes played in 25 games with 18 starts for the Pats, with one interception and two fumble recoveries.

In 1984 Barnes was arrested on drug charges, and a 2009 article mentioned an unconfirmed report that Barnes was homeless. Over his 11 year pro football career Barnes played in 142 games with 98 starts, tallying 15 interceptions (one for a TD) and six fumble recoveries.

In 2018 Pete Barnes died at the age of 72 while in hospice care in Tucson, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.


Arizona coach Adia Barnes finally got to know her father; then she lost him

Editor's note: This story was originally published in May 2018. In 2017, Barnes was summoned to Texas, where she began to help a man she barely knew.
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Adia Barnes received a phone call from Lee Thomas, one of Pete Barnes’ old teammates with the Chargers. Pete was living in Texas and struggling to survive. Upon arriving in Texas, Barnes learned her father’s landlord had been charging him multiple times per month. Pete, his memory slipping, didn’t remember that he had already paid.​

“He was paying for telephones and paying thousands of dollars a month for stuff,” she said. “It was insane.”​

Adia Barnes moved her dad to another apartment, leaving his clothes and much of his belongings behind.​

“I’m sure there was paperwork, but I wasn’t going to go through anything,” she said. “I was just so upset about the situation. I bought him all new clothes — it wasn’t worth taking. Everyone was taking advantage of him.”​

The move was temporary. Pete Barnes couldn’t be left by himself. He wandered off frequently. Eventually, Adia’s sister, Candace, took Pete in.​

Adia and her sisters, Candace and Maisha, began researching their options and talking to doctors, former NFL players and health-care workers. The goal: to get their dad into the NFL’s 88 Plan, which grants retired NFL players with dementia around $100,000 per year for medical and custodial care. The plan is named after John Mackey, the Hall of Fame tight end who died in 2011 after years of living with dementia.​



Aug 28, 1977 in Foxboro: Patriot LB Pete Barnes chases Pittsburgh QB Terry Bradshaw, forcing an incomplete pass.​




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Today in Patriots History
Dennis Byrd​



In memory of Dennis Byrd, who would have turned 80 today
Born August 31, 1946 in Lincolnton, North Carolina
Died July 23, 2010, at the age of 63 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Patriots defensive end, 1968-69; uniform #78
Pats 1st round (6th overall) selection of the 1968 draft, from NC State
Pats résumé: one season, 14 games (14 starts), 3½ sacks


Not to be confused with the more well known Jet Dennis Byrd, our Dennis Byrd is often considered to be one of the biggest draft busts in Patriot history. Byrd was one of the best players in NC State history and one of the best players in college football from 1965-67, constantly breaking through double teams. The problem was that he had injured his knee his senior year in a game against Duke, and attempted to return too soon.




If this type of injury happened today it would be one thing, but medical science in the area of knee surgeries and treating ACL tears was completely different fifty years ago. Superior results in arthroscopic surgery would not happen for another ten or twenty years, when benefits from flexible fiber optics began to become available.

The reality is that Dennis Byrd had no business playing football, and the Patriots were foolish to have drafted him that high - if at all. He gave it a good try, but his career had no chance. Byrd started all 14 games for the Pats in 1968, but was unable to play beyond his rookie season. He died at the age of 63 after suffering a heart attack while undergoing back surgery.


Dennis Byrd, 2007 -- North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame


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College Football Hall of Fame to honor Dennis Byrd Saturday

Accomplishments of the late Dennis Byrd will be recognized Saturday at NC State's season opener against Western Carolina.
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Today in Patriots History
Edgar Chandler​



In memory of Edgar Chandler, who would have turned 80 today
Born August 31, 1946 in Cedartown, Georgia
Died October 17, 1992, at the age of 46 in Rome, Georgia
Patriots middle linebacker, 1973; uniform #50
Traded from Buffalo to New England on April 19, 1973
Pats résumé: one season, 12 games (11 starts)


Edgar Chandler was a right tackle at the University of Georgia. He was drafted by the Bills in '68 and converted to linebacker to better utilize his speed and agility. On April 19, 1973 the Pats made an ill advised trade with Buffalo, sending Jim Cheyunski, Halvor Hagen and Mike Montler to the Bills in exchange for Chandler, Jeff Lyman and Patrick. Chandler was the only one of those three to even play for the Pats, while Buffalo received three productive players.



Chandler played for one season with the Pats, starting 11 games. A year later he bolted for better money in the World Football League, winning a championship with the Birmingham Americans. He was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1988, and in his post-football career he was manager of public relations for All-American Contel Communications. Edgar Chandler died at the age of 46 from cancer.


CLASS OF 1988 | GSHF

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Edgar Chandler, 46, All-America tackle at UGA in 1966-67: - October 21, 1992 Cedartown - The funeral for Edgar Chandler of Cedartown, a former All-America tackle at the University of Georgia, was Monday at Gammage Funeral Home here, with burial at Polk Memory Gardens. Mr. Chandler, 46, died...
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A coach, and a couple cups of coffee​



Happy 80th birthday to Charlie West
Born August 31, 1946 in Terrell, Texas; hometown Big Spring TX
Patriots defensive backs coach, 1991-92
Pats résumé: two seasons on **** MacPherson's staff

Charlie West was an NFL corner/safety from 1968 to 1979, and holds the Vikings franchise record for longest punt return, 98 yards. West was one of several players that successfully sued the NFL's 'Rozelle Rule'. Up until that point free agents could sign with another team, but there was very little movement, because after that happened Commissioner Pete Rozelle would decide the proper 'compensation' for the team that lost a player - and it was quite often so severe, teams didn't want to sign free agents, especially good players.

Prior to joining the Patriots in1991, West was a defensive backs coach in Denver from 1983 to 1988, and then a DC at Howard University and for British Columbia in the CFL. After Bill Parcells arrived and fired every coach not named Dante Scarnecchia, West's NFL career was over, though he did continue to work as a high school football coach.






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Happy 76th birthday to Eddie Jenkins
Born August 31, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida; hometown Cambria Heights, New York
Patriots running back, 1974; uniform #30
Claimed off waivers from Buffalo on November 28, 1974
Pats résumé: one season, three games


The Holy Cross pioneer and graduate was an 11th round draft pick by Miami in 1972. Jenkins appeared in three games with the Patriots; for his career he played in 15 games, with one reception for 12 yards.


Eddie Jenkins attempting to break loose versus Dartmouth in 1969​


After his football career ended, Jenkins obtained his J.D. degree from Suffolk Law School in 1978. He became the first black man in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to run for District Attorney, in 1990 for DA of Suffolk County. While Jenkins was at Holy Cross he took part in debates with a couple of students who would later become well known: Clarence Thomas, and Ted Wells.



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Eddie Jenkins grew up in New York City and attended St. Francis High school. In 1968 he was recruited by Father John Brooks and was admitted into the College of the Holy Cross along with others who are part of the story documented by Diane Brady's Fraternity.​

Attorney Jenkins played football for Holy Cross and set an NCAA record for reception of the longest pass from scrimmage – a 99 yard touchdown. In 1972 Attorney Jenkins was drafted by the Miami Dolphins and was a member of the 1972 undefeated Miami Dolphins. Attorney Jenkins finished his football career with the New England Patriots.​

Following his retirement from pro-football, Attorney Jenkins entered Suffolk Law School and excelled in oral advocacy, becoming the best oral advocate in his section.​

In 1978, following law school, Attorney Jenkins worked as an attorney for the Department of Labor defending the rights of coal miners and won a landmark decision.​

Attorney Jenkins later became a prosecutor in Middlesex County prosecuting over 40 jury trials involving among other thing, rape, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, numerous drug and gun cases, as well as motor vehicle endangerment and DUI.​

After four years in the D.A.’s office, Attorney Jenkins joined an insurance defense firm where he learned the art of civil practice, especially motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls.​

In 1990, Attorney Jenkins became a partner in Johnson & Jenkins, specializing in personal injury and criminal defense. Attorney Jenkins ran his own law firm until 2003 when he became a public servant, serving as Chairman of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Director of Enforcement of the Registry of Motor Vehicles and Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.​

Attorney Jenkins is an adjunct professor at Suffolk University Law School, where he has taught for 15 years.​




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Happy 43rd birthday to Justin Rogers
Born August 31, 1983 in Penngrove, California; hometown Commerce, Texas
Patriots linebacker, 2007 offseason; uniform #51
Pats 6th round (180th overall) selection of the 2007 draft, from Southern Methodist
Pats résumé: one full offseason


The Patriots traded OT Brandon Gorin to Arizona near the end of training camp in 2006. In exchange the Pats received a 2007 sixth round draft pick, which was used on Rogers. He is one of six 6th and 7th round choices from that draft that had either little or no impact with the Patriots, fueling 'Bill the GM is killing Bill the HC' hot takes on sports talk radio for a few years (ignoring all the wins, or the reality of how few 6th and 7th rounders ever do much of anything in the NFL.)

After being waived as part of final roster cuts, the Cowboys claimed Rogers on waivers. He went on to spend a couple seasons in Dallas, primarily as a special teamer, appearing in 32 games with no starts. His NFL career ended after being released by the Chiefs early in 2010, after spending the previous year on IR.



July 27, 2007: (L-R) Patriot rookies Mike Elgin, Justin Rogers, and Clint Oldenburg after some camp haircut hazing​




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Today in New England Football History
August 31 Birthdays​


Other pro football players born on this date with a New England connection:

Ken MacAfee (1929-2007)
Born and raised in North Easton; Oliver Ames High School
The elder Ken MacAfee is the only Oliver Ames grad to make it to the NFL. After his college playing days at Alabama, he spent six seasons in the late fifties playing tight end, mostly for the Giants. MacAfee scored 18 career touchdowns, including eight as a rookie in 1954. His son was also a tight end, and a 7th overall pick by San Francisco in the 1978 draft.


John Dorsey, 66 (1960)
UConn
A 4th round pick by Green Bay in '84, the linebacker played in 76 games over five seasons for the Packers.


Arnie Shockley (1903-1988)
The 6'2, 220 native of Oklahoma played tackle for the 1929 Boston Bulldogs.
 
Today in Pro Football History
August 31 Birthdays​


And some other notable pro football players sharing this birth date:

Larry Fitzgerald, 43 (1983)
The Hall of Famer had five seasons with 100+ receptions, five with 10+ touchdown receptions, and nine seasons of 1,000+ yards receiving - including four of over 1,400 yards. No positive confirmation that he was sighted at Logan Airport last night.

Larry Fitzgerald | Pro Football Hall of Fame

Selected with the third overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft and spent entire career with Arizona Cardinals … Immediate starter who contributed 58 receptions for 780 yards and eight touchdowns in first year … In second season, surpassed 1,000 yards (1,409) with a league-leading 103 receptions …...
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Jim Finks (1927-1994)
Hall of Famer spent 27 seasons as GM of the Vikings, Bears and Saints. Prior to that he was a quarterback with Pittsburgh from 1949-1955. In 1952 Finks led the NFL with 20 touchdown passes, and in '55 he led the league in passing yards.


Gary Johnson (1952-2010)
'Big Hands' was the 8th overall pick by San Diego in '75, and a four-time Pro Bowl DT with the Chargers. At the end of his 11 year career he was traded to San Francisco. In 23 games with the 49ers he had nine sacks, a safety, three fumble recoveries and a touchdown, helping SF in the '84-85 playoff run with three more sacks, culminating with a 38-16 victory over Miami in SB 19.


Alvin Haymond (1942-2024)
Return specialist from Southern University led the NFL in punt returns three times, punt return yardage three times, yards per punt return in 1969 (13.2), combined kick and punt return yardage three times, and kick return yardage once. Over his career Haymond had 6,749 yards on returns; at the time he retired that was second most in NFL history.

Lance Moore, 43 (1983)
Former wide receiver with the Saints had 45 career touchdowns, and won a ring after the 2009-10 Super Bowl XLIV victory over the Colts.
 
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