Nate Ebner:

With some serious injuries to Derek Rivers and Julian Edelman, that will open up two spots that we had as locks. Ditto for the release of Kony Ealy.

Gostkowski had that developed into an art form, angling his kicks on one side of the field near the corner of the end zone

This spring the team had the smarts to bring back safety Duron Harmon. The re-signing of the third starter because he plays so many snaps was a win/win.

Best Patriots moments and social media posts from the 2017 ESPY’s awards.

Best social media postings from the Patriots Super Bowl championship ring celebration party.

Amendola has shown to be a tough, reliable wide receiver who while not putting up great numbers, saves his best for big plays at crunch time

The Patriots drafted Harmon in the 3rd Round, 91st overall in the 2013 Draft. His role has steadily evolved and he’s now a trusted member of the defense.

The best social media postings from the Patriots Super Bowl LI victory and the parade through downtown Boston.

Best social media postings from the Patriots AFC Divisional round victory over the Houston Texans.

Best Patriots social media posts from Thanksgiving.

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

Here’s a look at this morning’s Patriots news and notes for Monday August 15. 2016.

It might not have gone quite the way Nate Ebner hoped, but the Patriots special teams standout returns to New England as only a handful of athletes in the world who participated in this year’s games in Rio.

Nate Ebner made the highlight reel in a blowout 26-0 win vs. Brazil with a try and also massive hit.

It’s taken a lot of hard work for Nate Ebner, but with opening ceremonies set for this week, it won’t be long before the Patriots special teamer will get his opportunity to compete for gold in Rio.