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New England Patriots Dan Connolly Lands on PFW Underrated List
July 13th, 2012 at 10:27 PM
It's not often Dan Connolly makes the news, which is obviously a good thing after he moved into center last year after Dan Koppen's injury. The New England Patriot's highlight reel, in fact, may consist of just one thing: his kick-return touchdown that almost was. Remember way back in 2010 when...

New England Patriots Sign OL Jamey Richard
May 25th, 2012 at 9:34 PM
The New England Patriots have signed former Indianapolis Colts guard/center Jamey Richard. Earlier in the week, Richard and two other offensive linemen, tackles Stephon Heyer and Brandon Keith, worked out for the Patriots. Richard, 27 years old, was a seventh-round draft pick by Indianapolis in 2008. He played in 48 games in...

Gary Guyton is Going While Dan Koppen is Coming Back
April 13th, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Consider the news as good as it can get without official word from the New England Patriots. Free agent linebacker Gary Guyton is headed to play for an American Conference East rival next season while center Dan Koppen will return to the fold in New England. ***PHOTO1*** Koppen, who got hurt and...

New England Patriots Sign Veteran Linebacker
April 5th, 2012 at 10:40 PM
***PHOTO1*** Bobby Carpenter, a former first round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys, has been picked up as a free agent by the New England Patriots although he may have a tough time making the roster this season. Terms of the deal were not announced. Carpenter was drafted out of Ohio...

Veteran Offensive Lineman Returning to the Fold
March 20th, 2012 at 7:50 PM
The New England Patriots announced on Tuesday (March 20) that veteran offensive lineman and free agent Dan Connolly has re-signed and will be staying with the team. Terms of the contract were not released. Keeping Connolly, who can play both guard and center and filled in admirably in the middle last...

New England Patriots Beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-24 for Fourth Straight Victory
December 4th, 2011 at 5:06 PM
***PHOTO1*** Even with the fourth quarter let down on both sides of the ball, the New England Patriots 31-24 victory over the still-winless Indianapolis Colts was never really in doubt as they improved to 9-3 in a game that was a classic case of the final number on the scoreboard not being indicative of the true nature of the action on the field. With the Colts (0-12) and new...

New England Patriots Make Roster Moves
December 4th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
When the New England Patriots lined up to run out of the Gillette Stadium tunnel to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, there was a new face on the offensive line. Nick McDonald became the team's fourth starting center this season after being promoted from the practice squad the day before. Second-year wide receiver Taylor Price was cut to make room on...

New England Patriots Marcus Cannon Activated
November 15th, 2011 at 4:54 PM
 ***PHOTO1***  The New England Patriots named outside lineman Marcus Cannon to the 53-man roster today. Because of the addition, safety Ross Ventrone is yet again released and defensive back Malcolm Williams is on the practice squad. The Patriots picked up the Texas Christian University product in the fifth round of the 2011...

New England Patriots Work Out Eight Free Agents
October 18th, 2011 at 7:14 PM
The New England Patriots hosted eight free agents, most notably, kicker Dave Rayner and long snapper Chris Massey, at today's practice, reported ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss. Rayner, drafted in 2005 by the Indianapolis Colts, has not seen playing time since last season, when he suited up for the Detroit Lions for eight...

Two New England Patriots Out of Practice Today
September 16th, 2011 at 2:03 PM
While right tackle Sebastian Vollmer, who did not play in the New England Patriots season opener last Sunday, practiced again today, center Dan Koppen and defensive lineman Mike Wright did not. Koppen, who is out with a broken ankle, and Wright, who has a concussion, missed practice all week.  ***PHOTO1***  Patriots Head...

New England Patriots Cornerback Leigh Bodden Returns to Practice
September 15th, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Fortunately for the New England Patriots, it appears the back problems suffered by Leigh Bodden sidelined him for only one practice. Thursday, the Patriots cornerback returned to the practice field for a light pads and shorts workout. Last weekend Bodden was listed on the injury reports as having a hand...

Return of Sebastian Vollmer and Signing of Donald Thomas Help New England Patriots Walk the Line
September 14th, 2011 at 6:18 PM
The season opener of the New England Patriots was a record-setting success for their offense but the loss of a key component of the offensive line rained on the parade. After the Miami Dolphins cost the New England Patriots the service of their center, Dan Koppen, the Patriots responded by signing...

Bill Belichick, New England Patriots Personnel Review and Update
September 14th, 2011 at 1:18 AM
Less than 24 hours after the New England Patriots' 38-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Head Coach Bill Belichick and his staff started preparing for the Patriots home opener against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 18.  ***PHOTO1***  Belichick, Offensive Coordinator Bill O'Brien and Personnel Drector Nick Caserio spoke to reporters on...

New England Patriots Center Dan Koppen Injury Update
September 13th, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Dan Koppen, who left last night’s game against the Miami Dolphins with an ankle injury in the second quarter, underwent an MRI today. The New England Patriots have yet to release the details, so it is unknown how long the veteran center will be sidelined. ***PHOTO1*** The Boston Herald's Ian Rapoport reported that surgery...

New England Patriots Resign BenJarvus Green-Ellis
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:15 PM
With practice slated to be an evening session under the Gillette Stadium lights for season ticket holders only, the action for the New England Patriots on the day of August 3 was limited to the transaction report.   ***PHOTO1*** The biggest name on the the list was veteran running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who was resigned...

New England Patriots Take a Look at Free Agents
August 2nd, 2011 at 7:47 PM
***PHOTO1*** While the New England Patriots ended July with fireworks, pulling off trades for wide receiver Chad Ochocinco and defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, the start of August has been quiet. Still, they are shuttling free agents in to Foxboro as they look to shore up positions on both sides of the ball for...

New England Patriots Owner Praised as the Peacemaker
July 25th, 2011 at 5:11 PM
***PHOTO1*** New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has received high praise from all quarters for his defining role in bringing the long lockout in the National Football League to an end. Kraft is known and respected as an extremely astute businessman, and as importantly, a decent and genuine person who places...

Patriots Charitable Foundation Reaches Goal in Two Weeks
July 6th, 2011 at 7:55 PM
***PHOTO1*** Two weeks ago, the Kraft family and the Patriots Charitable Foundation offered to match contributions to the United Way for relief to the victims ravaged by the tornadoes that ran rampant through the Springfield, Massachusetts area in June. The business community in the area quickly answered the call and the Patriots,...