Eric Alexander News

Ok, so when we set the line a 5.5 for knee injuries in week 11, who had the under? Sucks to be you.

Given the lengthy injury reports the Patriots have been releasing recently, one question looms leading up to tonight's game: Who's going to play? Left tackle was listed as doubtful with a knee injury he suffered against Denver, while center Dan Koppen , running back Sammy Morris and receiver Julian Edelman were questionable.

New England has deactivated three starters and running backs Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for Sunday night's game at Indianapolis.

According to Mike Reiss, Brandon Tate has been placed on IR: Sammy Morris has also been ruled out for tomorrow night's game.

The sixth-year nose tackle is having a heck of a season. He's sixth on the team in tackles and has basically been unmovable in the middle, with the exception of last weekend against Miami when he shifted to end due to an injury to Jarvis Green .

ELEVEN ON 11-11: A whopping 11 Patriots did not practice today, including offensive linement Matt Light and Dan Koppen , defensive lineman Jarvis Green , running backs Fred Taylor and Sammy Morris , linebacker Eric Alexander , wideout Julian Edelman , wideout Brandon Tate , defensive end Ty Warren , safety Brandon Meriweather , and, surprisingly, ...

Porter had no tackles - or any other stats, for that matter - in the Dolphins ' 27-17 loss to the Patriots .

Most of the Patriots [ team stats ] special team players watched Ted Ginn Jr. on Sunday afternoon when the Dolphins beat the New York Jets [ team stats ] at the Meadowlands.

Rookie returner/receiver Brandon Tate and third-year tackle Mark LeVoir were taken off reserve lists yesterday and took part in their first practice of the season.

The cornerback was one of five players who did not work out, a growing total that includes two running backs.

The Patriots opened their locker room to the media today and the subjects were quite varied, from the depth at running back and wide receiver, to the upcoming trip to London.

The Patriots have released four players today, including WR Joey Galloway, LB's Eric Alexander and Tully Banta-Cain and TE Michael Matthews.

On the first day they are eligible to come off their respective reserve lists, wide receiver Brandon Tate and offensive lineman Mark LeVoir participated in the Patriots' walkthrough.

Wide receiver Joey Galloway, a 14-year NFL veteran, has been released by the New England Patriots.

In the last 2 days, our New England Patriots have cut DE/OLB Tully Banta-Cain, WR Joey Galloway, LB Eric Alexander, and TE Michael Matthews.

Junior Seau is back with the New England Patriots, coming out of retirement for a third time to sign a contract yesterday for a 20th season as an NFL linebacker.

While the sky seemed to be falling after the Patriots Week 2 loss in New York, the tone of Ask PFW emails has taken a turn for the positive in the wake of the team's two-game winning streak.

During the Patriots [ team stats ] ' 27-21 win against the Ravens, referees called a combined total of 14 penalties for 126 yards.

The Patriots tried a little trickery in the fourth quarter yesterday, faking a field goal on fourth-and-4 from the Ravens' 9-yard line.

Eric Alexander studies film as much as the next Patriots [ team stats ] player, and he has used that video to tackle a big challege during the practices leading up to Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.