New England Patriots News

Donte Stallworth, formerly of the New England Patriots, works out before a preseason game at Gillette Stadium last season.

Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo signs autographs for kids at the Football For You football and Cheerleading Clinic at Newtown High School on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Now that he may be undergoing back surgery to repair a disc problem, the 24-year-old's NFL future seems as fragile as ever.

I feel good with this group with what they are doing and how they have progressed.

Dec 22, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly and defensive end Lamarr Houston react on the field in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

Dec 24, 2011; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Brandon Deaderick celebrates a sack with New England Patriots defensive tackle Kyle Love against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Gillette Stadium.

Gronk is quick, powerful and has long arms , so while it's hard to imagine Gronk sticking his hand in the dirt and rushing the passer, that is exactly what he'd do if he were on the other side of the ball.

Were the New England Patriots wrong to cut defensive tackle Kyle Love after his recent diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes? Love's health is, of course, paramount, and I think I speak for all of New England in wishing him the best, both medically and professionally.

However, that season ended with an ankle injury that required surgery. The 2012 campaign was cut short was a broken forearm.

New England Patriots : There is no bigger injury concern in the AFC East this offseason than Rob Gronkowski.

Felger and Massarotti kicked on an Agenda Free Friday talking about the Boston Bruins 3-2 overtime win in Game 1 over the New York Rangers.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who is set for a fourth surgery on his injured arm, may also need back surgery due to chronic pain, reports the NFL Network .

Throughout the offseason, there's been plenty of concern surrounding Rob Gronkowski and whether or not he would be ready to go for the New England Patriots in Week 1 of the 2013 season.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to undergo a fourth surgery next week to replace a plate inserted into the left forearm that was broken during a game in November, according to multiple reports Thursday.

Dont'a Hightower is no longer a rookie. "It feels pretty good not having to get the water bottles or put the equipment up or things like that," the Patriots' linebacker said Thursday after a workout at Gillette Stadium.

The Jaguars have claimed yet another ex-Patriot off waivers today by being awarded DT Kyle Love.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has three Super Bowl titles, and now he'll have a medal of excellence to show off alongside them.

Dec 30, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium.

The former New England Patriots defensive tackle, cut Wednesday after being diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes, was picked up by the team second in waiver priority, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced.

Of all the starters left over from the Andy Reid regime, Brent Celek might have reason to fret the most in Chip Kelly's first offseason of player acquisition.