New England Patriots News

When Bill Belichick claimed offensive lineman Kevin Haslam off waivers Wednesday, the list of former Rutgers players on the Patriots' 90-man roster grew to eight.

I've heard people says this is a sign that the Patriots won't re-sign him after the season.

It's probably not news to anyone, but the football star-model combination again has procured a high-ranking spot on a power-couple list.

Throughout the offseason, we'll be looking at some of the under-the-radar players that will be competing for roster spots during OTAs and training camp.

Combating childhood obesity is a national priority, and faculty members at Memorial Middle School are doing their part in the fight locally.

All this week the AFC East blog posted its "Show and Prove" series for 2013. This highlighted eight players in the division with a lot to prove this season.

The last Patriots fans saw of cornerback Aqib Talib he was hopping off the Gillette Stadium field in the first quarter of the AFC Championship after suffering a thigh injury while breaking up a pass.

While Tom Brady always ends up being photographed by the paparazzi in Costa Rica, Los Angeles, New York and other points around the globe during the NFL offseason, it's traditionally been more about being seen than heard.

The Patriots continue to work through signing their draft picks, agreeing to terms with wide receiver Josh Boyce, their fourth round pick out of TCU.

The offseason of restructured contracts to slash salary and create cap space continued on Friday.

A quirky battle between rival cities over Ray Lewis' retirement date has led to high honors for Charm City's creativity.

The smile on NaSeaph Williams' face said it all Thursday as the terminally ill boy from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. had his wish to visit his favorite team - the New England Patriots - at Gillette Stadium come true one day before his 11 th birthday.

MAY 07: Tom Brady and Gisele BA1 4ndchen attend the 'Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012 in New York City.

When assessing the Patriots' recent run of success in the seventh round of the draft, it's clear they employed a similar approach last month with defensive end Michael Buchanan, who has the tools to be another success story.

NFL coaches and general managers on the shorter end of the stick may ask themselves, "How can we win now, while also building for the future?" Age is a double-edged sword.

New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones streches out prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have been picking up former New England Patriots players recently, as they recently added two defensive tackles from the Patriots in Brandon Deaderick and former starter Kyle Love.

Tom Brady is a lot of things to the Patriots. He reiterated today that general manager is not one of them.

Is Gostkowski worth his cap hit, or will the Pats seek a cheaper option? Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports Like most teams, the New England Patriots experienced some major roster turnover this offseason, including the departure of stalwart WR Wes Welker .