New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 28: Chase Winovich #50 of the New England Patriots leaves the field after the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Bills won 38-9. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

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New England Patriots: 5 Cut candidates fighting for a spot at training camp

Byron Cowart on Tom Brady’s return worth a laugh, fuel for QB

New England Patriots: Bill Belichick’s legacy is on the line in 2021

Published Caption: Patriots receiver N’Keal Harry fends off Dolphins defender Jerome Baker after a third-quarter reception in Week 1. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig] Original Caption: Patriots receiver N'Keal Harry fends off Dolphins defender Jerome Baker after a third-quarter reception in Week 1.Patriots Expecting More From N Keal Harry

N’Keal Harry’s disastrous start with Patriots mercifully at its end

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 16: Devin McCourty #32, Deatrich Wise Jr. #91, and Lawrence Guy #93 of the New England Patriots walk onto the field at the New England Patriots practice facility for mandatory minicamp on June 16, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: 5 Breakout candidates to watch in 2021

Jun 16, 2021; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) participates in a drill during the New England Patriots mini camp at the New England Patriots practice complex. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Cam Newton needs more than just one-liners for Patriots to win

ORANGE COUNTY, CA - MARCH 23: New England Patriots Wide Receiver Kendrick Bourne and Quarterback Cam Newton going through drills during Patriot's Pats West Off Season Training in a park on March 23, 2021 in Orange County, CA. (Photo by Aubrey Lao /Getty Images)

Patriots could see a very different Cam Newton in 2021

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 29: Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots celebrates after Elandon Roberts #52 scored a touchdown during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Contenders to play inside linebacker

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New England Patriots: Julio Jones trade is exactly what the doctor ordered

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is sacked during the first quarter of an NFL football game on October 5, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Tom Brady’s coming home as the Bucs will visit Patriots in Week 4

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes embraces Jean-Baptiste #8 following the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NFL Draft rumors: Patriots, Panthers have talked first-round trade

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 CFP National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots rumors: Trade into top 10 for Justin Fields totally in play

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 23: Zaven Collins #23 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane runs in a touchdown after intercepting a pass thrown by Noah Johnson #0 of the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Raymond James Stadium on October 23, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: 3 Best picks to make at No. 15 in 2021 NFL Draft

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots looks on after the game against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Julian Edelman retirement leaves big hole for New England Patriots

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 20: Linebacker Matthew Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Have the Patriots done enough to fix their defense?

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 17: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels during training camp at Gillette Stadium on August 17, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steven Senne-Pool/Getty Images)

New England Patriots evoking memories of offenses past

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 03: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Why Patriots fans should be excited over Cam Newton returning

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New England Patriots: Cam Newton signing is a safety net option

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 13: Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans signs autographs before the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Spending spree being done with purpose

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after scoring a 10 yard touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of the game at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Patriots continue to upgrade passing game by signing Hunter Henry

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots gives a thumbs up during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Bill Belichick doing all he can to avoid repeat of 2020

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens signals during the fourth quarter of an AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

Patriots signing of Matthew Judon implements youthful boost to defense

Nov 12, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) points to the sky after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Jonnu Smith provides instant help to the Patriots offense

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 03: Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots reacts after scoring a touchdown during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: 5 Dream targets in 2021 NFL free agency

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 03: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots throws the ball during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Does Cam Newton’s return mean the Patriots draft a quarterback?

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Trent Brown #77 of the New England Patriots on the field prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Trent Brown trade could mean reshuffling the Patriots offensive line

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New England Patriots: 3 Players who won’t be back in 2021