Patriots players active today who are in position to make their NFL debuts: CB Joejuan Williams (second round, Vanderbilt), RB Damien Harris (third round, Alabama) and FB Jakob Johnson (NFL International Pathway program).
Patriots inactives: TE Matt LaCosse, OT Caleb Benonoch, DE Shilique Calhoun, S Nate Ebner, RB James White, OT Korey Cunningham, FB James Develin. The significant news is that starting right tackle Marcus Cannon (shoulder) is active after missing last week's game.
Antonio Brown's threatening text messages to a woman who accused him of sexual misconduct "crossed the line" for the Patriots, according to a source, prompting the team to release the star receiver.
Antonio Brown says he won't play in the NFL anymore and also took a shot at New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft in a series of tweets sent Sunday morning.
James White will misses the Patriots' game Sunday to be with his wife, who is expected to give birth.
Antonio Brown said he's done playing in the NFL
RB James White will not play today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, as his wife is giving birth. This likely means RB Rex Burkhead will assume a larger role in White's absence, and could potentially mean rookie RB Damien Harris is active for the first time this season.
Tuck rule? Patriots QB Tom Brady, with the half-tucked shirt, arrives at 8:41 a.m. for the 1 p.m. kickoff.
New England's quarterback says he has enjoyed learning about the history of the game this year during the NFL's 100-year anniversary.
Antonio Brown's agent Drew Rosenhaus tells ESPN's Adam Schefter he already has had communication "with a few teams that are interested" in his client and that they "want information regarding his legal situation and the NFL investigation." But other people around the league believe that until investigation is resolved, a deal is not likely to happen. Brown is currently an unrestricted free agent.
The Patriots added fullback Jakob Johnson to their active roster Saturday, making Johnson the first player to enter the NFL through the International Pathway Program to make a 53-man roster.
Lost in the shuffle of Antonio Brown's release is how the Patriots have a string of injuries on offense that could handcuff coordinator Josh McDaniels on Sunday against the Jets. FB James Develin (neck) is out, and there is no backup FB unless the team promotes Jakob Johnson from the practice squad. Also, starting right tackle Marcus Cannon (shoulder) will be close to a game-time decision, according to offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia, while veteran Marshall Newhouse -- signed 11 days ago -- will start at left tackle. And then there's the tight end spot, where Matt LaCosse (ankle) and Ryan Izzo (calf), are both questionable. The likely result is a lot of 3-WR packages with Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon and Phillip Dorsett.
Brown is under NFL investigation and without a job. Could another team sign him soon? Here's what you need to know.
Antonio Brown likely forfeits $9M signing bonus from Patriots because of a contract clause calling for players to disclose situations preventing availability, per league source. This could lead to a grievance, but source says that money is 'gone.' Brown was due $5M Monday - Jeremy Fowler
Antonio Brown's brief stint with the Patriots is over, as the team released him Friday. "We feel that it is best to move in a different direction at this time," the Patriots said.
Patriots released a statement: "The New England Patriots are releasing Antonio Brown. We appreciate the hard work of many people over the past 11 days, but we feel that it is best to move in a different direction at this time."
Patriots coach Bill Belichick's patience ran thin. He walked off after fielding seven questions about Antonio Brown's off-the-field issues. "I'm good," he said. "Thank you."
The most notable news from the media-access portion of practice — where Tom Brady (pictured) worked through a calf injury — was that FB James Develin (neck) and DE Shilique Calhoun (not injury related) were once again absent. This puts their status in doubt for Sunday's game against the Jets.
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(32) | N'Keal Harry | WR | Arizona State |
| 2(13) | Joejuan Williams | CB | Vanderbilt |
| 3(13) | Chase Winovich | DE | Michigan |
| 3(23) | Damien Harris | RB | Alabama |
| 3(37) | Yodny Cajuste | OT | West Virginia |
| 4(16) | Hjalte Froholdt | OG | Arkansas |
| 4(31) | Jarrett Stidham | QB | Auburn |
| 5(21) | Byron Cowart | DT | Maryland |
| 5(25) | Jake Bailey | P | Stanford |
| 7(38) | Ken Webster | CB | Ole Miss |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 76 | 3 |
| Buffalo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 45 | 30 |
| Miami | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 10 | 102 |
| New York | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 19 | 40 |
