2020 Schedule

2020 Schedule
Will another team sign Alex Smith? (1:44)
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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

With the Dolphins set to release OLB Kyle Van Noy, a natural question is if the Patriots might have interest in his return. The Twitter account of Devin and Jason McCourty posted a picture of Van Noy with a set of eyes, highlighting how they would favor the possibility. But how realistic is it? No doors are being closed by Van Noy, who enjoyed some of his greatest career success in New England. As for the club, it has more pressing needs. So it would have to be at a reduced rate to consider it.

Why Mel Kiper Jr. is comparing Mac Jones to Tom Brady (2:50)
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7dElizabeth Merrill

Andy Hoffman, father of Huskers fan Jack, dies

Andy Hoffman, the father of Nebraska Cornhuskers fan and brain cancer patient Jack Hoffman, died Monday at his home in Atkinson, Nebraska. He was 42.

What QB does Kiper have the Pats trading up to get? (2:14)
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14dDon Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham

Inside the dual legacies of the NFL's union boss

Last year's CBA should have been a defining moment for DeMaurice Smith and the labor force of America's most popular sport. Instead, some players -- and some owners -- have come to see Smith as an asset to management.

Who would you rather have starting: Jameis or Cam? (2:09)
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Who will be QB1 in NOLA? Can Wentz turn it around in Indy?

On this edition of NFL Live, the crew dives into who the best player in the upcoming NFL draft is, shockingly no QB's were mentioned. Could we see a reunion with Cam Newton and the Patriots, we hear from Cam and his high praise for Bill Belichick. Plus who will be playing QB for the Saints next season?

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Bill Belichick is one of seven head coaches scheduled to speak at the fifth annual Women's Careers in Football Forum virtually on Feb. 24-25. The forum is part of the NFL's ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Forum will connect 40 women, 75% of whom are women of color, with leaders in professional football to help those women network and build relationships in the areas of coaching, scouting and football operations.

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15dMike Reiss

Teen apologizes for trash-talking Cam on video

A high school football player who was seen on video trash-talking Cam Newton has apologized to the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player after the exchange between them went viral.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

In an appearance on the "I Am Athlete" podcast, Cam Newton shared his viewpoint of Bill Belichick, saying: "I think Bill Belichick is the most misunderstood person in all of sports. He's dope as sh—. He is a cool dude who understands the game. He's like a historian of the game. And for you to just sit down and chat with him it's like ‘Damn'. He's going back and he's got film, literally teaching the game."

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Cam Newton was a big booster of WR N'Keal Harry in 2020, and is still one of Harry's top champions. Newton shared more perspective on Harry's struggles Monday on the "I Am Athlete" podcast, saying: "He was battered." Newton's remarks came in the context of a discussion on mental stamina and how players must adopt a machine-like approach in New England.

Team Stats

Passing Yards180.630th
Rushing Yards146.64th
Points For20.427th
Points Against22.126th