Answering biggest AFC East questions: Will Brady miss Gronk? Can young QBs make leap?
The Patriots will be adjusting to life without their star TE while Sam Darnold, Josh Allen and Josh Rosen try to lift their teams into contention in the AFC East.
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2019 Schedule
11-5, 1st in AFC East
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Unlikely Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman: 'Just got to keep it going'
An unrelenting work ethic fuels the feisty Patriots star, who shares rare air with Jerry Rice among the NFL's most prolific postseason receivers.
Can the Patriots be dethroned in the AFC East? (1:53)
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots rookies will report to training camp on July 21, while veterans are scheduled to report on July 24, according to the NFL. That sets up Thursday, July 25 as the likely first public practice of training-camp practice.
Gronk catches pass from Luke Bryan (0:37)
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Israel honors Pats' Kraft with Genesis Prize
Israel gave the royal treatment to Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Thursday with a high-profile lunch and meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just before he was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize.
Brady throws to suspended Gordon in workout
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posted a GIF on his Instagram account of him throwing to suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon during a workout, which a source told ESPN's Mike Reiss was Tuesday.
Rating the offseason for all 32 NFL teams: Why the Browns are on top
Did the Browns indeed have the best offseason? Which teams struggled to reach their goals? NFL Nation ranks them and looks toward training camp.
Veterans who could be cut by each of the NFL's 32 teams
Could a former first-round selection be done with the Pittsburgh Steelers? NFL Nation picks a player on each team who might not make the opening day roster.
The surprise offseason standout for all 32 teams
Randall Cobb and a 312-pound tight end lead a list of eye-opening performances from under-the-radar players this offseason.
Benjamin Watson from 'The New Dad's Playbook': Love is everything
The veteran tight end reflects on his book about fatherhood and the challenges of balancing relationships at home with the demands of an NFL career.
Sources: Pats drop grievance as Texans move on
The Houston Texans will no longer pursue New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio for their general manager position, the team announced Friday.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
News that the Texans are no longer pursuing Nick Caserio for their general manager opening is significant for the Patriots, as Caserio returns to his position as Bill Belichick's right-hand man. Caserio's role is unique because he contributes to both the personnel and coaching side, with Belichick once saying he can't imagine there is another person in the NFL who fills such a "rare" role. Furthermore, the prospect of replacing Caserio at this time on the NFL calendar -- when most coaches are on vacation -- wouldn't have been ideal for New England.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Texans are dropping their pursuit of Patriots' director of player personnel Nick Caserio, as John McClain first reported. Patriots are dropping their tampering charges against the Texans. Caserio remains in New England; Texans GM opening remains.
Roberts waived after Lions-Pats trade rescinded
Another attempt by the Patriots to shore up their tight end position ended when their trade with the Lions for Michael Roberts was rescinded due to a failed physical, a source told Adam Schefter.
Pats pick up another tight end in trade with Lions
The Patriots have acquired third-year tight end Michael Roberts from the Lions for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2020. The Patriots are thin at tight end as they transition without Rob Gronkowski.
Sources: Pats file tampering charges vs. Texans
The Patriots filed tampering charges Wednesday against the Texans for the attempted general manager hire of Nick Caserio, league sources told ESPN.
Source: Pats' Michel sidelined after knee scope
Patriots running back Sony Michel had an arthroscopic procedure on his knee earlier in the offseason, which is why he wasn't at the team's mandatory minicamp last month, a source confirmed to ESPN's Mike Reiss. The Athletic first reported the procedure.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
The Patriots filed tampering charges Wednesday against the Houston Texans for the attempted general manager hire of Nick Caserio, league sources told ESPN. The NFL now is expected to gather relevant informant to open its investigation against Houston, per sources.
Texans' pursuit of Patriots' Nick Caserio for GM involves many layers
Should New England allow its director of player personnel to interview, there are factors such as job title, salary and Bill O'Brien to consider.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
While the Patriots aren't holding a final practice today, many players still arrived for workouts at the stadium, where the power has been out. On Monday, players enjoyed an unexpected audible from Bill Belichick, with paintball subbed in for practice.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
With the Vikings agreeing to a four-year extension with TE Kyle Rudolph, it takes a potential trade option off the table for the Patriots. New England is thin at tight end in the current post-Gronk snapshot, with Benjamin Watson set to miss the first four games of the season due to NFL suspension. That leaves Matt LaCosse, Stephen Anderson and Ryan Izzo atop the depth chart.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots are not holding their final two practices of organized team activities — originally scheduled for Monday and Tuesday this week. Players are in Monday, however, and a team-building experience is on the schedule.
2019 Draft Picks
| 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 |
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2018 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 436 | 325 |
| Miami | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 319 | 433 |
| Buffalo | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 269 | 374 |
| New York | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 333 | 441 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards266.18th
Rushing Yards127.35th
Points For27.34th
Points Against20.3