Aaron Hernandez, half of New England’s stellar tight-end tandem, gets a five-year contract.
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Patriots offense lacking rhythm
Consistency likely will return once the first string gets its usual playing time during the regular season.
Pats lose to Bucs; Brady finishes well
Tom Brady has a sluggish start at Tampa, Fla., in New England’s next-to-last exhibition game.
Patriots Notebook: A Brady backup battle goes on
Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer still have two exhibition games left to vie for the No. 2 spot.
Patriots Beat: Patriots wisely play it safe
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady was nowhere to be seen Monday night at Gillette Stadium, which, if you think about it, was probably best for the New England Patriots. You see, Brady’s not Michael Vick. He won’t be waking up Tuesday morning, and Wednesday morning, and maybe Thursday morning, with a dagger-pain in his ribs. […]
Eagles win backup battle
QB Michael Vick is knocked out early, but the Eagles top the Patriots, who did not play Tom Brady.
Position change has its appeal for Patriots veteran
Rob Ninkovich will get more chances for sacks after moving to defensive end.
Olympic relay medalist signs with Pats
Jeff Demps, who was a college running back for Florida, won a silver medal in London.
Patriots’ Branch faces stiff competition
Deion Branch is no lock to make the Patriots’ roster because of a deeper receiving corps.
Pats use mistakes to learn perfection
Coach Bill Belichick doesn’t mind his offense trying things when it doesn’t really matter.