No Brady, no Gronk means Patriots' offseason had different feel
New England's stars were away from the team for most of the spring, but the Super Bowl runners-up still made moves that should improve the team.
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Bad timing for Brady's retirement talk? (1:36)
Greeny: Nothing 'shocking' about Brady retirement talk (0:57)
Pats' Brady sees retirement getting closer
Tom Brady says he can see retirement on the horizon, but he's still motivated to play in the NFL.
Bill Belichick's history lessons always made an impression
The Patriots coach is like a walking encyclopedia of football knowledge and eager to share his wisdom with his players.
Brady to Oprah: 'Respect' to players who knelt
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said "a lot of good conversations" came out of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem last season.
Kellerman questions Brady's motive for supporting teammates' protest (1:24)
Bill Belichick calling off final OTAs not unusual for Patriots
By all accounts the Patriots' offseason program was a success, so it wasn't a surprise their coach decided to end things early.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots and long snapper Joe Cardona have reached agreement on a four-year extension, per a source. Cardona was entering the final year of his contract in 2018.
Gruden blames CBA for Hackenberg's struggles
Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden says it's depressing that teams can't spend more time developing young quarterbacks like Christian Hackenberg.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots had free-agent QB Christian Hackenberg in for a visit on Thursday, according to ESPN's Field Yates. The Patriots have Tom Brady, Brian Hoyer and Danny Etling on the depth chart, and usually take three quarterbacks to training camp. But they always keep their emergency lists updated.
Source: Pats, Develin close to 2-year extension
Fullback James Develin, who earned his first career Pro Bowl berth in 2017, is close to a two-year extension with the Patriots, a source told ESPN.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots are closing on a two-year contract extension with Pro Bowl FB James Develin, a source confirms. Develin had signed a two-year deal with the Patriots last offseason. Jeff Howe of The Athletic first reported that the sides were close to an extension.
Tom Brady's One-On-One With Oprah
Bomani Jones & Pablo Torre react to Tom Brady's interview with Oprah, debate if Dan Gilbert should sell the Cavaliers to one of LeBron's rich friends and much more.
Kellerman 'impressed' by Brady's reaction to Super Bowl (1:31)
Time machine: Belichick takes Pats to the past
Bill Belichick created an environment in which Patriots players were going back in time during this week's OTAs.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
WR Jordan Matthews was joined by teammates Malcolm Mitchell, Nicholas Grigsby and Jason King in the South End of Boston, where they donated iPads on behalf of the team's charitable foundation and met with children at an afterschool program. Afterwards, he discussed how he's enjoyed his first offseason with the Patriots.
Fowler audibles to practice round with QB Brady
Rickie Fowler, who's tied for third best odds to win this week's U.S. Open, played a practice round with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
With Eagles coach Doug Pederson ruling out joint practices with the Patriots in training camp, it narrows the list of possibilities for New England to do so in the preseason. Those practices have been one of the highlights of recent training camps.
Patriots cancel final two OTAs; next up is training camp
Bill Belichick liked what he saw during the Patriots' offseason program and decided to give his players an early break.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Robert Kraft explains how positive momentum in the offseason among players contributed to the decision to cancel the team's final two OTAs.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots' offseason program officially came to an end today, with the final two OTAs canceled.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Robert Kraft, speaking after the Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards, had strong words to say about rumors reported in the media (re: Rob Gronkowski).
Trip to Fenway gives Patriots a chance to bond in unique venue
With the Red Sox on the road, the Patriots traveled to Fenway Park and had the ballpark all to themselves for a day of unplugged team building.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots players are back to "work" today for the final week of voluntary OTAs, but those taking part won't be sticking around the stadium. A team-building/team-bonding "field trip" is on the agenda.
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | Isaiah Wynn | OT | Georgia |
| 1(31) | Sony Michel | RB | Georgia |
| 2(24) | Duke Dawson | CB | Florida |
| 5(6) | Ja'Whaun Bentley | ILB | Purdue |
| 6(4) | Christian Sam | OLB | Arizona State |
| 6(36) | Braxton Berrios | WR | Miami (FL) |
| 7(1) | Danny Etling | QB | LSU |
| 7(25) | Keion Crossen | CB | Western Carolina |
| 7(32) | Ryan Izzo | TE | Florida State |
2017 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 458 | 296 |
| Buffalo | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 302 | 359 |
| Miami | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 281 | 393 |
| New York | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 298 | 382 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards276.12nd
Rushing Yards118.110th
Points For28.62nd
Points Against18.55th