Extra Points

Watch: Takeaways from Patriots OTAs

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:36 GMT

Shalise Manza Young and Zuri Berry give an overview after the second day of Patriots OTAs. Also, an interview with Danny Amendola.

Danny Amendola working to build rapport with Tom Brady

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:36 GMT

he new face of the Patriots wide receiving corps has his hands full with the team's playbook, a complex system by NFL standards of shifting routes, adjustments, and an ever-changing vocabulary.

Talib talks about coming back to Patriots, getting down the basics

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:46:57 GMT

For Talib, talking about where he might have ended up through the free agency process, whether it was back in New England or elsewhere, was something he did not want to get into.

Wilfork: 'In decent enough shape'

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:55:20 GMT

Patriots defensive captain Vince Wilfork spoke to the media on Tuesday after practice, remarking on the team's second day of organized team activities.

Kraft optimistic on Gronkowski after surgery

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:38:34 GMT

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is cautiously optimistic that the infection has finally cleared out of Rob Gronkowskis left forearm and that Mondays surgery will be Gronks fourth and last.

Brady gets one-on-one work with Amendola

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:24 GMT

The Patriots held spring workouts today in Foxborough.

Giants owner John Mara on changing NFL calendar: 'I don't think it's a big deal'

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:56:12 GMT

Giants owner John Mara has a message for critics of the plan to push back the NFL Draft to May and stretch out the offseason activities over a longer period of time: Chill out.

Tedy Bruschi elected to Patriots Hall of Fame

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:06:24 GMT

Tedy Bruschi, a fan-favorite linebacker who helped the Patriots win three Super Bowls, was elected to the team's Hall of Fame.

Rob Gronkowski has forearm surgery Monday

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:20:04 GMT

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had a fourth surgery Monday to help repair the left forearm that he broke twice in the 2012 season, a source confirmed to the Globe.

Hi, my name is: Ben

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:45 GMT

I'm Ben Volin, the Globe's new national NFL writer and the guy charged with the tough task of having to replace Greg Bedard, who as you know did fantastic work for the Globe the last few years.

Tom Brady has 'never had more confidence'

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:40 GMT

Tom Brady is entering his 14 season in the NFL but said that despite his age he's more sure of his abilities than ever.

Second-round pick Collins under contract

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:31:59 GMT

The Patriots have announced that second-round pick Jamie Collins, who was the first player the team drafted this year after trading out of the first round, has signed his contract.

Kyle Love's departure appears to coincide with changing defense

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Breaking down why Kyle Love was released, what the defensive line depth chart looks like, a note on Chad Ochocinco, the top tweet of the week and what's to come.

Seventh-round pick Beauharnais signs

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:49:07 GMT

By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff Now there are three. The Patriots and Steve Beauharnais have finalized a contract for the linebacker. The Patriots' final draft pick (235th overall), the Rutgers product is listed at 6 feet 1 inch, 240...

Jaguars claim Kyle Love

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:35:43 GMT

By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff Kyle Love was not unemployed for long. The former Patriots defensive tackle was claimed by the Jacksonville Jaguars Thursday. Love was released by the Patriots Wednesday with a non-football illness designation; he was...

Another Patriots draft pick signs: CB Logan Ryan

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:38:21 GMT

By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff The Patriots have one more draft pick signed: cornerback Logan Ryan. Ryan was drafted 83d overall, the first of the three Rutgers players New England selected. His signing was announced by his agents...

In surprise move, Patriots release Kyle Love

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:54:26 GMT

New England cut ties with Love, who was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

Patriots sign Duron Harmon

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:47:33 GMT

The third-rounder is the first of New England's picks to sign.

DL Deaderick, WR Holmes released by Patriots; two offensive linemen added

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:16 GMT

Deaderick started five games last season for New England.

Patriots sign OL Tyronne Green

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:22:33 GMT

New England adds more depth on the offensive line.

What does the receivers depth chart look like?

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The Patriots now have 12 wide receivers on their roster after signing free agent Lavelle Hawkins to a 2-year deal. The addition makes for an interesting mix as the group of players competing to make the team swells to a number worthy of the show Survivor.

Patriots sign WR Lavelle Hawkins

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:35:12 GMT

The Patriots have signed free agent wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins to a 2-year deal.

Julian Edelman reinjured right foot, will miss OTAs

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:21:09 GMT

The receiver/returner missed seven games with hand and foot injuries in 2012.

Former Patriots Tedy Bruschi, Rod Shoate named to College Football Hall of Fame

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:24:35 GMT

Former Patriots linebacker Ted Bruschi was named to the 2013 college football hall of fame class by the National Football Foundation.

Patriots release two rookie free agents

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:48:53 GMT

By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff The Patriots signed 19 rookie free agents before the start of rookie minicamp Friday and Saturday, and two were released Monday: running back Quentin Hines and linebacker Ian Sluss. Hines spent the 2012...