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New England Patriots

-- Bailey Zappe Will Start This Week --
Sat Dec 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe will start on Sunday against the Chargers.

-- Bailey Zappe Prepping to Start This Week --
Wed Nov 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the New England Patriots are preparing QB Bailey Zappe to start this week against the Chargers.

-- Bailey Zappe Gets First Team Reps Wednesday --
Wed Nov 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe got the first-team reps during practice on Wednesday.

-- Bill Belichick Throws Chad Ryland Under the Bus --
Mon Nov 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick commented on his kicker's FG miss to end the game on Sunday. “PK Chad Ryland is a very talented player but this is two weeks in a row that we basically missed extra points. It’s not good enough.”

-- Mac Jones Benched for Bailey Zappe --
Sun Nov 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots QB Mac Jones was benched for QB Bailey Zappe in the second half of today's game against the Giants.

-- Source: Patriots Plan to Start Mac Jones Sunday --
Sat Nov 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports the Patriots are planning to start QB Mac Jones against the Giants on Sunday, per source. Jones split starting reps with QB Bailey Zappe in practice this week and out-performed him.

-- Bill Belichick Declines to Name Starting QB --
Tue Nov 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick declined to name a starting quarterback for this week. “I’ve told everybody to be ready to go,” Belichick said.

-- Patriots Starting QB Still Unknown --
Mon Nov 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots OC Bill O’Brien says the team still hasn’t decided on a starting quarterback for this week's game against the Giants.

-- Patriots Release Jack Jones --
Mon Nov 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have waived CB Jack Jones.

-- Patriots to Consider QB Change --
Mon Nov 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick, on a potential QBing change after pulling QB Mac Jones late in Sunday’s game: “Yeah, we just got back from Germany. ... We'll look at everything across the board."

-- Bill Belichick Likely Safe for the Rest of 2023 --
Sun Nov 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is “not inclined” to fire HC Bill Belichick mid-season. Belichick’s contract, a recent extension, runs through the 2024 season.

-- Kayshon Boutte Trending Towards Playing This Week --
Fri Nov 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots rookie WR Kayshon Boutte is trending towards playing on Sunday. Despite not playing since week #1, Boutte has apparently had his “best week of practice thus far“ and seems like he could finally get back onto the field with the Patriots suffering a rash of receiver injuries. “Kayshon’s had a good couple of weeks here,” HC Bill Belichick said. “So it’s definitely trending in the right direction. That’s been good.”

-- Patriots OL Coach Adrian Klemm to Step Away Indefinitely --
Wed Nov 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots offensive line coach Adrian Klemm will be away from the team indefinitely. HC Bill Belichick announced at a Wednesday press conference that Klemm will be “out a little while” for health-related reasons. Belichick said he wouldn’t have any other comment about someone’s medical condition.

-- J.C. Jackson OUT This Week --
Wed Nov 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBCSBoston reports Patriots CB J.C. Jackson was late to the team hotel on Saturday, per sources, which was a part of why he started Sunday's game against the Commanders on the bench. Now, Jackson won't be making the trip to Germany. Reliability issues have long plagued Jackson.

-- Patriots IR Calvin Anderson --
Fri Nov 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New England Patriots placed backup OT Calvin Anderson (illness) on injured reserve. An illness has kept Anderson out of practice the past two weeks, and he will have miss at least the next four games before becoming eligible to return.

-- Patriots IR Kendrick Bourne --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have place WR Kendrick Bourne on injured reserve.

-- Ezekiel Elliott Drawing Trade Interest --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports teams have contacted the New England Patriots about a potential trade for RB Ezekiel Elliott.

-- Kendrick Bourne Lost for the Season with a torn ACL --
Mon Oct 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports tests this morning revealed that New England Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne tore his right ACL, per a source. The expectation is a 6-to-8 month recovery.

-- Patriots Sign Jalen Reagor --
Thu Oct 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots are signing WR Jalen Reagor to the 53-man roster, source said. The former first-rounder has impressed behind the scenes in New England, earning praise from HC Bill Belichick. He played his most snaps of the season on Sunday.

-- Patriots Release Two --
Tue Oct 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have waived QB Malik Cunningham. They also released veteran DE Trey Flowers, who had been designated to return from injured reserve.

-- Patriots Stuck with Bill Belichick? --
Sun Oct 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports this past offseason, New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick quietly agreed to a lucrative multi-year new contract, sources say.

-- Patriots Activate Jack Jones --
Sat Oct 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New England Patriots have activated DB Jack Jones from injured reserve.

-- Mac Jones Remains Starter --
Tue Oct 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots OC Bill O’Brien says QB Mac Jones will retain his starting job. “Yes,” O’Brien said in response to the question of whether Jones will continue to start. O’Brien also said that backup QB Malik Cunningham’s role will be determined on a “week to week” basis.

-- Mac Jones on a Short Leach Today --
Sun Oct 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports sources say New England Patriots QB Mac Jones is on a short leash, and a poor opening few series could potentially trigger another quarterback to take snaps in Las Vegas. It's just not entirely clear who would take those snaps if Jones is benched. Patriots QBs split reps this week, sources say, with QB Bailey Zappe and QB Will Grier getting their fair share. While normally it would be obvious that Zappe, the usual backup, would step in as he has the past two weeks, there is a chance that's not the case. Grier, who New England claimed from the Bengals earlier this season after he performed well in the preseason, has been studying quickly, as well. And then there is QB Malik Cunningham, the undrafted free agent from Louisville who impressed this summer and was signed to the active roster with a three-year deal on Saturday. He's seen his time in practice increase, as well, and sources say there is a package in for the speedster -- if the team chooses to use it. Looking for any juice, Cunningham would be an option for the Patriots.

-- Patriots Activate Tyquan Thornton --
Sat Oct 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New England Patriots have activated WR Tyquan Thornton from injured reserve.

-- Could Bill Belichick be Fired? --
Wed Oct 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has grown frustrated, if not downright angry over the team’s struggles. Kraft does not subscribe to the idea that HC Bill Belichick is untouchable as New England’s coach or general manager. Kraft has grown weary of the team’s mediocrity after two straight blowout losses to the Cowboys and Saints, the latter game a 34-0 disaster at home.

-- Belichick: Mac Jones Will Start This Week --
Wed Oct 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick was asked if QB Mac Jones is the team's starter this week: "Yeah, we're not making any changes."

-- Mac Jones Expected to Start This Week --
Tue Oct 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots QB Mac Jones is expected to start this week against the Raiders.

-- Patriots Sticking with Mac Jones, But... --
Sun Oct 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots are sticking with QB Mac Jones as their starter. No change is immiment, but QB Bailey Zappe did get more practice snaps.

-- Patirots IR Christian Gonzalez --
Sat Oct 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have placed CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) on injured reserve. He is OUT for 4+ games.

-- Jamie Collins Retires --
Fri Oct 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports longtime New England Patriots LB Jamie Collins has announced his retirement from the NFL.

-- Patriots Acquire J.C. Jackson --
Wed Oct 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have acquired Los Angeles Chargers CB J.C. Jackson. The Patriots and Chargers will swap 2025 6th- and 7th-round draft picks.

-- Mac Jones Remains Starter --
Sun Oct 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick says QB Mac Jones will remain the team’s starter moving forward.

-- Ezekiel Elliott Set for Starter Reps Today --
Sun Oct 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott is slated for "starter reps" in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

-- Patriots IR Daniel Ekuale --
Tue Sep 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have placed DL Daniel Ekuale (biceps) on injure reserve.

-- Patriots IR Marcus Jones; Sign One --
Thu Sep 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have placed CB Marcus Jones (shoulder) on injured reserve with a torn labrum. They also signed QB Will Grier from the Bengals practice squad.

-- Trent Brown Gets a Raise --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New England Patriots OT Trent Brown has agreed to a revised, improved contract with the team, with the team adding $2 million worth of incentives to his contract for this season, making his deal worth up to $13 million total compensation. Brown still is set to become a free agent after the season.

-- JuJu Smith-Schuster Far Down the Pecking Order --
Thu Sep 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports multiple team sources believe Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is not presently among the team’s five most effective pass-catchers. The Patriots’ decision to sideline Smith-Schuster in the team’s final drive against the Eagles in Week #1 shows that to be the case. Instead, the team opted to rely on rookies WR Kayshon Boutte and WR Demario Douglas, and veteran WR Kendrick Bourne to move the ball on the game winning drive.

-- Patriots Switch Backup QBs --
Sat Sep 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots are signing QB Bailey Zappe to the 53-man roster, per source. Meanwhile, the Patriots are releasing QB Matt Corral as the corresponding move, source says.

-- Rhamondre Stevenson Absent Friday; Still Expected to Play --
Fri Sep 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson is still expected to play Sunday despite today's absence from practice, per source.

-- Jack Jones Agrees to a Court Deal --
Tue Sep 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots CB Jack Jones agreed to a deal in Boston Municipal Court on Tuesday. Jones agreed to one year of pre-trial probation and 48 hours of community service in return for prosecutors dropping charges. Jones, though, still faces possible NFL discipline for carrying two loaded guns in his luggage at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Boston’s Logan International Airport on June 16th.

-- Patriots Sign Pharaoh Brown --
Tue Sep 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed TE Pharaoh Brown to the 53-man roster.

-- Patriots IR Riley Reiff --
Mon Sep 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have placed veteran OL Riley Reiff (knee) on injured reserve. He's out at least four games.

-- DeVante Parker Sits Last Two Practices --
Fri Sep 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker (undisclosed) has missed the last two practices.

-- Patriots Claim Matt Corral --
Fri Sep 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent QB Matt Corral has been claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.

-- Patriots IR Tyquan Thornton --
Thu Aug 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports the New England Patriots have placed WR Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) on the Injured Reserve list.

-- Tyquan Thornton Heading to IR --
Wed Aug 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports New England Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) will be placed on the Injured Reserve list because of a shoulder injury, according to a source.

-- Patriots Release Bailey Zappe --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have waived backup QB Bailey Zappe.

-- Patriots Trade Nick Folk; Chad Ryland is New Patriots Kicker --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tennessee Titans have traded a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the New England Patriots for PK Nick Folk, per source. That means rookie PK Chad Ryland has won the kicking job for the Patriots.

-- Tyquan Thornton Could be Heading to IR --
Mon Aug 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) is a candidate to start the season on the Injured Reserve list because of a shoulder injury.

-- Patriots Acquire Vederian Lowe --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have parted ways with a member of the 2022 draft class. OT Vederian Lowe is being traded to the Patriots for a 6th-round draft pick.

-- Patriots Acquire Tyrone Wheatley Jr. --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have traded RB Pierre Strong to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr..

-- Patriots Kicker Still Undecided --
Sat Aug 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick commented on PK Nick Folk vs. PK Chad Ryland at kicker today... "Very competitive. Both have had really good camps. So that's a pretty tight competition."

-- More Practice Work for Ezekiel Elliott --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott saw a notable uptick in work in practice behind starter RB Rhamondre Stevenson. Elliott received increased usage as a pass-catcher out of the backfield.

-- Monty & Gesicki Return to Practice --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC sports reports New England Patriots RB Ty Montgomery (leg) and TE Mike Gesicki (shoulder) returned to practice on Tuesday.

-- O'Brien: Zeke is a Three-Down Back --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots OC Bill O’Brien believes RB Ezekiel Elliott remains capable of contributing on all three downs. “I do think he’s a three-down back, and he’s been a really good addition to our football team,” O’Brien said.

-- Isaiah Bolden Injures Head & Neck --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots CB Isaiah Bolden (head/neck) was released from the hospital Sunday morning. Bolden has also been cleared to travel home with the Patriots from Green Bay, meaning the worst has been avoided after he was stretchered off the field Saturday evening.

-- Ezekiel Elliott Sees Red Zone Work with First Unit --
Thu Aug 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Boston reports new New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott is running with the first unit today and getting full contact work in the red zone near the goal line in practice with the Packers. He looks spry.

-- Ezekiel Elliott Offically a Patriot --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports RB Ezekiel Elliott's signing with the New England Patriots is now official and he's in Green Bay with the team, ready to practice.

-- Jack Jones Court Update --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots CB Jack Jones was scheduled to appear in East Boston Municipal Court on Friday for a probable cause hearing, but it was continued until Sept. 15. Jones, 25, was ticketed on a flight to Los Angeles when he was arrested June 16 at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint after two loaded guns were found in his travel luggage at Boston’s Logan International Airport. Jones was charged with two counts each of possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of the airport; possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card; unlawful possession of a firearm; carrying a loaded firearm; and possession of a large-capacity feeding device. He pleaded not guilty June 20th.

-- Mike Gesicki Injury Update --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Patriots TE Mike Gesicki (shoulder), who has been impressive early on in camp, suffered a mild dislocated shoulder during yesterday’s practice, source said. While nothing is given, the hope is he’s back for Week #1 despite the AC joint injury.

-- Patriots Extend Raekwon McMillan --
Mon Aug 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots LB Raekwon McMillan (Achilles - IR) won’t play at all in 2023, but he knows he’ll still be in New England to start 2024, since the team signed him to a one-year contract extension.

-- Patriots Expected to Sign Ezekiel Elliott --
Mon Aug 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott is expected to sign a one-year contract with the New England Patriots that includes a $3 million base salary, a $1 million signing bonus, and can be worth up to $6 million with incentives.

-- Patriots Place Trey Flowers on PUP List --
Tue Aug 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have placed DE Trey Flowers on the active PUP list.

-- Patriots Sign Trey Flowers --
Tue Aug 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent DE Trey Flowers has signed with the New England Patriots.

-- Patriots Workout Trey Flowers --
Mon Aug 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent DE Trey Flowers worked out for the New England Patriots on Monday.

-- Patriots Give Matthew Judon a Raise --
Fri Aug 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports four-time Pro-Bowl DE Matthew Judon and the New England Patriots have reached agreement on a contract adjustment that will take his original $2 million guaranteed for 2023 to $14 million fully guaranteed in 2023. The adjustment improved the original 2021 deal and will allow Judon to make up to $18 million this year. No new years were added to the contract.

-- Jack Jones Leaves Practice Early Thursday --
Fri Aug 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots CB Jack Jones abruptly departed Thursday practice.

-- Jalen Hurd Retires --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports the New England Patriots have placed WR Jalen Hurd on the reserve retired list.

-- Ezekiel Elliott Leaves Patriots Without a Deal --
Sat Jul 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott has left the New England Patriots today without a deal. That said, the two sides with stay in touch.

-- Patriots Hosting Ezekiel Elliott --
Sat Jul 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

theScore.com reports free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott is visiting the New England Patriots today.

-- Ty Montgomery Day-to-Day --
Fri Jul 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots RB Ty Montgomery (leg) is listed as day-to-day.

-- Ty Montgomery Injures Leg --
Thu Jul 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots RB Ty Montgomery suffered an undisclosed leg injury in practice on Thursday.

-- Patriots Might Host Dalvin Cook --
Thu Jul 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports while free-agent RB Dalvin Cook prepares for a visit with the New York Jets this week, he’s also in talks with the New England Patriots about setting up a possible visit to New England, per source.

-- Patriots Sign One --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent WR Jalen Hurd.

-- Lawrence Guy Sr. Reports to Camp --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots veteran DT Lawrence Guy Sr. has reported for training camp today, per a source. Guy did not attend June's mandatory minicamp for what was believed to be a contract-related issue.

-- Jack Jones Watch --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots DB Jack Jones, arrested this summer on gun charges, is expected to be in camp. HC Bill Belichick said... “Jack will be out there.” He declined further comment.

-- Patriots Place Mike Onwenu on PUP List --
Sat Jul 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots OG Mike Onwenu, who underwent offseason ankle surgery and missed all spring on-field work, is opening training camp on the physically unable to perform list.

-- Patriots Sign Final Two Drafted Rookies --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports the New England Patriots have agreed to deals with first-round pick CB Christian Gonzalez and second-round selection DE Keion White. All of the team’s picks are now under contract.

-- Patriots Work Out Darrell Henderson --
Wed Jul 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent RB Darrell Henderson worked out for the New England Patriots today.

-- Patriots Work Out Leonard Fournette --
Wed Jul 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent RB Leonard Fournette recently worked out for the New England Patriots.

-- JuJu Smith-Schuster Ready to Play --
Tue Jul 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Globe reports Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) was sidelined this spring by a knee injury that he suffered while playing in the postseason. Smith-Schuster says he will be ready to hit the field with the rest of the team when training camp gets underway next week. The Patriots hold their first training camp practice on July 26th.

-- Bill Belichick on the Hot Seat --
Tue Jul 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick is on the hot seat entering the 2023 NFL season.

-- Two Patriots to Report Early for Camp --
Sun Jul 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots OG Michael Onwenu (ankle) and WR Tyquan Thornton (undisclosed) are expected to report to training camp early to determine if they will need to be placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.

-- Patriots Eyeing Dalvin Cook --
Thu Jul 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent RB Dalvin Cook (Vikings) is drawing interest from the New England Patriots, who are intrigued at the idea of adding the veteran back and pairing him with RB Rhamondre Stevenson.

-- Mac Jones Accurate --
Sun Jul 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots QB Mac Jones finished with a 65.2 completion percentage after finishing his rookie season with a 67.6 completion percentage. Jones joins Chargers QB Justin Herbert and Bengals QB Joe Burrow as the only quarterbacks to have completed at least 65% of their passes in their first two seasons. Herbert and Burrow are the only quarterbacks to accomplish this feat in their first three seasons.

-- Jack Jones Gets Support --
Sun Jul 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots CB Jack Jones is due back in court on weapons charges Aug. 18th, and veteran CB Jonathan Jones plans to be there for his teammate in the interim. “Support him and let whatever happens play itself out,” he said this past week. Other than that comment, a rally-around-him tweet from LB Matthew Judon, and the team’s initial statement following the arrest on June 16th, it’s been mostly quiet on the Patriots’ front as it relates to Jack Jones.

-- DeVante Parker Contract Details - A Lot of Incentives --
Sun Jul 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports when the specifics of New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker’s new three-year contract worth up to $33 million are ultimately revealed, the expectation from sources familiar with the general framework of the pact is that the base value of the deal is considerably lower, there isn't a high total of guaranteed money and more than half of the total value will be tied to playing-time incentives, performance incentives, All-Pro honors and per-game roster bonuses. In league circles, that’s sometimes referred to as a “pay-as-he-produces” deal, which would be the primary motivation for the Patriots to commit to Parker after a season in which he appeared in 13 games, totaled 51% playing time and amassed 31 receptions.

-- Patriots Extend Ja'Whaun Bentley --
Thu Jun 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots and LB Ja'Whaun Bentley have agreed to terms on new contract extension, as he gets a two-year, $18.75 million max contract that includes $9 million fully guaranteed.

-- Patriots Still Want to Sign DeAndre Hopkins --
Thu Jun 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New England Patriots will continue to pursue free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins after signing WR DeVante Parker to a new long-term deal.

-- Patriots Extend DeVante Parker --
Wed Jun 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots and WR DeVante Parker reached an agreement on a new three-year contract worth up to $33 million. The deal also includes $14 million in guarantees and per-game roster bonuses.

-- Adios DeVante Parker If... --
Mon Jun 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports WR DeVante Parker could be a cap casualty if the New England Patriots sign WR DeAndre Hopkins. Parker has no guaranteed money left on his current contract, meaning the Patriots could release him and save $6.2 million against the cap.

-- Jack Jones Arraigned & Posts Bail --
Tue Jun 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots CB Jack Jones posted $30K bail for gun-related charges after being arrested at Logan Airport on Friday, per East Boston Court District. He pleaded not guilty and is due back in court on August 18 (same day as the Pats 2nd preseason game) for the probable cause hearing.

-- Jack Jones to be Arraigned Today --
Tue Jun 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Globe reports Patriots CB Jack Jones is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in East Boston District Court on weapons charges.

-- Aaron Rodgers Turned Down a Trade to the Patriots --
Sat Jun 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports QB Aaron Rodgers turned down a trade to the New England Patriots. The New England Patriots made an offer to the Green Bay Packers to get Rodgers, and when Rodgers heard it, his agent said, "No, we ain’t playing for New England. We want to be a Jet." It makes sense, for a few reasons. First, former Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett now works for the Jets, not the Patriots. Second, HC Bill Belichick has a history of coaching players hard. Rodgers might not want that. Rodgers has gushed about how much fun he’s having with the Jets. Under Belichick, it’s “zero fun, sir” - except when they have a Super Bowl parade.

-- Jack Jones Arrested --
Fri Jun 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Boston25 reports New England Patriots CB Jack Jones was arrested Friday evening at Boston Logan International Airport after attempting to bring two firearms on the plane. According to Massachusetts State Police, troopers were called to a security checkpoint at Terminal B after two firearms were found in Jones’s carry-on luggage. Jones is facing several charges including possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of an airport, possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of a large-capacity feeding device, according to police. Jones was booked at the State Police-Logan Airport Barracks and posted bail at $50,000.

-- DeAndre Hopkins Watch --
Fri Jun 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins remains in no rush to sign following his New England Patriots visit.

-- Patriots Fail to Sign DeAndre Hopkins, But... --
Thu Jun 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins and the Patriots have had a productive visit, according to a source. No deal has been made... at the moment, but there’s still a level of optimism the two sides could reach an agreement. The Patriots are making a push for Hopkins, per source. He has departed Gillette Stadium, but is still local.

-- Optimism for a DeAndre Hopkins Deal with the Patriots --
Thu Jun 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports optimism exists on both sides for a deal to be reached between the New England Patriots and free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins.

-- JuJu Smith-Schuster Still Not 100% --
Wed Jun 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Mike Giardi reports New England Patyiots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) had to be managed for the entirety of the 2nd half of last season with the Chiefs. Practices were missed and such. The fact he is still dealing with physical ailments in June is concerning, especially as you take a deeper look at his injury history. Remember, he spoke on how challenging this playbook is to learn.

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