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Patriots reportedly re-sign Raekwon McMillan ahead of free agency

Patriots New England's made a handful of depth re-signings so far this offseason before free agency officially opens on Wednesday.The Patriots continue to make depth signings ahead of Monday's unofficial start to free agency.The latest is linebacker Raekwon McMillan.New England agreed to terms on a new deal with McMillan, The Boston Globe's Jim McBride reported Friday.

Los Angeles Times

Final Chargers 53-man roster projection: Who will make the cut?

Stick was active for one game last season and did not appear.

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Then again, Kampmoyer fumbled in the game Friday, and the Chargers could look to add a tight end from the waiver wire.

Los Angeles Times

Joey Bosa explains why Derwin James shouldn't be on field and why Chargers need him on field

Two years ago, Joey Bosa agreed to his contract extension on the day veterans reported to Chargers training camp.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots training camp preview: How will the new-look linebacker group perform?

The New England Patriots ' 2022 training camp is right around the corner.

Pats Pulpit

Jerod Mayo: Young Patriots linebackers forced to 'really take that step forward'

The process of rebuilding their linebacker group did surprisingly not see the New England Patriots spend a selection in last week's draft at the position.

Boston.com

Kyle Van Noy is the latest former Patriot to criticize 'The Dynasty' documentary series

Many critics found 'The Dynasty' biased towards Robert Kraft over Bill Belichick.

Kyle Van Noy appreciates Bill Belichick as a problem solver but is critical of 'The Dynasty' documentary. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

How the Patriots and Jets have changed since their last meeting

The New England Patriots last faced off with the New York Jets in Gillette Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.This game saw the Patriots dominate in a 54-13 win.Let's see what has changed since then.Patriots Changes
The following 32 players were on New England's game-day roster for that 2021 meeting and are still on the active roster in 2022:

QB Mac Jones, RB Damien Harris, RB Rhamondre Stevenson, WR Jakobi Meyers, WR Kendrick Bourne, WR Nelson Agholor, TE Hunter Henry, TE Jonnu Smith, OT Trent Brown, OT Isaiah Wynn, G Michael Onwenu, C David Andrews, OL James Ferentz, DL Daniel Ekuale, DL Lawrence Guy, DE Dietrich Wise Jr., DT Davon Godchaux, DT Carl Davis, DL Christian Barmore, OLB Matthew Judon, OLB Josh Uche, LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, LB Jahlani Tavai, CB Shaun Wade, CB Jalen Mills, CB Myles Bryant, S Kyle Dugger, S Adrian Phillips, S Devin McCourty, K Nick Folk, P Jake Bailey, LS Joe Cardona, ST Matthew Slater

Offense: The quarterback room is pretty much the same as last year with the addition of one Bailey Zappe and a recent quarterback controversy.

Boston.com

Raekwon McMillan 'excited' to show what he can do in Patriots debut

McMillan tore his ACL before playing in a single game with the Patriots in 2021.

Raekwon McMillan had a promising start to training camp in 2021 after the Patriots signed him that offseason.

Pats Pulpit

How it started for the 2022 New England Patriots

After some record-breaking investments the previous offseason, the New England Patriots were much quieter in 2022.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots' 53-man roster still among the oldest in the NFL

NFL roster cutdown day is in the rear-view mirror, and it left the New England Patriots with 53 active players on their team.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots coaches rave about second-year linebacker Cameron McGrone

Coming off a torn ACL that prematurely ended his junior season at Michigan, Cameron McGrone was not expected to take the field as a rookie in the NFL.

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Los Angeles Times

11 months ago

Sebastian Joseph-Day says Chemistry II will put Chargers' defense in better class

(David Zalubowski / Associated Press)

A year ago, the Chargers' defense was rebuilt.Now, the group is thinking more about a reboot.Sebastian Joseph-Day explained Monday that he believes increased familiarity will lead to increased performance."I think this year, that chemistry is built," the veteran defensive tackle said.

Los Angeles Times

Brandon Staley's job might be safe, but big questions remain for Chargers

Day 2 of the Chargers' offseason brought nothing definitive on the status of coach Brandon Staley, further strengthening the notion he will be retained.Staley and to a much lesser extent general manager Tom Telesco faced scrutiny throughout much of the fall before the Chargers rallied to secure the AFC's top wild-card spot.

Los Angeles Times

Finally back in playoffs, Chargers look to 'make a run to a Super Bowl championship'

The Chargers clinched the franchise's first playoff appearance in four years Monday with a 20-3 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.They improved to 9-6 and are sixth in the AFC, trailing Baltimore (10-5) by one game.With two regular-season weeks remaining, the Chargers still could pass the Ravens for the conference's top wild-card spot.

Los Angeles Times

Appears doubtful J.C. Jackson will play in Chargers' opener vs. Raiders

After not practicing all week, J.C. Jackson was officially designated as doubtful for the Chargers' season-opener Sunday against Las Vegas.

Dodgers Nation

LA Dodgers

Joc Pederson and Justin Turner Will Reunite on ESPN on Friday Night

You probably already know this because of the Google Alert you set up for "American Cornhole League," but just in case you missed it, we wanted to pass along the news that former Dodgers Justin Turner and Joc Pederson will be competing in the ACL's SuperHole IV event tonight, February 10, and you can watch it!

Pats Pulpit

Patriots honor Deatrich Wise Jr. for his community service

Deatrich Wise Jr. is the 20th recipient of the Ron Burton Community Service Award.

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Chase Winovich throws shade at Patriots while discussing Browns trade

The New England Patriots are expected to have an entirely different linebacker rotation next season.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots OTA reports: Bill Belichick leads collaborative effort coaching the offense

The New England Patriots took the fields behind Gillette Stadium on Monday for their first of 10 organized team activities.

Los Angeles Times

Kyle Van Noy explains why Chargers' lack of playoff experience means little

The Chargers have a quarterback whose most recent postseason game was the Rose Bowl.They have a head coach who owns just a single playoff victory - as an NFL assistant.They represent a franchise that hasn't played this deep into January in four years, only six players still around from that team.All of which "doesn't matter," according to the man among them who has appeared in the most NFL postseason games.

Boston.com

Patriots reportedly sign Jahlani Tavai to two-year contract extension

Patriots Tavai, who has started the past seven games at linebacker, has inked a new deal with New England.The Patriots have signed linebacker Jahlani Tavai to a two-year, $4.4 million extension extension through 2024, according to ESPN's Field Yates.The 6-foot-2-inch, 246 pound linebacker has started seven games in a row and has 38 tackles this season.

Pats Pulpit

Pats Pulpit Reacts: What is the Patriots' biggest area of concern heading into Week 1?

The New England Patriots are entering the first week of the 2022 regular season with considerable uncertainty, especially on the offensive side of the ball.

Los Angeles Times

Trey Pipkins III or Storm Norton? Chargers nearing decision on starting right tackle

Early Monday afternoon, coach Brandon Staley said the Chargers were "getting closer" to making a decision on a starting right tackle.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots roster analysis: Josh Uche seems poised for a breakout year

With the offseason workout program in the rear-view mirror and training camp set to kick off later this month, the New England Patriots are fully "on to 2022."

Los Angeles Times

Keenan Allen is super inspired by 'growing' attendance at Chargers' voluntary camp

The Chargers staged another media availability during organized team activities Wednesday.Theoffseason program will continue for two more weeks before finishing with mandatory minicamp June 14-15.

Los Angeles Times

Chargers takeaways: Defense kept Titans' interceptions from being a factor

The Chargers beat Tennessee 17-14 on Sunday to improve to 8-6 and move into sixth place in the AFC.(The top seven advance to the playoffs.)Their three remaining games are at Indianapolis (4-9-1), home against the Rams (4-9) and at Denver (4-10).They trail the fifth seed, Baltimore (9-5), by one game.

Los Angeles Times

This is where Chargers blew it: Takeaways from loss to Raiders

The Chargers lost 27-20 to Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon to fall to 6-6.They are ninth in the AFC, sharing the same overall record as New England, and trail the New York Jets by one game for the conference's final playoff spot.Some observations from a day on which the Chargers lost for the third time in four games:
Uncashed opps: This one was decided largely early in the third quarter when the Raiders scored two touchdowns in the span of barely 3½ minutes.

Los Angeles Times

What Austin Ekeler sees as big upside to Chargers' defensive front, an issue last year

Only two teams were worse against the run in 2021 than the Chargers, who spent considerable time and money in the offseason rebuilding their defense.

Observers around the NFL clearly noticed.

Boston.com

Here's what Kyle Van Noy said about his release by the Patriots this spring

"I'll always be a Patriot - there's no denying that."

Pats Pulpit

Series history: Super Bowl XX stands out among Patriots-Bears meetings through the years

The New England Patriots will host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Gillette Stadium.The two squads have faced off 14 times with the Patriots owning the series 10-4.

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Patriots Emphasis on Team Defense to Receive Early Test

After going 1-3 to finish the season before getting blown out in Buffalo during the playoffs, the Patriots made an emphasis to get younger and faster in 2022, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

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National Football League

Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes' new 'trick pass' will get the people going (Video)

It's been quite a four-year run for one of the most gifted arms in the National Football League.

Patrick Mahomes became the Kansas City Chiefs' full-time starting quarterback in 2018.

Boston.com Real Estate

Boston real estate

Home Kyle Van Noy and his wife flipped hits the market in Canton

An ex-New England Patriot and his interior designer wife have a nearly $2.7 million Canton house to sell.

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Kyle Van Noy sent powerful message to Mac Jones after Patriots release

The New England Patriots' linebacker rotation is poised to look completely different next season.

Pats Pulpit

Patriots waive 2019 undrafted arrival Terez Hall following failed physical

The New England Patriots have announced the departure of a former undrafted arrival.

Terez Hall was waived with the failed-physical designation on Thursday, according to the NFL transaction wire.

Boston.com

Jerod Mayo excited for the 'unknown' of coaching a younger group of Patriots linebackers

"I think we have some guys that Pats nation, they haven't even heard of probably."

Pats Pulpit

Patriots draft targets: 15 edge defenders that might be on New England's radar

The New England Patriots' defensive edge has experienced some notable personnel turnover so far this offseason.

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