New England Patriots

Oct 21, 2012; Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots tackle Sebastian Vollmer (76) during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 29-26. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots Sebastian Vollmer mum on whether he’ll replace Logan Mankins

Healthy Rob Gronkowski means a dominant Patriots offense

Rob Gronkowski: ‘It’s an honor’ to get back out there

Joe Philbin on Gronkowski playing: ‘We’ll be ready for him’

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Aug 28, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Logan Mankins (70) watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Washington Redskins at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots trading Logan Mankins was a big gamble

Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski says he is playing in season opener

Jan 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shake hands after the 2013 AFC championship playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

AFC: Going back to the NFL playoffs in 2014 if…

Dec 15, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) takes the field before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys were trying to trade for Ryan Mallett

Aug 15, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 42-35. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots’ Ryan Mallett traded to the Texans

Aug 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam (96) during warm ups before the game against the St. Louis Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Which 5 teams should look at claiming Michael Sam?

Sep 29, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Boyce (82) stiff arms Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) after a catch in the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Patriots won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots roster hits 53; Danny Aiken, Josh Boyce, Jake Bequette cut

Aug 15, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 42-35. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots won’t cut Ryan Mallett

Aug 15, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett (15) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 42-35. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans expected to claim Ryan Mallett if waived by Patriots

Jun 11, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Jerel Worthy works out during organized team activities at Clarke Hinkle Field in Green Bay. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

NFL roster cuts: New England Patriots dump Jerel Worthy

Aug 16, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Boyce (82) before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots waive receiver Josh Boyce

Aug 9, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Tom Coughlin ‘tired’ of seeing misconnection between Eli Manning and Reuben Randle

Tim Wright already impressing New England Patriots

Aug 28, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmy Garoppolo throws a bomb for an Aaron Dobson touchdown (GIF)

Jan 13, 2013; Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins (70) during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers’ Logan Mankins: ‘I might be in a little decline’

Aug 22, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium. New England Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers 30-7. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Belichick is asked about soccer, gives very Belichick answer

Aug 29, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Leon Washington (33) fumbles the ball as New York Giants safety Cooper Taylor (30) defends on a punt return in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots at Giants live stream, radio, start time, TV info and more

Aug 22, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Tom Brady ‘very upset’ about Logan Mankins trade

Dec 8, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline as they take on the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-26. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN experts say Bill Belichick is the best coach in the NFL

Nov 24, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Timothy Wright (81) during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots’ Darelle Revis on Tim Wright: ‘He’s great’

Jul 24, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs through drills during training camp at the team practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots acquisition of Tim Wright had nothing to do with Rob Gronkowski’s health

Jan 13, 2013; Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins (70) during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots’ Bill Belichick: Logan Mankins is ‘best guard I ever coached’

Aug 16, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Timothy Wright (81) works out prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy Football Sleeper Watch 2014: Tim Wright

Jan 20, 2013; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins (70) lines up against the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots trade Logan Mankins to Buccaneers for fourth-round pick