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New England Patriots

8/16/2006

Mel Mitchell, nwe

Mitchell is out for the season with a biceps injury.

8/12/2006

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady played for just one series in the New England Patriots' preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. He completed three straight passes for 24 yards before the Patriots settled for a field goal.

8/9/2006

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Bruschi has a broken wrist and will not play in any preseason games, coach Bill Belichick said early Wednesday through a team spokesman. It was not clear whether Bruschi, 33, will be available for the Patriots' regular-season opener Sept. 10 against the Buffalo Bills.

8/3/2006

Richard Seymour, nwe

Seymour took the field for his first practice in New England Patriots training camp Thursday after dealing with a tight quadriceps. The Patriots defensive lineman did little physically in a relatively light workout, playing without helmet and shoulder pads. He lined up in his stance and walked through different formations.

7/24/2006

Chad Jackson, nwe

The New Patriots signed Jackson on Monday.

7/18/2006

Garrett Mills, nwe

The Patriots on Tuesday signed fourth-round draft pick Mills to a four-year deal.

6/29/2006

Johnathan Sullivan, nwe

Sullivan was arrested in Georgia early Sunday and faces several charges, including possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, seat belt violation, running stop signs and playing loud music. Sullivan and a passenger were pulled over after his vehicle ran two stop signs.

6/5/2006

Johnathan Sullivan, nwe

Sullivan was acquired by the Patriots from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for wide receiver Bethel Johnson on Monday.

5/15/2006

Doug Flutie, nwe

Flutie announced his retirement Monday after 21 years in professional football. The former Heisman Trophy winner, who threw one of the most famous passes in college football history while at Boston College, spent 12 seasons in the NFL and also played in the U.S. Football League and the Canadian Football League.

5/1/2006

Doug Flutie, nwe

Flutie is expected to announce this week if he will retire or return for his 21st season in pro football. The 43-year-old New England quarterback said he's spoken to many teams, as well as to networks about broadcasting. "I'm just going to take my time to make my decision," Flutie said Monday, and indicated he would not want to play for a team other than the Patriots. "I love being home."

4/13/2006

Richard Seymour, nwe

Seymour has signed a new four-year contract, estimated between $7 million and $8 million a year. The Patriots' defensive end is currently in the last of a six-year deal that he signed as a rookie out of Georgia.

4/6/2006

Martin Gramatica, nwe

Gramatica, who was out of football all of last season, was signed by New England Thursday as a potential replacement for the departed Adam Vinatieri.

3/24/2006

Troy Brown, nwe

The Patriots retained one of their free agents, finalizing a one-year deal with wide receiver Brown on Friday.

3/2/2006

Eric Warfield, nwe

Warfield was released by the Chiefs in an effort for the team to get under the salary cap for the upcoming season. He was joined by corner back Dexter McCleon and linebackers Shawn Barber and Gary Stills as the four players released by the Chiefs.

1/15/2006

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady lost in the postseason for the first time in 11 games, as the Patriots saw their pursuit of a third straight Super Bowl championship end in Denver Saturday, 27-13. The New England quarterback threw two interceptions Saturday -- the first time he has thrown two in a playoff game -- and the Patriots' fortune seemed to turn when Denver's Champ Bailey ran back one of them 100 yards to the New England one-yard line in the third quarter.

1/11/2006

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon will be limited in practice this week to avoid aggravating his troublesome calf. However, the running back, who has been nursing the ailment for nearly two months, is expected to be in the Patriots' starting lineup for Saturday's playoff matchup with the Denver Broncos. Officially, he has been listed as probable.

1/10/2006

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Bruschi is not listed on the New England Patriots' injury report this week, and he is expected to be available for Saturday's playoff matchup with the Denver Broncos. Nursing a strained calf, the veteran linebacker missed the team's regular-season finale, as well as last weekend's Wild Card victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

1/8/2006

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Bruschi sat out the Patriots' 28-3 Wild Card win over the Jaguars Saturday because of a calf injury. The veteran linebacker was in uniform but missed his second straight game. Earlier in the week, Bruschi was named the co-winner of the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year award, sharing the honors with Carolina receiver Steve Smith.

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady matched his playoff career high with three touchdown passes in the Patriots' 28-3 Wild Card win over the Jaguars Saturday. The Patriots' quarterback was 15 of 27 passing with 201 yards.

1/5/2006

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Bruschi has been named the co-winner of the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year award, sharing the honors with Carolina receiver Steve Smith. The veteran linebacker was expected to miss the entire 2005 campaign after suffering a mild stroke less than two weeks after the 2004 Super Bowl, but he was back in the Patriots' lineup in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. He appeared in nine games on the year, collecting 63 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble.

1/4/2006

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon dressed for the Patriots' practice on Tuesday, but he did not take part in all drills, primarily as a precautionary measure. The running back, who has been battling a calf injury for nearly two months, missed four of the team's last eight games of the regular season. However, he has been listed as probable for Saturday's playoff matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

1/1/2006

Doug Flutie, nwe

Flutie drop-kicked the ball through the uprights for the extra point on a fourth-quarter touchdown in New England's loss to Miami Sunday. The Patriots' 43-year-old backup quarterback, who will always be known for his 48-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to lead Boston College to a last-second win over the University of Miami, executed the first dropkick extra point in the NFL since 1941.

Corey Dillon, nwe

The Boston Globe is reporting that Dillon is inactive for New England's season finale against Miami. Dillon gets a day off Sunday in anticipation of the Patriots' first-round playoff game next week. He has rushed for 733 yards on 209 carries this season. He missed three weeks of the season with a calf injury.

12/28/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

The leg ailment that forced Bruschi to leave Monday night's win over the New York Jets has been diagnosed as a calf problem. According to head coach Bill Belichick, the veteran linebacker was battling only some tightness in the leg, but reportedly, the injury could be as serious as a torn muscle. Bruschi left the stadium walking under his own power.

12/27/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon found the end zone for the fourth consecutive week, rushing for two touchdowns and 77 yards on 26 carries in Monday night's victory over the New York Jets. Since returning from the calf injury that forced him to miss nearly three full games, the Patriots' running back has scored five TDs in his last four contests.

12/22/2005

Matt Light, nwe

Light is not expected to be fully recovered by the end of the season, so the New England Patriots have decided to place him on injured reserve. The offensive lineman has been sidelined since breaking his right leg in the team's third game of the 2005 campaign. Prior to the injury, he has started 66 consecutive games, including the playoffs.

12/20/2005

Tom Brady, nwe

According to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the team will use its starters as normal in Monday night's matchup with the New York Jets, despite wrapping up a spot in the upcoming playoffs. As a result, Brady will be under center when New England takes the field, even though he's been nursing a sore shoulder all season, and more recently, a bruised lower leg.

Patrick Pass, nwe

After missing the Patriots' previous two games with a hamstring injury, Pass returned to action for Sunday's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the running back's playing time was limited, as he finished with just one catch for four yards.

12/18/2005

Tom Brady, nwe

After being listed as questionable on the Patriots' injury report, Brady completed 20 of 31 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's victory over Tampa Bay.

12/16/2005

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady reportedly expanded his involvement at the Patriots' practice on Thursday, and it appears he is on pace to be ready for Saturday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The quarterback continues to be listed as questionable on the team's injury report with a leg ailment, but he's been walking around without a limp the past couple of days.

12/14/2005

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady reported improvement in his sore left leg, and he was walking without a limp on Wednesday. However, the quarterback missed at least part of the Patriots' practice, and he currently is listed as questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady has been probable on the injury report for the majority of the season with a shoulder injury, but his leg ailment prompted the Patriots to downgrade him this week.

12/12/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon didn't appear limited by the sore calf that forced him to miss all but one play in three games last month, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries in Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots' running back, who now has two 100-yard games this season, also hauled in four passes for 29 yards.

Tom Brady, nwe

Despite suffering an undisclosed leg injury in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills, Brady was able to remain in the Patriots' lineup until handing things over to backup Doug Flutie with the game well in hand in the fourth. The quarterback finished 29 of 38 for 329 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also rushed four times for 17 yards and a score.

12/8/2005

Jeremy Loyd, nwe

One of the team's final cuts before the start of the 2005 regular season, Loyd has re-signed with the St. Louis Rams. The linebacker fills the roster spot of injured offensive lineman Blaine Saipaia, who will miss the rest of the campaign with a concussion.

12/5/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon, who had been sidelined since straining a calf muscle on the first play of a Week 10 win over the Miami Dolphins, returned to the Patriots' starting backfield for Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets, finishing with 65 yards and a touchdown on 16 rushes. The veteran running back split carries with Kevin Faulk (10) and Mike Cloud (5).

12/4/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

After practcing with the Patriots all week, Dillon will be in the starting backfield for Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets. The veteran running back has been sidelined since straining a calf muscle on the first play of a Week 10 win over the Miami Dolphins, but has not had any problems over the past several days. In eight games this season, he has 441 yards and seven touchdowns on 126 carries, as well as 10 catches for 118 yards.

Kevin Faulk, nwe

Faulk will serve as Corey Dillon's primary backup in Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets, replacing Patrick Pass, who is out with a hamstring injury. The running back returns to action after being sidelined since Week 3 with an undisclosed foot problem.

Patrick Pass, nwe

Pass will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets after missing practice all week with a hamstring injury. Kevin Faulk will serve as Corey Dillon's primary backup in the Patriots' backfield.

Daniel Graham, nwe

The shoulder injury that prevented Graham from practicing with the Patriots all week will keep him sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets. In his absence, Ben Watson will serve as the team's primary tight end.

12/2/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon has increased his involvement at practice over the past couple of days, and barring any last-minute setbacks, he is slated to return to the Patriots' backfield for Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets. The running back has been sidelined since straining a calf muscle on the first play of a Week 10 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Kevin Faulk, nwe

Sidelined since Week 3 with an undisclosed foot injury, Faulk has returned to practice with the New England Patriots this week, albeit on a limited basis. Despite the progress, it is unlikely that the running back will see any action in Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets. Officially, he is listed as questionable.

Patrick Pass, nwe

Pass has been limited by a nagging hamstring injury for more than a month, and the ailment continues to be a problem. The running back reportedly has not practiced with the New England Patriots this week, and he is currently listed as questionable for Sunday's tussle with the New York Jets.

Daniel Graham, nwe

Graham continues to be limited by the shoulder injury that has plagued him for nearly a month, and he currently is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets. The tight end has been unable to work out with the Patriots the past couple of days, and if he doesn't take the field for Friday's workout, his chances of playing this weekend are slim.

11/30/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon's availability for Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets is still up in the air, but he plans to test out his troublesome calf muscle over the next couple of days to determine when he might be able to return. The running back suffered the injury on the first play of the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Miami Dolphins and has not played since.

Kevin Faulk, nwe

Faulk's undisclosed foot injury has improved recently, and he will test things out at practice over the next couple of days to determine his availability for Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets, according to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The running back has not played since Week 3, missing the team's last eight games.

11/28/2005

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady had trouble getting on track in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, posting a 42.5 passer rating -- the third-worst of his NFL career. The Patriots' quarterback finished the game 22 of 40 for 248 yards and one touchdown, but was picked off four times, tying a personal high.

11/27/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

The Boston Globe now is reporting that Dillon is out for the Patriots' contest against Kansas City on Sunday. The running back will miss the key matchup with a calf injury.

Kevin Faulk, nwe

The Boston Globe is reporting that Faulk will miss New England's game against Kansas City Sunday with a foot injury. The ailment has kept Faulk sidelined for the last six games, but he appeared to be inching closer to a return a week ago. He didn't practice late in the week and was ruled out for Sunday's game.

Patrick Pass, nwe

With New England once again playing without Corey Dillon and Kevin Faulk against Kansas City on Sunday, Pass and Heath Evans are likely to get most of the rushing attempts for the Patriots. Evans may get most of the work, as Pass could be limited by an undisclosed injury.

Heath Evans, nwe

A month after he was released by Miami picked up by the New England Patriots, Evans is a key player in Sunday's game against Kansas City. The Patriots will be without running backs Corey Dillon and Kevin Faulk again, and Evans should get plenty of work.

11/25/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

The Boston Globe reported Friday that the Patriots' running back is unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, nursing a calf injury. Dillon has rushed for 441 yards and seven TDs on 126 carries in eight games this season.

11/21/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

After failing to practice at full speed with the Patriots last week because of a strained calf muscle, Dillon was inactive for Sunday's matchup with the New Orleans Saints as anticipated. With the starting running back sidelined, Heath Evans and Patrick Pass split the rushing load for New England.

11/19/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon is unlikely to play Sunday when the Patriots take on the New Orleans Saints. The running back was not able to practice fully on Friday because of the calf injury he suffered in last week's win over the Dolphins.

Patrick Pass, nwe

Pass is nursing a hamstring injury and said Friday that he would be a game-time decision for New England's game against the New Orleans Saints.

11/17/2005

Patrick Pass, nwe

After missing the Patriots' last two games with a hamstring injury, Pass has returned to practice with the team this week, and he should be available for Sunday's tussle with the New Orleans Saints. The running back, who has 126 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries and 17 catches for 187 yards in seven contests this season, officially has been listed as questionable.

Daniel Graham, nwe

After missing last Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins with a shoulder ailment, Graham returned to practice with the New England Patriots on Wednesday. Although he is listed as questionable on the team's injury report, the tight end should be back in the lineup for a battle with the New Orleans Saints this weekend.

11/15/2005

Artrell Hawkins, nwe

Hawkins has signed with the New England Patriots, filling the roster spot of cornerback Randall Gay, who will miss the rest of the 2005 campaign with an ankle injury.

Randall Gay, nwe

Gay's 2005 campaign officially has come to an end, as the New England Patriots have placed him on injured reserve, due to an ankle problem. The cornerback, who notched 12 tackles in five games this season, will be replaced on the roster by defensive back Artell Hawkins.

Gene Mruczkowski, nwe

Mruczkowski has re-signed with the New England Patriots, filling the roster spot of starting center Dan Koppen, who will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The offensive lineman has been on and off the Pats' roster over the past three seasons.

11/14/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Already nursing a sprained left ankle, Dillon was unable to return to the Patriots' lineup after straining his right calf muscle in Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins. The running back suffered the injury on the first play of the game and did not record a carry. Heath Evans and Mike Cloud split the Patriots' rushing load in his absence.

Ben Watson, nwe

With Daniel Graham sidelined with a shoulder injury, Watson filled the void in the Patriots' starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins. The second-year tight end took advantage of the added playing time and was a favorite target in the red zone for quarterback Tom Brady, finishing the game with three catches for 37 yards and a touchdown.

11/13/2005

Patrick Pass, nwe

Pass was declared inactive for today's game against the Miami Dolphins.

Daniel Graham, nwe

Graham, nursing a shoulder injury, will not suit up for today's game against the Miami Dolphins.

11/11/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon continues to be hobbled by a sprained left ankle, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots' running back, who has been battling the ailment for more than a month, admitted that he is well shy of 100 percent, but he plans to play through the pain, if possible.

11/8/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Still battling soreness in his sprained ankle, Dillon played through the pain in Monday night's loss to the Indianapolis Colts and handled the bulk of the Patriots' rushing load. The running back, who had been listed as questionable going into the contest, finished with 40 yards on 12 carries, along with three receptions for 29 yards, but also lost a fumble.

Patrick Pass, nwe

After failing to practice with the New England Patriots last week, Pass was inactive for Monday night's battle with the Indianapolis Colts. The running back has been sidelined since straining his hamstring in a Week 8 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

11/4/2005

Arturo Freeman, nwe

Freeman has been released by the New England Patriots, opening a spot on the roster for running back Mike Cloud, who signed with the team on Friday. The veteran safety inked with the Pats last month and appeared in two games, notching seven tackles.

11/3/2005

Patrick Pass, nwe

As expected, the Patriots have not released any specifics about the hamstring injury Pass suffered in Sunday night's win over the Buffalo Bills. The running back has not been able to practice with the team this week and currently is listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup with the undefeated Indianapolis Colts.

11/2/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon's sprained ankle is still nowhere near 100 percent, and the running back did not practice with the Patriots on Wednesday to rest and receive treatment. He will be listed as questionable for Monday night's meeting with the Indianapolis Colts, and a final decision on his availability might not come until close to game time. In six contests this season, Dillon has 401 yards and seven touchdowns on 114 rushes.

11/1/2005

Amos Zereoue, nwe

Zereoue's stint with the New England Patriots has come to an end, as he was released on Tuesday to make room on the roster for fullback Heath Evans. Seeing limited duty in just three games, the veteran running back rushed for 14 yards on seven carries and hauled in one pass for five yards.

Heath Evans, nwe

Evans, who was released by the Miami Dolphins last week, has signed with the New England Patriots. The fullback appeared in six games earlier this season, including two starts, and hauled in four passes for 17 yards. Amos Zereoue was cut to make room on the roster for Evans.

10/31/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

After being limited over the past couple of weeks by an ankle injury, Dillon was not in the Patriots' starting lineup for Sunday night's victory over the Buffalo Bills. However, the running back saw plenty of playing time, rushing for 72 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. He had been listed as questionable going into the game.

Patrick Pass, nwe

With Corey Dillon still not fully recovered from his ankle injury, Pass got the starting nod for the Patriots in Sunday night's meeting with the Buffalo Bills. The running back had 17 yards on three carries and one catch for 23 yards, but he was unable to return to the lineup after straining his hamstring on a run during the second quarter.

10/29/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Just about eight months after suffering a mild stroke, Bruschi is ready to play in a NFL game. The linebacker was activated by the Patriots from its physically unable to perform list on Saturday, making him available to play when the Pats face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

10/28/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon continues to be listed as questionable on the Patriots' injury report, but he was able to work out with the team on Thursday, and barring any setbacks, he'll be in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The running back was in uniform for New England's last contest, but did not appear in the game, due to a sprained ankle.

Richard Seymour, nwe

Following the Patriots practice on Friday, defensive tackle Richard Seymour was not able to participate in the media session that followed due to a knee injury. Seymour remains questionable for Sunday night's match up with Buffalo. Seymour's playing status will likely be a game time decision.

10/27/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

As is normally the case with the Patriots, not many specifics are known about Dillon's ankle injury, except that he currently is listed as questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Buffalo Bills. The running back was in uniform for the team's previous game (nearly two weeks ago, as the Patriots had a bye last week), but did not see any action. Reportedly, he did not practice with the team on Wednesday.

10/26/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Bruschi reported no problems after taking part in the Patriots full-contact practice on Wednesday, his first such workout since suffering a mild stroke more than eight months ago. The veteran linebacker will continue to expand his involvement over the next couple of days, and there is a chance he could play in Sunday's meeting with the Buffalo Bills.

10/25/2005

Heath Evans, nwe

Looking to add a boost to their running game, the Miami Dolphins have released Evans and replaced him on the roster with fellow fullback Darian Barnes. Serving primarily as a blocking back, Evans appeared in six games this season, recording one carry for zero yards and four catches for 17 yards.

10/24/2005

Tebucky Jones, nwe

Jones had surgery on his torn right pectoral muscle on Sunday and will be out for the rest of the season. He suffered the injury in Friday's game against Kansas City. The Dolphins' safety finishes the season with 39 tackles and two sacks in six games. Travares Tillman will likely replace Jones in the starting lineup.

10/20/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

As anticipated, Bruschi was back on the field with the New England Patriots on Wednesday, albeit on a limited basis. The linebacker, who has been sidelined since suffering a mild stroke last February, was cleared to return to action earlier this week and will need some time to get back into game shape. The Pats will work him back into the lineup slowly.

10/19/2005

Guss Scott, nwe

Scott was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, ending his season.

10/17/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Bruschi has received unanimous medical clearance to return to action, and will be back on the field with the New England Patriots this week. The linebacker, who has been sidelined since suffering a mild stroke last February, has consulted with his family and plans to work out with the team on Wednesday.

Corey Dillon, nwe

After being listed as probable on the Patriots' injury report last week, Dillon was in uniform for Sunday's meeting with the Denver Broncos, but head coach Bill Belichick decided not to use him in the game. The running back is nursing an undisclosed ankle injury and was replaced in the backfield by Patrick Pass and Amos Zereoue.

10/16/2005

Troy Brown, nwe

Brown will miss New England's Sunday showdown with Denver because of a foot injury. The Patriots' wide receiver has caught 16 passes for 208 yards this season, though he has not found the end zone in five games.

Richard Seymour, nwe

Seymour is out once again this weekend, as the New England defensive tackle won't play against Denver because of his left knee injury. He was injured while serving as a fullback to block for Corey Dillon on one play on offense against San Diego on October 2. Jarvis Green will fill the void in the starting lineup.

10/14/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

There is a chance that Bruschi could return to the New England Patriots in 2005, as he is making a remarkable recovery from a stroke he suffered early in the year. The linebacker has received favorable reports from doctors, but not final medical clearance nor the OK to play from his family and the team's lawyers.

10/13/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon currently is listed as probable on the Patriots' injury report, indicating that he should be available for Sunday's matchup with the Denver Broncos. The team has not released any specific information about the running back's ailment, but reportedly, he is nursing a minor sprain of his ankle.

10/10/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon topped the century mark for the first time this season, picking up 106 yards on 23 carries in Sunday's victory over the Atlanta Falcons prior to leaving late in the game with an injury. Neither the running back nor the Patriots would disclose any specifics about the ailment, although it does not appear to be serious at this point.

Tom Brady, nwe

Except for one interception, Brady was nearly flawless in Sunday's 31-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots' quarterback completed 22 of his 27 pass attempts for 350 yards and three touchdowns and helped lead the team on a drive that set up Adam Vinatieri's game-winning field goal. Brady's 140.4 passer rating was his best of the season and fourth-highest of his NFL career.

Deion Branch, nwe

Branch bounced back from his one-catch outing in Week 4 to lead the Patriots with eight receptions for 107 yards in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The receiver has hauled in six or more passes in four of five games this season.

10/9/2005

Richard Seymour, nwe

As anticipated, Seymour officially has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons after missing practice all week with an unspecified knee injury. The Patriots have not indicated when the defensive tackle might return to action, but for the time being, Jarvis Green will fill the void in the starting lineup.

10/8/2005

Richard Seymour, nwe

According to ESPN, Seymour will not play Sunday when the New England Patriots take on the Falcons in Atlanta. The defensive tackle has been unable to practice this week because of a left knee injury.

10/6/2005

Richard Seymour, nwe

Reportedly, Seymour is nursing a knee injury and has been unable to practice with the New England Patriots this week. As is normally the case with the Pats, the club has not released any specifics about the ailment, only listing the defensive end as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

10/5/2005

Eric Warfield, nwe

Warfield will be available for duty when the Kansas City Chiefs resume play against the Washington Redskins in Week 6 after finishing a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The cornerback did not miss a game last season, notching 58 tackles and four interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.

Kevin Faulk, nwe

The New England Patriots have not released any official news about Faulk's leg injury, but reportedly the running back recently underwent surgery to repair a broken bone in his foot. There is currently no timetable for his return. In three games this season, Faulk has 28 yards on 14 carries, along with 13 catches for 116 yards. He's also lost two fumbles.

9/28/2005

Kevin Faulk, nwe

Reportedly, Faulk suffered an undisclosed leg injury in Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there are rumors floating around that the reserve running back could be sidelined for several weeks. The Patriots have not released any specifics about the injury, but the club has signed veteran Amos Zereoue to supply some depth behind starting tailback Corey Dillon.

Amos Zereoue, nwe

Zereoue has signed with the New England Patriots, filling the roster spot of receiver Andre' Davis, who was waived by the club on Wednesday. The running back spent five years with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being selected in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft, but appeared in 15 games with the Oakland Raiders in 2004, including six starts, finishing the campaign with 425 yards and three touchdowns on 112 carries. He also picked up 284 yards on 39 receptions.

9/27/2005

Matt Light, nwe

Reportedly, tests have revealed that Light has a broken bone in his right leg, just below the knee, an injury suffered in Sunday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots' starting left tackle will be sidelined indefinitely, but the team is optimistic that he will be able to return late in the season.

9/26/2005

Rodney Harrison, nwe

According to Harrison's agent, tests have revealed that he has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury suffered in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots' veteran safety will be forced to undergo surgery in the near future and will miss the rest of the 2005 campaign. He will be placed on injured reserve.

Corey Dillon, nwe

Dillon rushed for 61 yards on 22 carries -- just a 2.8-yard average -- in Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he found the end zone twice, scoring from four and seven yards out. He now has four touchdowns on the season.

Tom Brady, nwe

Although he did not have a touchdown, Brady helped lead the New England Patriots to a 23-20 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, going 31 of 41 for 372 yards. He had a perfect fourth quarter, completing all 12 of his pass attempts and set up an Adam Vinatieri game-winning field goal on the team's final offensive drive.

9/18/2005

Reche Caldwell, nwe

Caldwell was forced to miss portions of the Chargers' team practice on Friday, due to soreness in his surgically repaired knee. Caldwell tore his ACL last October, and has been rehabbing ever since.

9/9/2005

Corey Dillon, nwe

After getting off to a slow start in Thursday's season opener against the Oakland Raiders, Dillon turned it up a notch in the second half. The Patriots' running back finished with just 63 yards on 23 carries -- a 2.7-yard average -- but was able to find the end zone twice. He also hauled in two passes for 30 yards.

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady got the 2005 season off on the right foot, leading the New England Patriots to a 30-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Thursday. The quarterback connected with eight different players to finish the game 24 of 38 for 306 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also avoided being sacked.

9/7/2005

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady is expected to be under center when the Patriots take on the Oakland Raiders in Thursday's 2005 regular-season opener, but he shows up on this week's injury report as probable with a shoulder injury. The Pats limited the quarterback's throws in training camp practices and held him out of a preseason contest. However, the moves were considered precautionary, as the team just wants to keep Brady's arm fresh all season.

9/2/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Taking the 2005 campaign off to fully recover from the mild stroke he suffered just 10 days after the Super Bowl, Bruschi has vowed to return to the Patriots' lineup in 2006. The 32-year-old linebacker has three more years remaining on his contract and would be paid $850,000 in 2005, $1.35 million in 2006 and $1.7 million in 2007.

8/31/2005

Deion Branch, nwe

Despite being healthy, Branch has not played in any of the Patriots' exhibition games to date, and he might be held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the New York Giants as well. The team is being extra cautious with the receiver, who was limited to just nine regular-season games in 2004, due to an undisclosed knee injury. He will be in the starting lineup for the Pats' Week 1 battle with the Oakland Raiders, lining up opposite David Givens.

8/29/2005

Matt Cassel, nwe

Cassel will go into the 2005 regular season as the New England Patriots' No. 3 quarterback, beating out Rohan Davey, who was released by the team on Monday. Cassel, a seventh-round pick in this year's draft, will be listed behind starter Tom Brady and top backup Doug Flutie on the Pats' depth chart.

8/19/2005

Doug Flutie, nwe

Overall, Flutie has looked solid in the Patriots' preseason workouts, and it appears he is currently is the favorite to win the job at Tom Brady's primary backup this season. The veteran quarterback, who turns 43 in October, took over after Brady exited Thursday's exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints, completing three of four pass attempts for 52 yards and a touchdown.

8/18/2005

Ben Watson, nwe

Watson is slated to see some action in Thursday's exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints after making it through practice this week unscathed. Battling an undisclosed ailment, the Patriots' second-year tight end was forced to skip the team's first preseason contest.

8/17/2005

Tom Brady, nwe

Brady is slated to be under center when the Patriots take the field in Thursday's exhibition meeting with the New Orleans Saints. As a precautionary measure, the team held the quarterback out of their first preseason contest, and they have been limiting how much he throws in training camp workouts. There is no indication that anything is wrong with the two-time Super Bowl MVP's arm, and he is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

8/15/2005

Ryan Claridge, nwe

Claridge, a fifth-round pick in this year's draft, has been placed on injured reserve by the New England Patriots. The linebacker will miss the entire 2005 campaign with a shoulder injury.

8/12/2005

Eddie Berlin, nwe

Berlin will miss at least six weeks after tearing a groin muscle in Monday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. The receiver was buried on the Bears' depth chart, and the injury might be a major road block in his quest to make the club.

8/2/2005

Richard Seymour, nwe

Seymour and the Patriots came to terms on Monday on a deal that is expected to end the defensive lineman's holdout and have him in training camp by Wednesday. Seymour, who was in the fifth year of the six-year, $14.3 million deal he signed as a rookie in 2001, was seeking a new long-term pact. Instead, a report on Foxsports.com pegs the new agreement at one year and $4 million. Seymour also did not participate in New England's June minicamp.

7/31/2005

Richard Seymour, nwe

Seymour once again was a no-show for the second day of training-camp practice on Saturday, as the New England defensive lineman continues to be unhappy with his current contract. The three-time Pro Bowler has two years remaining on a six-year pact that he signed as a rookie in 2001. Seymour did not take part in the Patriots' minicamp in June. He has amassed 117 tackles, 80 assists and 21.5 sacks in his four-year NFL career.

7/29/2005

Mike Vrabel, nwe

The Patriots signed Vrabel to a contract extension on Friday, though terms of the deal were not available. The veteran linebacker became a starter after being signed as a free agent by New England prior to the 2001 campaign. He spent the first four seasons of his NFL career in Pittsburgh. Over the past four years, Vrabel has amassed 22.5 sacks, five interceptions and four forced fumbles in helping lead New England to three Super Bowl titles.

Jarvis Green, nwe

The Patriots signed Green to a four-year contract extension on Friday, a deal that could keep the young defensive end in New England through the 2009 campaign. Including the money guaranteed for the 2005 season, Green stands to make up to $18 million over the next five years. The fourth-year pro out of LSU was taken by the Pats in the fourth round of the 2002 draft. He's played in 47 of 48 games over that span, logging 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three recoveries.

7/28/2005

Ted Johnson, nwe

Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL. The 32-year-old linebacker, who was a second-round pick in the 1995 NFL Draft, spent his entire career with the New England Patriots, notching 763 tackles, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and one interception in 125 regular-season games, including 106 starts. He was part of three Super Bowl teams.

7/25/2005

Logan Mankins, nwe

Mankins has signed with the New England Patriots, agreeing to a reported five-year, $6.4 million contract. The deal calls for $4 million in guaranteed money. The offensive lineman, the 32nd overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, is expected to compete for the starting job at left guard this season, replacing Joe Andruzzi, who signed with the Cleveland Browns.

7/23/2005

Ellis Hobbs, nwe

Hobbs signed with the New England Patriots on Friday. Terms of the rookie's contract were not announced.

7/20/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Bruschi continues to show improvement, five months after suffering a mild stroke. However, the Patriots' linebacker has decided not to push his recovery schedule too quickly, and he will not play during the upcoming 2005 campaign, according to the team. At 32 years old, Bruschi has a chance to return next season and beyond. In 16 regular-season games last year, he had 123 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three interceptions and three forced fumbles.

7/13/2005

Eric Warfield, nwe

After pleading no contest to his third DUI in three years in January, Warfield has been suspended for four games by the NFL for violation of the league's substance abuse policy. The cornerback will be forced to miss the Chiefs' first four games of the 2005 regular season. He has started 63 of the team's last 64 contests.

6/25/2005

Wesley Britt, nwe

Britt, a 5th round draft pick in 2005, signed a three-year contract with the Chargers on Friday. He becomes the third Chargers' draft pick to come to terms with the club. Contract terms were not announced.

6/24/2005

Artrell Hawkins, nwe

Hawkins, who was a salary cap casualty of the Carolina Panthers earlier this year, has signed with the Washington Redskins. The cornerback finished the 2004 campaign with 29 tackles, three forced fumbles and one interception in 14 games.

6/17/2005

Kelvin Kight, nwe

Kight was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars on Thursday. The wide receiver logged one regular-season game for the Packers last season, but did not record a catch.

6/13/2005

Rosevelt Colvin, nwe

Colvin drew praise from New England head coach Bill Belichick for his performance over the weekend at the team's mandatory minicamp. The linebacker appears to by fully recovered from hip surgery that cost him most of his 2003 campaign. Colvin did return to play in all 16 regular-season games last year, but he logged just five sacks and failed to recover a fumble for the first time in his career.

Reche Caldwell, nwe

Caldwell tested his surgically repaired right knee in minicamp over the weekend, and the San Diego wideout said it felt "really good." He estimated that he was at 95 percent, which is a very positive assessment from someone who tore his ACL last October. The fourth-year veteran caught 18 balls last season for 310 yards and three touchdowns, but the injury ended his campaign after just six games.

6/11/2005

Richard Seymour, nwe

Seymour missed his second day of the Patriots' mandatory minicamp on Friday. The defensive end evidently is unhappy with his contract, which has two more years to run.

6/9/2005

Richard Seymour, nwe

Seymour was a no-show on Thursday for the first day of the Patriots' only mandatory minicamp, and the team is saying his absence is unexcused. It is believed that the Pro Bowl defensive tackle is unhappy with his current contract, which runs through the 2006 season. The Patriots, however, rarely renegociate or extend deals that have more than a year remaining on them. A first-round draft choice in 2001, Seymour has logged 21.5 sacks and 15 passes defensed in his career.

5/23/2005

Troy Brown, nwe

Brown was released by the Patriots after failing to come to terms on a restructured contract in March. However, the veteran receiver has agreed to rejoin the club for the 2005 campaign, signing a one-year contract. Brown contributed on both offense and defense last season, notching 17 catches for 184 yards, and chipping in on the other side of the ball with 17 tackles, three interceptions and five passes defended in 12 games.

5/21/2005

Tedy Bruschi, nwe

Bruschi told a Boston television station on Saturday that he has not decided whether he will try to play in 2005. The linebacker, who suffered a mild stroke just 10 days after the Super Bowl, has been working out at the Patriots' facilities, and says he feels great, but is taking things day-to-day.

5/7/2005

Chad Brown, nwe

Brown signed a two-year deal worth a reported $4 million with the New England Patriots on Friday. The linebacker, who had spent the last eight seasons with the Seattle Seahawks before being released last month, reportedly declined offers from the Saints and Broncos before signing with New England.

Tom Brady, nwe

On Saturday, Brady signed a six-year contract with the New England Patriots, reportedly worth about $60 million. According to reports, the new contract replaces the final two years left on the three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback's previous deal, and will run through the 2010 season.

4/29/2005

Doug Flutie, nwe

Flutie, who was released by the San Diego Chargers last month, has agreed to a one-year contract with the New England Patriots, his agent announced on Friday. The 42-year-old quarterback has completed 54.7 percent of his passes for 14,686 yards, 86 TDs and 68 INTs in 86 career games. In addition, he's rushed for 1,627 yards and 10 TDs.

4/26/2005

Chad Scott, nwe

Scott has signed with the New England Patriots. The cornerback had spent his entire career in Pittsburgh since being selected with the 24th overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. In 91 games, including 86 starts, he has recorded 419 tackles and 19 interceptions, four of which were returned for touchdowns.

4/22/2005

Chad Brown, nwe

After declining to restructure his contract, Brown has been released by the Seattle Seahawks, a move that has been rumored for weeks. The veteran linebacker, who was scheduled to earn $4.2 million in 2005, has been limited to a total of 29 games over the past three seasons because of injuries. Last year, he finished with 37 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble in seven contests.