Patriots' D. McCourty says he's not ready to retire
Although he contemplated retiring if the Patriots won the Super Bowl, safety Devin McCourty, 31, told the Sports Spectrum podcast that he's going to return for a 10th season with New England.
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2018 Schedule
11-5, 1st in AFC East
Barnwell Show: Constructing AB trades for (almost) every team with Sando
Bill is joined by Mike Sando to try and construct Antonio Brown trades for (just about) every team in the NFL, sorted by their division. This includes the NFC East (1:42), AFC East (9:29), NFC North (13:35), NFC South (21:24), AFC South (27:55), NFC West (34:48) and AFC West (44:13). Plus, what teams do the guys think will have the best shot at landing him (54:29)?
Rosenhaus: Gronk thinking through his future (0:36)
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Agent Drew Rosenhaus was a guest on ESPN's NFL Live on Tuesday and was asked about the career plans of his client, Rob Gronkowski. "I checked in with Gronk a couple of days ago. I talked with the Patriots about it," Rosenhaus told host Wendi Nix. "I don't want to put any pressure on him and give him a time-frame. But I imagine it will be some time in the next couple of weeks."
Kellerman: Patriots the reason Giants re-signed OBJ (1:27)
NFL franchise tag predictions: 14 teams that could use it
Jadeveon Clowney is among the players who could get tagged as early as Tuesday. NFL Nation reporters make their predictions.
Brown on his success in New England and more.
Adam Schefter talks to Patriots LT Trent Brown about his season in New England, the massive pay day he expects as a free agent and more.
Ryan McGee ESPN Senior Writer
Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman will be waving the green flag for the Daytona 500. He's attended NASCAR races before at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. "I think these guys are absolutely insane."
Kap 'absolutely' still wants to play, lawyer says
Attorney Mark Geragos said he believes the Panthers and Patriots are two potential landing spots for his client, Colin Kaepernick, who still "absolutely wants to play" in the NFL.
Rob Gronkowski has been a regular at Gillette Stadium since Super Bowl
The star tight end seems in a good place with how the season ended, which could impact his decision-making as he mulls his NFL future.
First Draft: Is It Time To Find Brady's Replacement Now?
Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow debate if New England should more seriously consider selecting a QB this year to eventually replace Tom Brady.
Pats' Edelman to wave Daytona 500 green flag
Patriots wide receiver and Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman has been named the honorary starter for Sunday's Daytona 500.
Julian Edelman was Super-worthy, but Patriots' D was real MVP
The rules dictate that an entire defense can't be the Super Bowl MVP, but voters could have made a bold statement about the Pats' dominant performance.
Free-agent predictions for Patriots: Odds on who stays, who goes
The Super Bowl champs won't be able to keep the team together in 2019. But the Patriots certainly will try to keep Stephen Gostkowski and others.
Chargers 'back to hating' Super Bowl champion Patriots
The Chargers ran into a buzz saw when they lost to the Patriots in the playoffs, but coach Anthony Lynn plans to 'get something out of it.'
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots are hiring Youngstown State offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo to a yet-to-be-announced position on Bill Belichick's coaching staff, the Vindicator newspaper reports. The team had five assistant coaches depart after Super Bowl LIII, and thus has some spots to fill. Bricillo joins Mick Lombardi among those newcomers to the staff in 2019.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots have signed reserve C/G Brian Schwenke to a one-year, $895,000 extension through 2019, according to ESPN's Field Yates. Schwenke was active for 3 games in 2018. Alongside Ted Karras, he added experience/depth behind starters David Andrews (C), Shaq Mason (RG) and Joe Thuney (LG).
Super turnover: How Patriots, Rams could look different in 2019
Free agency -- and retirement -- could hit the Super Bowl teams hard. Here's how each team could change this offseason.
NFL experts predict: Kyler Murray's perfect fit in 2019 draft
Which team would you love to see take the Heisman Trophy winner in this draft? We asked our panel to weigh in on Murray's NFL potential.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
As Bill Belichick fills out some of the vacancies on his staff this offseason, the expectation is that Mick Lombardi will be one of the additions. Lombardi spent the 2011-2012 seasons in New England as a scouting assistant/coaching assistant. He then went on to work for the 49ers and Jets as a coaching assistant who elevated to assistant QBs coach in his final seasons in New York.
Orlovsky doesn't expect Patriots to 'load up' at WR (1:03)
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots DL coach Brendan Daly is departing to join the Chiefs' staff. Daly, whose contract expired after the season, was with the Patriots the last five seasons. Daly, whose wife has ties to the Kansas City area, spoke highly of his time with the Patriots over the last five years. Daly's decision was first reported by the Boston Globe.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
When the Krafts raised the Gillette Stadium sign two years ago to make room for a 5th Super Bowl banner, they had the foresight to consider extra real estate needed if they were fortunate enough to one day raise another. Plenty of room for No. 6 ... and potentially more.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots had three members of their coaching staff leave to be part of Brian Flores' staff in Miami. Longtime cornerbacks coach Josh Boyer will be the Dolphins' defensive passing-game coordinator/cornerbacks coach; longtime wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea will be Miami's offensive coordinator; and assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski will have the same title for the Dolphins.
Brady gets his playoff beard shaved for charity
After a close shave at the Super Bowl, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got another close shave, this time for charity.
2018 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 436 | 325 |
| Miami | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 319 | 433 |
| Buffalo | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 269 | 374 |
| New York | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 333 | 441 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards266.1
Rushing Yards127.3
Points For27.34th
Points Against20.3
