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The Patriots are counting down to kickoff Sunday even after three more players have been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. No new positive cases have been reported among players across the NFL as of Sunday, according to ESPN. The Patriots and the Denver Broncos have been cleared to play 1p.m. Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Running back Sony Michel, guard...

The Patriots have placed three more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, according to ESPN. ESPN’s Field Yates reports that running back Sony Michel, guard Shaq Mason and defensive end Derek Rivers are all being placed on the COVID list. That does not necessarily mean that they have tested positive for the coronavirus; they could have just been exposed to...

The New England Patriots abruptly canceled another practice Friday, as well as a media availability, following over a week of delays caused by the new coronavirus. The cancellation comes after a member of the organization tested positive for COVID-19, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team and…

Monday night’s game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos has been postponed until next Sunday after another Patriots player tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.

The latest Patriots player to test positive for COVID-19 reportedly has been identified as defensive tackle Byron Cowart.

The New England Patriots were forced to prepare for two opponents this week — the Denver Broncos, and COVID-19. A handful of positive tests — including quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore — led to the closure of the Patriots’ facilities for three days and the postponement of Sunday’s scheduled home game against Denver to Monday night. New England…

The New England Patriots-Denver Broncos game scheduled for Sunday has been pushed to Monday, marking the second time in two weeks that the Patriots have had a game postponed. The NFL confirmed the schedule change Thursday night, along with another one, as the Patriots and Tennessee Titans deal with multiple positive coronavirus tests on their teams. The Titans have 23…

New England Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for COVID-19 and the team was not expected to practice on Wednesday. Gilmore, who won the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year last year, is the only active Patriots player who tested positive on Tuesday, the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported. Pelissero said GIlmore first tested positive on Tuesday...

For the first time since it was reported Saturday that he’d tested positive for coronavirus, Cam Newton appeared to acknowledge the diagnosis on Sunday. In an Instagram post featuring himself — wearing a mask, though not properly — Newton said “I will never question God’s reasoning; just will always respond with ‘Yes Lord!!’” Newton went on to say he appreciated…

The New England Patriots-Kansas City Chiefs game scheduled for Sunday has been postponed, the NFL announced Saturday, while Pats quarterback Cam Newton has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report from ESPN. ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing a source, said the Patriots have been doing “mass testing and re-testing” and so far no spread has been reported to...

Florida state prosecutors on Thursday dropped charges against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other men accused of soliciting prostitution at a Jupiter spa, after the court ruled key surveillance videos could not be used in the case. State Attorney Dave Aronberg said during a virtual press conference that without surveillance video of the men — including Kraft —…

Florida prosecutors said Monday that they will not appeal a court ruling throwing out video recordings allegedly showing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for massage parlor sex acts, making it likely that misdemeanor charges against him and other customers will be dropped.

James White being on the list of the Patriots’ inactives for their Week 2 games against the Seahawks is a surprise.

Three years ago, declaring the Patriots as Super Bowl favorites didn’t suffice. Coming off of their thrilling Super Bowl LI victory over Atlanta, they went out and loaded up in the off-season to the point that wondering aloud whether the team could go 19-0 was in the cards. Sure, they wound up falling flat on their faces in the...

The Patriots home opener is officially a week away, but instead of the typical tailgating and parties, the parking lot will be empty, and the stands will be desolate.  “Strange times. It’s like being in the twilight zone, like the world stopped,” said Pats season ticket holder Scott Brodsky, who will miss the opener for the first time.  New...

The Patriots’ 53-man roster is set after Saturday’s final round of cuts. Here’s their depth chart entering Week 1.

The New England Patriots won’t have Matt LaCosse in the 2020 NFL season. He’s reportedly opting out.

Four players who were expected to be key cogs on the 2020 New England Patriots have reportedly opted out of the NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic. News first leaked out Monday that newly-signed fullback Dan Vitale had exercised his opt-out clause. With the departure of Tom Brady this offseason, Vitale, 26, was expected to be a critical part…

The New England Patriots unveiled a plan Tuesday to fill about 20% of the seats at Gillette Stadium in the 2020 season, if fans are allowed to attend football games at all this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Patriots’ announcement, made on their website, was also sent to ticket holders, the team said. It noted that the plan would…

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has donated one of his six Super Bowl championship rings to an auction that raises money to provide meals for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Kraft in a video said he has been inspired by medical workers caring for patients with the virus. He offered his Super Bowl 51 ring to the…