Source: DE Bennett suspended after Bielema beef
A source told ESPN's Mike Reiss that Michael Bennett had a disagreement with D-line coach Bret Bielema that was witnessed by some players Friday.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
6-0, 1st in AFC East
- 8/8W 31-3
- 8/17W 22-17
- 8/22W 10-3
- 8/29L 31-29
- 9/8W 33-3
- 9/15W 43-0
- 9/22W 30-14
- 9/29W 16-10
- 10/6W 33-7
- 10/10W 35-14
- 10/21h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 10/27
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/17
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/24
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/1
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/8
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - TBD
- 12/29h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots had kickers Nick Folk, Greg Joseph, Austin MacGinnis, Austin Rehkow and Giorgio Tavecchio in for workouts early this week. Rehkow also has experience as a punter. The workouts reflect how the Patriots continue to keep their emergency lists updated. Also, QB Cody Kessler was cut to make room for TE Eric Tomlinson.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
With the Patriots signing TE Eric Tomlinson, he adds a blocking presence at the position. There is also a carryover to fullback, where the Patriots have placed James Develin and Jakob Johnson on IR. Tomlinson has lined up in the backfield on 74 snaps in his career, per ESPN Stats & Information, which is about 8.5 percent of his playing time in his three-plus-year career.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Former Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski made an appearance on sports radio WEEI on Tuesday, and he slammed the door shut on the possibility of coming out of retirement. "Obviously when I retired I retired for a reason, because I needed to step away. So it would be a no. It would be a no," he said. "It would need to be 10 days or a couple weeks of my just feeling it, like I need to go play football again. ... I don't have that itch."
Kitchens: Banged-up Mayfield to play vs. Pats
Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said Baker Mayfield will play against the Patriots despite a hip injury.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
N'Keal Harry (15) is back at practice today, the first day he was eligible to be back from IR.
Week 7 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team's biggest weakness
As we rank all 32 teams through six weeks, we'll identify each squad's Achilles' heel. Some are obvious, while others are subtle.
Antonio Brown's case for recouping $40 million: Could he really win his grievances?
The wide receiver has filed eight grievances against the Patriots and Raiders, both of whom cut him in September.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Some Patriots practice squad movement today, as the team needs to build depth at positions where injuries have hit. Thus, kicker Younghoe Koo has been informed that he is being released.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots officially placed FB Jakob Johnson (shoulder) on injured reserve Monday, opening a roster spot that is expected to be filled by veteran TE Benjamin Watson. With the Patriots having previously placed FB James Develin (neck) on IR, they currently have no FB on the roster.
Source: Patriots expected to re-sign TE Watson
The Patriots are expected to re-sign tight end Benjamin Watson, a source told ESPN.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Rookie WR N'Keal Harry is eligible to begin practicing this week and Bill Belichick didn't hesitate when asked if the team plans to have him do so. "If he's ready, yes," Belichick said. Asked how Harry is progressing, Belichick said simply, "We hope he'll be ready to go." Finally, Belichick added: "Physically, he needs to be able to show he can go out there and participate competitively at the practice level that we're at. Hopefully that's where he'll be..."
Brady won't try to lure Gronk out of retirement
Tom Brady says he won't try to lure Rob Gronkowski out of retirement but is thankful for what he did for the Patriots.
N'Keal Harry, Isaiah Wynn could give Patriots welcome boost
New England's recent first-round picks, eligible to return from injured reserve later this season, would fortify depleted positions.
Week 6's biggest fantasy football questions: 32 NFL reporters give advice
Does Joe Mixon still have value? How will Zay Jones fare after his trade to Oakland? NFL Nation reporters weigh in on key questions.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots WR Josh Gordon, who injured his knee in the second quarter of Thursday's win, walked slowly through the locker room during the media-access period on Friday. He looked stiff. Also, FB Jakob Johnson had his arm in a sling after injuring his shoulder. Players said they aren't due back in the facility until Tuesday. "Really, it's been pretty non-stop for the last 12 weeks going back to the start of training camp in July. Now is an opportunity to get a little window," Bill Belichick said.
Sanchez knows who the last rookie QB to beat the Pats (0:33)
Sanchez: Patriots know how to win ugly games (0:42)
Tom Brady, Patriots bailed out by D on way to 6-0 start
A blocked punt returned for a touchdown and a fumble recovery brought back for a score helped the Pats beat the Giants.
Biggest Week 6 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Will we see Gurley, Adams, Johnson this week?
Injuries to key starters are really starting to pile up around the league. Get the latest updates from our NFL Nation reporters.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
The New England Patriots defense/special teams has scored 122 fantasy points through six games, which is the most by any D/ST through its first six games since the Chicago Bears' 123 points in 1987.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Tom Brady says he can't recall a time in his 20 years with the team that the offense was forced into just one personnel grouping, which was the case Thursday night due to injuries.
Patriots force 4 turnovers, beat Giants 35-14 to reach 6-0
Tom Brady had two touchdown runs and moved ahead of Peyton Manning for second place on the NFL's all-time passing yards list as the New England Patriots pulled away for a 35-14 victory over the New York Giants on Thursday night.
Patriots strike first, block punt for TD
New England continued its dominance on defense and special teams this season, scoring first Thursday against the Giants in an unconventional way.
Kraft: 'Can pray and hope' for Gronkowski return
Patriots owner Robert Kraft noted in an NFL Network interview Thursday night that Rob Gronkowski hasn't filed his retirement paperwork, with the former star later saying he would have to be "feeling it big-time" to return to the game.
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(32) | N'Keal Harry | WR | Arizona State |
| 2(13) | Joejuan Williams | CB | Vanderbilt |
| 3(13) | Chase Winovich | DE | Michigan |
| 3(23) | Damien Harris | RB | Alabama |
| 3(37) | Yodny Cajuste | OT | West Virginia |
| 4(16) | Hjalte Froholdt | OG | Arkansas |
| 4(31) | Jarrett Stidham | QB | Auburn |
| 5(21) | Byron Cowart | DT | Maryland |
| 5(25) | Jake Bailey | P | Stanford |
| 7(38) | Ken Webster | CB | Ole Miss |
2019 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 190 | 48 |
| Buffalo | 4 | 1 | 0 | .800 | 90 | 70 |
| New York | 1 | 4 | 0 | .200 | 63 | 123 |
| Miami | 0 | 5 | 0 | .000 | 42 | 180 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards284.85th
Rushing Yards101.521st
Points For31.7
Points Against8.0
