Derek Rivers, who was born in Augusta, recorded a sack in the Patriots’ season-opening win.
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No Brady, no problem. Newton lifts New England in opener
Patriots quarterback Cam Newton rushes for two touchdowns in his debut as Tom Brady’s replacement as the Patriots beat the Dolphins 21-11 in their season opener.
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups
Life at 40 can be sweet
Cam Newton feeling thankful, not pressure taking over as Patriots QB
Newton says he isn’t feeling pressure as he prepares to succeed Tom Brady as the New England’s new starting quarterback.
Patriots notebook: New England reportedly gives Gilmore pay raise
Stephon Gilmore’s base salary will reportedly increase from $10.5 million to $15.5 million.
Patriots’ young linebackers may get playing time early this season
New England lost three of its top six tacklers from last season when linebackers Jamie Collins and Kyle Van Noy left in free agency and Dont’a Hightower opted to sit out 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns.
Don’t count out Belichick, Patriots in AFC East yet
The New England Patriots have some competition for the label of preseason favorite to win the AFC East.
Patriots notebook: Practice squad filled with familiar players
Kickers Nick Folk and Justin Rohrwasser are among 15 players brought back after being cut Saturday.
NFL notebook: Patriots cut both of their kickers
Veteran Nick Folk and rookie Justin Rohrwasser are two of 24 players cut by New England on Saturday.
It’s the new Odd Couple: Belichick and Newton
Coach Bill Belichick is putting his faith in Cam Newton to help keep the Patriots in contention for another Super Bowl title.