James Develin missed most of last season and is ending his career due to unforeseen complications from a neck injury.
New England Patriots
Patriots address needs in final day of draft, but not QB
New England adds reinforcements to the offensive line and a kicker.
Patriots may have lost Tom Brady, but Bill Belichick is still Bill Belichick
Many speculated New England would use its draft capital to move up in the first round and steal Tua Tagovailoa. With the first pick of the post-Brady era, Belichick traded back to take a Division II safety. The legendary quarterback bolted, but Belichick has stayed on brand.
Patriots’ David Andrews ready after missing 2019 with blood clots
New England Patriots center says he is ready to return after missing all of last season with blood clots in his lungs.
Patriots draft safety, two linebackers, two tight ends
New England uses its top draft pick on Kyle Dugger from Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, then takes linebackers Josh Uche of Michigan and Anfernee Jennings of Alabama, and tight ends Devin Asiasi of UCLA and Dalton Keene of Virginia Tech.
Gronk says he’s healthy and fire burns to play with Brady
Rob Gronkowski planted the seed for a NFL comeback when he played catch with Tom Brady two months ago and told the quarterback he was getting an itch to play again if the right opportunity presented itself.
Commentary: Is this NFL draft the biggest of the Bill Belichick era in New England?
The Patriots have plenty of holes, and the organization must pick wisely when the draft opens Thursday night.
Analysis: Gronkowski and Brady together again? That’s good on and off the field
On so many levels – unless you were hoping he stayed in New England – it makes sense to have Rob Growkowski going to the Bucs and reuniting with Tom Brady.
Report: Patriots trading Gronkowksi to Buccaneers
Tight end will team up with quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, according to ESPN.
Patriots agree to trade Gronkowski to Tampa Bay
Rob Gronkowski’s agent says the tight end will come out of retirement to reunite with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay