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Devin McCourty supports efforts to free Brockton man from prison
The Patriots safety has joined the campaign to get the life sentence of William Allen commuted.
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Nike suspends sponsorship of Texans’ Deshaun Watson after masseuse speaks out over alleged assault
Nike has suspended its relationship with Watson, and ESPN reports Beats by Dre has dropped the quarterback.
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How new Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is better taking care of himself, especially off the field
As a rookie, he received his first taste of life-changing money. But the majority of that cash went out as soon as it came in.
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New study finds COVID spikes after NFL games with fans
Major League Baseball, the NBA and other sports leagues have started to let fans back into their stadiums and arenas with most teams limiting attendance to 10% or 20% of capacity, but some allowing more. The NFL has even grander plans.
NFL DRAFT
2021 NFL Draft: Quarterback prospects to know
Quarterback is an area of obvious need for New England, despite re-signing Cam Newton on a one-year deal. Could the Patriots take one of these players?
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In a quarterback-rich NFL Draft, don’t overlook Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond
Mond, an athletic dual-threat QB, figures to be a second-day selection, which could set up well for the Patriots.
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What the Sam Darnold trade means for the Patriots’ draft strategy
The Jets on Monday traded Darnold to the Panthers for a sixth-round pick in 2021 and second- and fourth-round picks in 2022.
NFL DRAFT
NFL Draft: See all the Patriots picks in April’s draft
The Patriots will have 10 picks in the 2021 NFL draft, which will be held April 29-May 1.