Patrick Chung Says Opting Out Was The Best Decision For His Family
When it came to playing football this year, amid an ongoing global pandemic, Patrick Chung has very little doubt that opting out was the best decision for him and his family.
When it came to playing football this year, amid an ongoing global pandemic, Patrick Chung has very little doubt that opting out was the best decision for him and his family.
There were mixed reaction from Patriots fans at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday as news began to spread that multiple New England players have decided to opt out of the 2020 season.
Though a half-dozen of his new teammates have opted out of the upcoming 2020 NFL season, Patriots quarterback Cam Newton remains full speed ahead in preparation for his redemption tour.
Is this all part of Bill Belichick's master plan?
And then there were six. Patrick Chung is reportedly opting out of the 2020 season, the sixth member of the New England Patriot to do so.
Monday night and Tuesday morning has been filled with news of Patriots players opting out of the 2020 NFL season. At least we know of one player who won't be opting out: Center David Andrews.
So far, five members of the New England Patriots have opted out of the 2020 season.
The news of Patriots opting out of the 2020 season is coming fast and furious, and now running back Brandon Bolden can be added to that list.
Another Patriots player is opting out of the 2020 season, and he's a big one. Linebacker Dont'a Hightower will not play this season.
The New England Patriots will be looking to fill a big hole along the offensive line when training camp gets underway later this week.
NFL players have the choice to opt out of the 2020 season. We now know of two Patriots players who will be taking that option, while a third player might not be far behind.
If you have your doubts about the NFL's ability to play a full season during a pandemic, you're not alone.
With Training Camp set to begin later this week, the New England Patriots did some roster trimming over the weekend. The team released 10 players overall to get its roster down to 80 players.
If Cam Newton is healthy and back to being Cam Newton, then the quarterback and the New England Patriots could do some pretty spectacular things together. Just ask Newton's former head coach, Ron Rivera.
Patriots quarterbacks aren't expected to report for training camp until Monday. But Cam Newton is already in Boston, arriving at Logan Airport on Wednesday evening.
Antonio Brown's "retirement" lasted all of three days. Because late Wednesday night, Brown was back on social media to demand that the NFL resolve his outstanding investigations.
Patriots quarterbacks -- including newcomer Cam Newton -- were slated to report to Gillette Stadium for the start of training camp on Thursday. That will not be happening.
Cam has finally gotten around to hitting the practice field with arguably his most important receiver.
After an 11-year run in the NFL that saw him win a Super Bowl in 2014, Michael Bennett is calling it a career.
At least two Patriots rookies are already in town for the start of training camp.
After years of hearing about Tom Brady's unique diet, Patriots fans are now getting a serving of what Cam Newton has on his dinner table.
A few New England Patriots joined some of the NFL's biggest stars demanding the league come up with a clear plan to deal with their safety
Wednesday's 4 p.m. deadline day for Joe Thuney and the New England Patriots to reach a long term deal came and went with no agreement.
One of Cam Newton's first thoughts about joining the Patriots revolved around how he might mesh with Bill Belichick. But it's a relationship that certainly can work, according to Willie McGinest.
Once you get past that reality and start really listening to what Cam Newton has been saying? Once you see that hulking frame and the actual fire in his eyes? It's honestly difficult to not start believing that he'll be able to back it all up.
Mega Millions tickets are set to get more expensive next year after a change to produce bigger lottery jackpots.
While the Patriots appear to be toying with a change at quarterback to spark their offense, they will not be moving on from Alex Van Pelt as the team's offensive play-caller.
The Bruins didn't expect to have Jeremy Swayman in net for opening night against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, but Jim Montgomery is telling us there's a chance.
For 206 years and counting, the Topsfield Fair has been an iconic October event in Massachusetts.
The town of Milton took on Massachusetts at the Supreme Judicial Court Monday over the MBTA Communities Law.
New England Patriots team captain Jabrill Peppers pleaded not guilty Monday to assault and drug charges after he was arrested Saturday.
Could a change at quarterback be coming to New England? Jerod Mayo wouldn't say on Monday, but he didn't completely back Jacoby Brissett.
Two researchers working in Massachusetts have been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discovery of microRNA.
The town of Milton took on Massachusetts at the Supreme Judicial Court Monday over the MBTA Communities Law.
For 206 years and counting, the Topsfield Fair has been an iconic October event for Massachusetts residents.
New research shows that how you brew your coffee might have an impact on your weight.
Fewer kindergarten children are getting their routine vaccines nationally and the number has also dropped here in Massachusetts.
New research shows a continuous decline in the number of breast cancer deaths, but more young women are being diagnosed each year.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says she's been seeing a lot of patients with respiratory infections that aren't COVID.
A viewer asks Dr. Mallika Marshall about how to treat shaving cuts.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
Tim Walz and JD Vance kept things mostly civil during the Vice Presidential Debate Tuesday, until the Ohio senator was pressed on the GOP ticket's debunked denials of the 2020 election outcome.
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will debate October 15 at WBZ-TV. Moderator Jon Keller wants your questions.
Researcher Diane Hessan is looking at voter reactions to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a big lead over former President Donald Trump with a key voting group -- women.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
While the Patriots appear to be toying with a change at quarterback to spark their offense, they will not be moving on from Alex Van Pelt as the team's offensive play-caller.
The Bruins didn't expect to have Jeremy Swayman in net for opening night against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, but Jim Montgomery is telling us there's a chance.
Is a quarterback change coming in New England? ESPN's Adam Schefter says the Pats could shift to Drake Maye as soon as this Sunday.
Could a change at quarterback be coming to New England? Jerod Mayo wouldn't say on Monday, but he didn't completely back Jacoby Brissett.
The Patriots offense has been at its worst on third down, which once again proved costly in the team's 15-10 loss to a struggling Miami Dolphins team.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.