Despite OTA Absence, Bill Belichick Expects Dont'a Hightower To Play -- 'But We Know Things Can Change'
On Thursday, head coach Bill Belichick was asked if he has "any sense" as whether or not Hightower will return to the Patriots.
On Thursday, head coach Bill Belichick was asked if he has "any sense" as whether or not Hightower will return to the Patriots.
The Patriots added another tight end on Thursday, while cutting loose a player who opted out due to COVID-19 concerns last year.
Dont'a Hightower opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. Might he be opting out for good?
Adam Vinatieri has officially called it a career.
Of course, Mac Jones will not be No. 50 when the real season -- or when the real preseason -- begins. For one, quarterbacks can't wear numbers in the 50s. For two, it looks ridiculous.
If one thing is clear, it's that Julio Jones will have a new team sometime in the very near future. The New England Patriots are now the betting favorites to be that new team.
There are some stories you just don't expect to wake up to in May of 2021. This right here, this is one of those stories.
Based on the photos shared by the team, the Patriots appear to have something resembling a full house this week.
Patrick Chung is done with football, though the retired Patriots safety believes he'll be feeling that itch to return in a few months. But he has a really good job at home right now too: Being a dad.
In case there was any doubt left about whether Julio Jones wanted to get out of Atlanta, the All-Pro receiver made it as clear as possible on Monday morning.
Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson, two world-famous champions, live in a mutual admiration society.
Another day, another Julio Jones report involving the Patriots.
Julian Edelman will be watching the upcoming Patriots season from afar as a former player, but he still sounds pretty invested in all things New England football -- especially the quarterback competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones.
Tyler Gaffney is back with the Patriots after a brief stint as a baseball player.
The fine-tuning of the Patriots' roster continues.
We're getting a glimpse of the forthcoming Tom Brady documentary series, "Man In The Arena."
The rumblings persist.
The New England Patriots have once again put their team plane to good use during the coronavirus pandemic.
The New England Patriots signed running back Rhamondre Stevenson on Wednesday, and have now come to terms with five of the team's eight 2021 draft picks.
The Patriots have signed long snapper Wes Farnsworth, according to the special teamer's agent.
New Patriots linebacker Matt Judon said that Tom Brady is the hardest quarterback to sack, but that statement didn't carry the praise that one would think.
The Tom Brady story line is certain to garner the most attention between now and kickoff on Oct. 3. But it's not the only reunion with an all-time great worth watching that night.
Last season, pretty much all of New England had a hard time of letting Tom Brady go. Apparently, that included his former teammates.
The odds are out for every game of the 2021 NFL season. And the oddsmakers still have some doubts about the Patriots.
Get ready to see some single digits on the New England defense.
Ellen Vaughn drove her children 900 miles to flee her neighborhood that was hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
Gov. Maura Healey has issued a special permit allowing a beaver to stay at a Massachusetts rescue facility after MassWildlife said she had to be released into the wild.
Most toilet paper is made in the United States, meaning the recent dockworkers' strike won't have much of an impact.
New research shows that how you brew your coffee might have an impact on your weight.
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
Most toilet paper is made in the United States, meaning the recent dockworkers' strike won't have much of an impact.
A child allegedly kidnapped by his father from day care on Thursday was found safe in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Peak fall foliage season is underway in northern New England.
Gov. Maura Healey has issued a special permit allowing a beaver to stay at a Massachusetts wildlife facility after MassWildlife said she had to be released into the wild.
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.
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.
A former classmate of the Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after an incident at the academy says he was subject to hazing and harassment.
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.
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.
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
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.
Jaylen Brown and the Celtics barely broke a sweat on their way to an NBA title last season, but the C's guard felt the heat during his appearance on "Hot Ones."
While the injury bug has been biting pretty hard in Foxboro, the Patriots may be getting some reinforcements back in the near future.
What the Red Sox need to do this offseason to make sure they're part of the playoff picture in 2025.
Jaylen Brown is front and center on the cover of TIME Magazine, and went in depth on his work in the Boston community and his relationship with Jayson Tatum.
The Bruins added a goalie to their roster on Wednesday, but it was not by way of a long-term contract with Jeremy Swayman.
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.