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NFL roundup: Peyton Manning looks good in his first workout with Broncos

New England: The Patriots announced that wide receiver Wes Welker hassigned a franchise tender contract for $9.5 million. Welker, who has earnedfour straight Pro Bowl selections, leads the NFL with 554 receptions sincejoining the Patriots in [...]

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Patriots announce Welker signing

The Patriots also announced the signing of sixth-round draft choice NateEbner, a defensive back from Ohio State. Terms of the contract were notdisclosed. Welker, who has earned four straight Pro Bowl selections, leadsthe NFL with 554 [...]

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Different viewpoints on Welker deal

By Field Yates | ESPNBoston.com As the Patriots and Wes Welker continue todiscuss a long-term extension for the receiver, one NFL analyst has weighedin with advice for the team: tread lightly before investing in Tom Brady’sfavorite [...]

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Patriots percentages with Light

By Mike Reiss | ESPNBoston.com Offensive lineman Matt Light, who recentlyretired after playing 11 NFL seasons, visited the ESPN campus in Bristol,Conn., today. He appeared on multiple programs, including ESPN Radio’s TheHerd with Colin Cowherd and [...]

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Stoops reflects on Gronk’s time at ‘Zona

By Field Yates | ESPNBoston.com Last Thursday, we shared quotes from formerUniversity of Arizona head coach Mike Stoops regarding new Patriotsfullback Spencer Larsen (link here). Larsen isn’t the only former Wildcaton the Patriots roster, … Link [...]

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How Serious Are The Patriots In Dallas Clark?

In his nine-year career (all with Indianapolis), Clark caught 427 passesfor 4887 yards and 46 touchdowns and established himself as one of the mostdangerous redzone threats in the NFL under the direction of Peyton ManningAs a [...]

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Three reasons Patriots shouldn’t break the bank for Wes Welker

By Bucky Brooks NFL.com By Bucky Brooks NFL.com Wes Welker is one of themost prolific pass catchers in NFL history, but the New England Patriotswould be wise to not break the bank for his services going [...]

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New England Patriots: 5 Rookies to Watch in Training Camp

Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard headed into this year’s NFL draft with mostanalysts projecting him to go in the first three rounds. An arrest forfelony assault and four draft rounds later, the New England Patriots pulledthe trigger and [...]

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Patriots set trend with ‘Big Nickel’

By Mike Reiss | ESPNBoston.com In a piece now posted on CBSSports.com, PatKirwan writes on one of the big trends in the NFL, which has been sparkedby the Patriots. It’s the “Big Nickel.” “It’s not new [...]

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Following up on Dallas Clark

That’s why the visit was viewed as more “due diligence” by the Patriots(link here). Now comes a follow-up from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, whotweeted today: “Bucs worked out former Colts TE Dallas Clark last week, [...]