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TEAM TALK
- The New England Patriots report Matthew Slater receives the 2013 Ron Burton Community Service Award.
- Erik Scalavino reports Rob Gronkowski wasn't on the field during the media viewing portion of practice Tuesday, plus more notes from Gillette.
- Erik Scalavino highlights Robert Kraft and Tom Brady answering questions for the media Tuesday.
- Patriots release rookies TE Evan Landi and DL Anthony Rashad White.
- Tuesday Press Conference: Bill Belichick.
- Patriots Today - Update from the field. (1.48 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Mesko at Patriots Premiere. (2.13 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Kraft on Tebow, Gronk and more. (7.50 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Brady's thoughts on Tuesday. (5.48 min. video)
- PFW In Progress - The latest news surrounding the Patriots as rosters get cut to 75 players. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Field Yates reports Tom Brady expects to play in the preseason finale.
- Adam Kurkjian notes Tom Brady expects to play Thursday with the hopes of finishing the preseason strong.
- Erik Frenz points out Dont'a Hightower has upped his role on the defense, wearing the green dot helmet during preseason games.
- Jim Donaldson reminds us there is no 'all-important' preseason game. The only thing that matters is where the Pats finish.
- The Portland Press Herald previews the Patriots, and sees things looking up for an end to its eight-year title drought.
- Adam Kurkjian sees Adrian Wilson still stuck on the bubble, especially after Reggie Bush juked him out of his shoes last Thursday.
- Nick Underhill makes a case for why Tim Tebow should make the final roster.
- Field Yates reports the Patriots claimed DT Gilbert Pena off of waivers on Tuesday and waived injured OL Brice Schwab.
- Karen Guregian reports the Alfonzo Dennard hearing delay may cause the Pats a problem.
- Christopher Price tells us why Rob Gronkowski's Monday practice cameo should be taken with a grain of salt.
- Michael Vega notes Bill Belichick was testy when responding to questions about the status of Rob Gronkowski.
- Mark Farinella somehow thinks it's odd that the Patriots were optimistic at their season-opening gala last night, ignoring their tumultuous offseason.
- Zack Cox posts a few photos of the rookie receivers being given their traditional haircuts.
- Karen Guregian Patriots Notebook: Robert Kraft unfazed by union's Aaron Hernandez grievance; Pats have until Saturday to decide whether to keep Rob Gronkowski on PUP; Matthew Slater received the Ron Burton Community Service Award last night; Rookies received their ceremonial haircuts yesterday - none was very attractive.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Pat Kirwan (CBS Sports) 2013 NFL season preview: New England Patriots.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Belichick says Gronkowski hasn't missed a day of camp.
- Kieran Darcy (ESPN NY) Coughlin report: Starters will play vs. Pats.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Kraft: I'm rooting for Tebow, he's a joy to be around.
- Michael Silver (NFL.com) Sean Payton will lead Drew Brees to MVP; more bold predictions.
- Don Banks (SI) Summer hasn't been kind to 2009 first-rounders; and more.
- James Walker (ESPN) AFC East online chat.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Doug Marrone says Manuel would need a few days of practice to play opener.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Mailbag: The Jets, Bills and Raiders are putting on a three-ring QB circus.
- Steve Shoup (Fanspeak) 2013 Fantasy Football Guide: Download for Free.