TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo reports on Vince Wilfork's announcement that the Patriots will not pick up his $4 million roster bonus and he will become a free agent.
- Patriots.com posts a few of their favorite videos involving Vince Wilfork from over the years.
- Andy Hart passes along the report that New England has an interest in former Dolphins WR Brian Hartline.
- Patriots Today - Patrick Chung bartends for a night! (2.54 min. video)
- From the NFL - Where could Vince WIlfork end up? (1.37 min. video)
- From the NFL - Top 20 games of 2014: No. 14 Patriots vs. Jets. (4.25 min. video)
- Patriots Radio - PFW In Progress [3/5]: The Patriots decision to decline Vince Wilfork's roster bonus, and other free agency options around the NFL. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares his reaction to Vince Wilfork announcing the Patriots will not be picking up his option, and analyzes what it means.
- Karen Guregian says Wilfork's exit leaves a huge hole on the defensive line and in the locker room.
- Ben Volin believes the Patriots need Devin McCourty's leadership now more than ever.
- Erik Frenz talks about how Wilfork's expected departure sets the offseason plan in motion.
- Chad Finn hopes the Patriots will use the Wilfork savings to keep both Revis and McCourty.
- Jeff Howe notes that Wilfork and the Patriots must quickly figure out how to move on.
- Christopher Price discusses how Wilfork crafted a championship legacy with the Patriots.
- Tom E. Curran notes that Wilfork seems serene and reflective about the Patriots' decision. Watch for the Jets and perhaps the Bills to make a run at him.
- ESPN Boston recaps Tedy Bruschi on "SportsCenter" discussing Vince Wilfork and the Patriots not picking up his contract option.
- Jerry Thornton offers a tribute to Vince Wilfork.
- Josh Brown writes that two Super Bowls and 11 seasons later, the big nose tackle Vince Wilfork will likely not be a New England Patriot next season.
- Jeff Howe highlights some of his favorite Wilfork moments, noting there are countless others in between.
- Jack Andrade picks five epic Wilfork moments that will ensure he'll remain a Patriot forever.
- Mike Reiss shares a sampling of Twitter reactions to the Wilfork news.
- Jack Andrade notes that even with a pay cut, Peyton Manning will still make more than Tom Brady.
- Christopher Price reports Bill Belichick was spotted at Clemson Thursday morning, (a few days he showed up at Auburn for their Pro Day).
- Braden Campbell says the Patriots aren't getting Andre Johnson, and they don't need to.
- Mike Reiss examines some free-agent fits at various positions: Running back and Cornerback.
- Tom E. Curran breaks down the roster position-by-position: Safeties and Linebackers.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat: "One of those head vs. heart days when it comes to Vince Wilfork."
- Mike Reiss reports the Patriots will not increase ticket prices in 2015.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Dominique Easley avoids knee surgery, hopes to be ready for OTAs.
- Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Brian Hartline mulling chances with Browns, Patriots, Texans and Bears.
- Andrew Brandt (The MMQB) Trades, tags, salary caps and free agency: Making sense of the offseason.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Can Broncos sign Julius Thomas, the Bears options on Brandon Marshall and where Vince Wilfork might go. (1.10 min. video)
- Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) Vince Wilfork’s horse wins second straight race on Thursday.
- Around the League (NFL.com) Biggest team needs in free agency.
- Greg A. Bedard (The MMQB) Weekend notes: The free agency bargains.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Best fits for free-agent defensive linemen.
- Kenneth Arthur (Sports on Earth) NFL trades that should happen.
- Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) What's a top free agent really worth?
- Around the League (NFL.com) Which free agents will be paid too much?
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) All-under-25 Team. Zero Patriots included.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA announces nine candidates for executive director.