TEAM TALK
- Erik Skalavino reports safety and co-captain Devin McCourty announces he's staying in Foxborough.
- Andy Hart and Paul Perillo debate which free agent scenario is most likely to happen for the Patriots.
- Briana Palma takes a look back at Tom Brady's best moments in sports, off the gridiron.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss explains how the Patriots stepped up at the last moment to retain McCourty.
- Shalise Manza Young reports Devin McCourty picks Patriots over Eagles, Giants, Jaguars and Titans.
- Karen Guregian reports the Patriots and Devin McCourty have agreed to a 5-year deal.
- Mike Reiss doesn't think the Devin McCourty deal should restrict the Patriots with Darrelle Revis.
- Tom E. Curran and Mike Giardi look at the leadership and on-field attributes brought by Devin McCourty.
- Tom E. Curran and Trenni Kusnierek spoke with Devin McCourty shortly after the news broke that he would be returning to New England. Here is the transcript.
- Phil Perry notes that McCourty said he told Revis that he wants him back in New England.
- Doug Kyed points out that McCourty's mega contract proves the Patriots are smart, not cheap.
- Christopher Price Sunday NFL Notes: When it comes to free agency, patience can pay off.
- Mike Reiss posts some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL: Revis smartly and typically holds all the cards in free agency.
- Mike Reiss projects a timeline for Darrelle Revis news.
- Mike Reiss passes along a few Darrelle Revis nuggets: Hoping for quick resolution.
- Chris Villani declares there are no excuses, the Patriots need to retain Darrelle Revis.
- Adam Kaufman suggests that for Darrelle Revis, the Patriots may have been nothing more than an exciting vacation.
- Karen Guregian notes free-agent-to-be Devin McCourty has been given a lot of advice from ex-Patriots.
- Jeremy Gottlieb gets us caught up with the status of each Patriots' defensive back with free agency just around the corner.
- Christopher Price offers a rundown of the Patriots players set to hit the market.
- Jeff Howe highlights five key areas the Pats should address in the coming days and weeks.
- Mike Reiss says it's tricky to know whether free-agent wide receiver Brian Hartline is on the Patriots' radar.
- Mike Reiss highlights Robert Kraft as a guest on the Fox Business Network: Super Bowl ring in the works.
- Mike Reiss examines some free-agent fits at various positions: Guard-center and Offensive tackle .
- Doug Kyed notes Ndamukong Suh to the Dolphins increases the need to protect Tom Brady.
- Mark Daniels runs down the Patriots' defensive line options in free agency.
- Tom E. Curran breaks down the roster position-by-position: Specialists.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Eliot Shorr-Parks (NJ.com) Eagles offered more than Patriots did for Devin McCourty.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Devin McCourty: The Patriots stepped up financially.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Pats, Revis talks haven’t happened yet, but will soon.
- Gary Myers (NY Daily News) Unless Jets set steep market, Darrelle Revis’ best move is to remain with Patriots.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Higher average, greater guarantee could pry Revis from the Pats.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Stephen Gostkowski signs franchise tender.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: NFL free agency: The free-for-all has begun.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Wild weekend: Takeaways before free agency.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) League reminds teams of rules for three-day negotiating period.
- Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) NFL Free Agency: Top 10 storylines heading into NFL signing frenzy.
- Russell S. Baxter (Bleacher Report) Forecasting the most active teams in NFL free agency.
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Free agency preview: Bargain shopping at each position.
- Matt Chatham (Football by Football) NFL teams shed top 5 salaries, eye free agency.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Sorting the Sunday Pile: AFC East arms race for Offseason Champs.
- Jeremy Schaap (ESPN) Loyalty is for losers. (1 min. video)
- Ashley Fox (ESPN) Mastery of salary cap is a necessity.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Pre-free agency period should permit players to visit teams.
- Chris Burke (SI) Free-agent bust candidates in position for outsized contracts.
- Chris Burke (SI) Free-agent primer: Defensive backs and Edge rushers.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Running back market could go haywire.
- Mike Garafolo (Fox Sports) Which NFL free agents could take the next step with new teams?
- David Steele (Sporting News) Painful salary cap casualties you'll never forget.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) Free-agent report card: Which teams made the NFL's honor roll for 2014?
- Robert Klemko (The MMQB) What Pro Days prove.
- Darren Rovell (ESPN) Super Bowl ticket shortage suit filed.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Sean Gilbert will disclose his collusion case when making his presentation to NFLPA.