TEAM TALK
- The Patriots announce the signing of DB Derek Cox.
- John Rooke opines about the lesson learned from Brandon Spikes' latest strike, Jonas Gray's motivation to be No. 1, and more.
- Patriots Today - Gronk goes bald for pediatric cancer. (1.49 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Player spotlight: Travaris Cadet. (2.12 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss traces the Derek Cox signing back to 2009 when the Patriots traded a third-round pick to the Jaguars, who selected Cox. /Interesting.
- Kevin Duffy says it didn't take long for the Patriots to fill their final roster spot, with the signing of CB Derek Cox.
- Mike Reiss looks at where Tom Brady's contract ranks from a team-value standpoint.
- Jim Donaldson writes that after making up, Hoodie kisses Spikes goodbye.
- Karen Guregian says Brandon Spikes has only himself to blame, not Aaron Hernandez.
- Mike Reiss notes that the unlikely reunion with Brandon Spikes blows up on the Patriots.
- Christopher Price thumbnails five looming positional battles for the Patriots.
- Mike Reiss compares the Patriots and Colts players in the 30-year-old club.
- Tom E. Curran ranks the top 50 New England Patriots players of the Bill Belichick Era. No. 50: Brian Waters.
- Jerard Fagerberg ranks the Patriots top 10 scandals beyond deflategate. /This is one of the most asinine lists I've ever read.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Erik Frenz (ProFootballTalk) New England Patriots who've turned heads in offseason workouts.
- Ian Logue (PatsFans.com) Three Patriots standouts from OTAs so far. (1.22 min. video)
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots release Brandon Spikes.
- Brad Gagnon (Bleacher Report) Patriots best served using no-nonsense approach with Brandon Spikes, others.
- Rich Winter (Panic Button Sportsblog) Guilty until proven innocent - is the NFL over-reacting to recent accusations of wrong-doing?
- David Steele (Sporting News) NFL teams reverse field, show no patience for players' bad conduct.
- Sam Cooper (Yahoo! Sports) Rob Gronkowski stars in hilarious Dunkin' Donuts commercial with David Ortiz (1 min.Video)
- Samuel Pericolo (Weebly) Patriots by the numbers - #93 - Richard Seymour.
- Andy Benoit (The MMQB) 10 Things I think.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) NFL rookie projections: Will Jameis Winston top offensive class?
- Kristopher Knox (Bleacher Report) Power ranking general managers by 2015 offseason performance.
DEFLATEGATE DUMPSTER
- Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Joe Montana: 49ers offensive linemen sprayed silicone on jerseys.
- Tom Pelissero (USA Today) NFLPA's contempt motion against NFL, Roger Goodell headed to district court in August.