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New England Patriots 2016 roster breakdown
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August 17, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DT Vincent Valentine
Will the rookie see regular playing time on a crowded defensive tackle depth chart?
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August 16, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DE Trey Flowers
If Flowers can translate his preseason success to the regular season, he will be fun to watch.
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August 15, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DT Alan Branch
After another good year, Branch will return as a core member of the interior defensive line.
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August 14, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DT Terrance Knighton
Will the big veteran have a big impact in his first year in Foxboro?
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August 13, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DE Chris Long
The veteran offseason acquisition projects to be a member of the team’s defensive edge rotation.
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August 12, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DT Markus Kuhn
He has seen a lot of first-team practice reps but will the veteran be able to earn a roster spot?
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August 11, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DE Jabaal Sheard
With Chandler Jones in Arizona, Jabaal Sheard will see increased snaps on the defensive edge.
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August 10, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DE Geneo Grissom
In order to make the team and play meaningful snaps, Grissom has to make a second-year jump.
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August 9, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: LB Jamie Collins
One of the best young linebackers in the NFL is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
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August 8, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DT Malcom Brown
After a successful rookie campaign, Brown projects to be the Patriots premier defensive tackle.
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August 7, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: TE Martellus Bennett
The offseason acquisition projects to be the Patriots’ number two tight end.
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August 6, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: TE Rob Gronkowski
Gronkowski is arguably the most dominant offensive skill position player in the NFL.
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August 5, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: TE A.J. Derby
After spending his rookie season on injured reserve, Derby tries to get his career going.
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August 4, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: WR Nate Washington
Washington is the Patriots’ most experienced receiver – and second-most experienced player behind Tom Brady.
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August 3, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: TE Bear Pascoe
The veteran is a longshot to make the Patriots’ roster.
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August 2, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: WR Keshawn Martin
Despite a recent contract extension, the wide receiver is no lock to make the roster.
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August 1, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: TE Clay Harbor
The offseason acquisition tries to earn the third tight end spot on the roster.
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July 31, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: WR Danny Amendola
The veteran wideout returns as one of Tom Brady’s favorite targets.
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July 30, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: OT Nate Solder
The Patriots starting left tackle returns after spending most of 2015 on the sidelines.
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July 29, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: OT Sebastian Vollmer
Vollmer had an up-and-down 2015 season, but a move back to the right side should help him bounce back.
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July 28, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: OG Ted Karras
The rookie fights for a roster spot on a crowded guard depth chart.
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July 27, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DT Woodrow Hamilton
Will the undrafted rookie be able to earn a spot on a deep defensive line?
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July 26, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: OT Keavon Milton
The Patriots need their offensive tackles to step up. Can Milton answer the call?
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July 25, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: DT Frank Kearse
If he cannot beat out his competition at a deep position, Kearse’s stint in Foxboro might be over before it even really began.
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July 24, 2016
Patriots roster breakdown: OT Cameron Fleming
Entering his third training camp, will Fleming be able to earn a roster spot?