TEAM TALK
- Patriots sign eight of their nine 2016 Draft picks; Sign eight rookie free agents; Release Joey Iosefa.
- Andy Hart and Paul Perillo debate which Patriots draft pick they like the best.
- Erik Scalavino reports New England's top draft choice Cyrus Jones makes his ceremonial Gillette Stadium entrance.
- Press Conference Transcript - Cyrus Jones.
- Angelique Fiske celebrates Mother's Day by talking with Rob Ninkovich's mom about everything from cheering on her son at the Super Bowl to his surprising fear.
- Patriots Today - In honor of Mother's Day, Patriots players talk about their moms and what makes them special. (1.34 min. video)
- Patriots All Access - Preview: Nate Ebner trains for Rio Olympics. (1.08 min. video)
- Photos - Patriots rookie mini camp at Gillette Stadium.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend Patriots thoughts: Malcolm Butler's success helps Patriots attract talent.
- Christopher Price Sunday NFL Notes: Patriots rookies get their welcome to the NFL.
- Ben Volin Sunday Football Notes: These NFL veterans have been put on notice.
- Karen Guregian NFL Notes: Inside story on Patriots OL Joe Thuney.
- Ryan Hannable tells us how the Patriots' offseason program is the start of the team chemistry-building process.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) Patriots rookie eyeball test.
- Jeff Howe notes Patriots CB Cyrus Jones has never stood down from a challenge, and he's taking on a big one with jersey No. 24.
- Mark Daniels reports Cyrus Jones' rise to the NFL started at an early age.
- Kevin Duffy notes Cyrus Jones grew up a Baltimore Ravens fan, who was always nervous when his team faced Tom Brady.
- Mike Petraglia hears Cyrus Jones is 'already starting to' clamp down on his social media.
- Christopher Price remembers when it all turned around for Danny Amendola.
- Karen Guregian points to Danny Amendola's restructured contract as one of the Patriots' top offseason moves.
- Tom E. Curran sees Danny Amendola's new contract as a win-win for him and the Patriots.
- Tom Darcy (Beantown Beat) Could new contract for Danny Amendola lead New England to sign Arian Foster?
- Kevin Duffy says Danny Amendola's contract restructure makes him a lock for the Patriots final roster.
- Mike Reiss breaks down the Patriots' 90-man roster as it stands.
- Mike Reiss believes Marcus Cannon and LaAdrian Waddle are still the Patriots' top swing tackle options.
- Nick O'Malley posts a not-so-brief history of the Patriots hacking and slashing contracts for cap space (7 with Tom Brady).
- Miguel Benzan (PatsFans) 2016 New England Patriots eligible for the practice squad.
- Ben Volin discusses how Bill Parcells prepared Jacoby Brissett for the NFL Draft and for how to be a Patriot.
- Henry McKenna notes Bill Parcells and Patriots rookie Jacoby Brissett have formed a mutual admiration society.
- Mark Farinella notes Josh McDaniels is eager to see what the backup quarterbacks can offer the Patriots.
- Tom Darcy (Beantown Beat) Once illiterate, how reading led Patriots WR Malcolm Mitchell to the NFL and authordom.
- Doug Kyed posts his Ted Karras scouting report: Patriots guard provides strong pass protection.
- Doug Kyed gives us his Devin Lucien scouting report: Patriots receiver brings steady hands.
- Matt Burke picks the 10 most boo-worthy athletes for Boston sports fans. in 2016.
- Henry McKenna shares how Tom Brady wished Gisele a happy Mother's Day on Facebook.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Patriots players celebrate Mothers Day on social media.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) 5 Position battles to watch at Patriots OTAs.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) The best 2016 rookie for every NFL team. Patriots: Cyrus Jones.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: Adrian Peterson: A flood and the fight for a ring; Plus, why the Titans traded down, 10 things and a looming, Gronk-related issue for the Pats.
- Sean Wagner-McGough (CBS Sports) Gronk claims he doesn't drink often, dislikes beer because it 'tastes weird'.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Unfinished business: Every NFL team's post-2016 draft to-do list. Patriots: Get Jimmy Garoppolo ready again.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Cash flow is one of the few remaining negotiating points in rookie deal.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Patriots sign all but one draft pick, the one without an agent.
- Zac Jackson (ProFootballTalk) Rex Ryan talks up Baby Gronk.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) 2016 NFL season over/under win total picks for AFC. Pats 10.5.
- Richard Deitsch (SI) Media Circus: Bob Costas on his future as NBC’s host of the Olympics.
- Jordan Heck (Sporting News) Peyton Manning can't stay away from football, tutors Ryan Tannehill.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) The NFL once had a draft lottery (and should have one again).
DEFLATEGATE, DUMPSTER DIVE
- NESN reports Bill Simmons believes Tom Brady should keep fighting deflategate suspension.