TEAM TALK
- Patriots release punter Ryan Allen.
- Erik Scalavino posts the news, notes and locker-room buzz from Tuesday at Gillette: Pats prepare for punting transition; More.
- Erik Scalavino tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Pass catchers receiving attention.
- Megan O’Brien finds that after a year removed from injury, Isaiah Wynn feels better than ever.
- Megan O’Brien reports when the Patriots got Brandon Bolden back, they also got the team’s official DJ back as well.
- Angelique Fiske helps us get to know TE Eric Saubert.
- Press Pass: Matthew Slater, Joe Cardona, and Devin McCourty discuss the release of long time punter Ryan Allen, and the positive words they have for him. (1.52 min. video)
- Highlights: Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards. (1 min. video)
- Patriots Foundation, Bob’s surprise kids in need with brand new beds. (1.18 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Rookies stepping up, Josh Gordon reaction and roster predictions. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Andrew Callahan says the third preseason game is the final tune-up for starters and key backups before the season opener, and most are expected to play Thursday night vs. the Panthers.
- Daniel Barletta (LastWordOnSports) Patriots preseason Week Three: What to watch for. 1. Will Tom Brady play?
- Matt Dolloff turns the spotlight on the tight end position, the Patriots’ biggest unanswered question.
- Mac Cerullo calls attention to Isaiah Wynn’s positivity and relentless optimism, and how that outlook helped him after his injury and during his time away from football.
- Doug Kyed points out that Demaryius Thomas’ activation further crowds the receiver depth chart.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Demaryius Thomas, Josh Gordon and the Patriots wide receivers.
- Evan Lazar digs deep into the film to see whether the Patriots can get anything out of former All-Pro receiver Demaryius Thomas now that he’s off PUP.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Slow your roll on the Patriots WRs… There’s a long way to go.
- Doug Kyed admits to reacting too severely to the Patriots shallow WR depth in Nashville, and now believes they have one of the NFL’s best and deepest WR corps.
- Zack Cox mentions how Josh Gordon’s Patriots support system has changed post-suspension, especially with Jack Easterby now in Houston.
- Joy Manning (BostonSportsChick) Possible roster move the Patriots could make at quarterback.
- Nick O’Malley revisits his roster bubble watch: Is there a chance QB Brian Hoyer gets cut? /Belichick: ‘What’s a roster bubble?’
- Jerry Thornton (Barstool Sports) Gronk isn’t that skinny after all. In fact, he looks in playing shape. Be afraid, NFL. Be very afraid.
- Andrew Callahan talks about the harsh NFL reality after the team makes its first major cut, with players calling it ‘the worst part of camp’.
- Alex Barth and Evan Lazar issue their latest Patriots 53-man roster projections.
- Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate which QB they’d prefer as Tom Brady’s heir apparent, Jimmy Garoppolo or Jarrett Stidham.
- Ryan Hannable highlights WEEI guests Robert and Jonathan Kraft on looking forward to the upcoming banner night at Gillette Stadium.
- Ryan Hannable highlights WEEI guest Adam Schefter with the latest on Josh Gordon and Tom Brady’s contract situation.
- Logan Mullen relays Adam Schefter suggesting 2019 could be Tom Brady’s last season in New England, after citing his ‘contract issue’, house for sale, and ‘just reading signs’. /Hm... how about listening to what TB12 actually says.
- Logan Mullen notes Adam Schefter says it’s not totally clear when Josh Gordon will be good to go. Key quote: “I don’t know much more than anybody else...” /Alrighty then.
- NESN says Patriots fans will love the new ‘Madden NFL 20’ update featuring Tom Brady.
- Nick Goss reports former WR Malcolm Mitchell releases an emotional short film on his post-NFL life.
- NBC Boston crew discuss if Brady should play in the third preseason game vs. the Panthers. (1.19 min. video)
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) NFL Fan Therapy returns: NFL phone therapy – A tale of two teams. (2.56 min. video) /Pretty good.
- Locked-On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and guest Thomas Murphy - appreciating Ryan Allen, Bailey Era begins. (28 min.)
- Russ Goldman (PatsFans) Patriots Fourth and Two podcast: Steve and Derek discuss the last preseason game and recent roster moves. (66 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: Josh Gordon’s impact; Terrific Tom; More.
- Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) Antonio Brown drama not all nonsense—just ask Andrew Luck or Trent Williams.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL 2019: Eight teams that can win it all, and eight that will finish at the bottom of the league.
- Jeff Legwold (ESPN) Brady over Montana? Choosing the NFL’s greatest ever at each position.
- Andy Benoit (SI) Team Previews: Chiefs boast a league-leading offense, but can the defense play its part? /Pats play the Chiefs in Week 14.
- Kalyn Kahler (SI) Hard Knocks recap: Learning more about Antonio Brown’s helmet saga.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) NFL Preseason Power Rankings: Who’s on the hot seat entering 2019? No. 1 Patriots: Josh Gordon.
- Staff (Bleacher Report) NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs climbing, Colts falling as season nears. No. 1 Patriots.
- Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) NFL Preseason Power Rankings: Patriots, Rams, Saints lead way.
- Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) 2019 NFL Week 1 picks: Steelers challenge the Patriots, Giants give Cowboys a scare and more best bets.
- NFL Live (ESPN) Who is the greatest player in NFL history? (2.04 min. video)
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Nick O’Malley passes along a report that retired ex-Patriots RB Shane Vereen lands his first post-NFL gig, joining Fox Sports as part of their college football game broadcasts.