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LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian takes a look at several Patriots who could benefit the most by players opting out.
- Henry McKenna (ForTheWin) —From June, 2020— Patriots’ Jeff Thomas is already a success — and more complex than ‘talented but troubled’ label.
- Doug Kyed reports Mohamed Sanu is back to full health and was removed from active/PUP on Tuesday.
- Mike Masala (PatriotsWire) Patriots 53-man roster projection following their 8 opt outs.
- Doug Kyed points out the advantages and risks that come with the Patriots’ reduced training camp roster.
- Ryan Hannable spotlights three big NFL roster changes and how they will impact the Pats.
- Isiah Houde (PatriotsWire) 5 biggest holes on the Patriots’ roster ahead of training camp. 1. Linebacker.
- Evan Lazar’s Patriots training camp preview: Defensive line. The Patriots are expecting big things out of Lawrence Guy and Adam Butler.
- Ryan Hannable explains why this is the most important season of Devin McCourty’s career.
- Michael Hurley points out the absurdity of the NFL banning players from attending sporting events for safety reasons, while simultaneously hoping fans can attend NFL games.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Report: Patriots had lengthy courtship of Cam Newton.
- Phil Perry sees the Patriots cap space explosion as a possible complication with Cam Newton.
- Luke Ervin (PatsBuzz) Patriots Q&A: Who’s the most underrated Patriot and More.
- Ryan Hannable says the Patriots now have the 3rd-most cap space in the NFL, but adds they won’t spend all of it.
- Dakota Randall notes Beau Allen leads a group of Patriots with amazing hair in official headshots.
- CBS Boston reports Bill Belichick makes history for most consecutive seasons as an NFL coach.
- Tom E. Curran wonders if there will be a flurry of opt-outs across the league before Thursday’s deadline.
- Isaiah Houde (PatriotsWire) Max Kellerman admits two things he was wrong about with infamous Tom Brady take.
- Patriots Talk podcast: Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss if the Patriots should give Cam Newton a raise with newfound cap space, and more. (43.40 min. video)
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Ian Glendon discuss the latest roster transactions, opt-outs and possible arrivals in Foxboro. (50 min.)
- Patriots Beat podcast: Mike Petraglia and Evan Lazar discuss all things Patriots. (31 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Bill Belichick faces challenge of his career with Tom Brady gone and COVID-19 opt-outs thinning roster.
- Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) AFC East’s most interesting 2020 additions: A former MVP in New England, revamped Dolphins defense and more.
- Training Camps (NFL.com) Patriots season preview: Projecting floor, ceiling for 2020 record. (3.13 min. video)
- Staff (ESPN) NFL training camp 2020: Cam Newton’s Patriots look; could Alex Smith start in Washington?
- Nate Burleson (NFL.com) Pats’ N’Keal Harry among receivers poised for Year 2 breakout in 2020.
- Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com) Game Theory: Ranking all 32 teams by their QB rooms. Patriots 23rd. (3.40 min. video)
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Projecting future Hall of Famers for all 32 NFL teams. Patriots: Cam Newton, Stephon Gilmore.
- Tadd Haislop (Sporting News) Why NFL preseason games were canceled for 2020. “It goes a little deeper” than the obvious.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) Will there be fans at NFL games in 2020? Where all 32 teams stand for the regular season.
- Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) NFL sets two exceptions for how players can opt out of the ‘20 season after deadline.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) NFL, NFLPA agree on revised CBA for 2020.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Revised CBA is signed, finally.
- Dan Wetzel (Yahoo! Sports) Matthew Stafford’s false positive COVID test is just the tip of an imperfect NFL season.
- Mike Jones (USA Today) NFL, NFLPA set up disciplinary system for players who don’t adhere to coronavirus protocol.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA president JC Tretter: NFL tried to “walk back” concessions made during negotiations.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Opt-out stipend must be repaid, even if player is cut in 2021.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Voluntary bubbles could be the key to minimizing virus transmission.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL, NFLPA revise training-camp drug testing due to COVID-19.
- Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Diversity is critical for NFL in devising COVID-19 strategies.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ schedule 2020: When, how to watch, stream training camp with Rams & Chargers