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TEAM TALK
- Patriots Unfiltered 7/1: Stephon Gilmore’s contract; Training camp to open to fans; More. (2 hours)
- Pats from the Past podcast: Episode 27, John Hannah. (58 min.)
- Photos: Meet the 2021 New England Patriots.
LOCAL LINKS
- Andy Hart takes a look at the safety position heading into training camp: Kyle Dugger is both the future and the present at safety for Patriots.
- Phil Perry considers what N’Keal Harry will have to show in camp to make the roster.
- Murph (E2GSports) Dont’a Hightower’s return. “Take this as my, ‘I told you so.’”
- Bobby Thompson (FullPressCoverage) What LB Matthew Judon brings to the Patriots defense. /”Let me tell you what I see”.
- Jenna Ciccotelli talks about why Joshuah Bledsoe’s college coach thinks the Pats ‘got a steal’ on the safety.
- Logan Mullen passes along a rumor that Stephon Gilmore expects to be with the Patriots this season, not traded.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Projecting biggest possible contract for Stephon Gilmore.
- Matt Dolloff highlights Ted Johnson, who says Stephon Gilmore threw fuel on the fire with his contract tweet. “The Patriots want everyone to think that they’re working towards a deal, but clearly they are not.” /How does Ted know?
- Dakota Randall posts another Instagram video from Cam Newton connecting with Jakobi Meyers.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Cam Newton made a “fresh and unique” fashion statement in his football pads during a workout.
- Mike Reiss talks with Lawrence Guy, who explains how he believes his vegan diet has prolonged his career.
- Elliot Kennel (MusketFire) Patriots may have hidden fullback candidates.
- Tom E. Curran continues his Top 50 Patriots under Belichick series with Nos. 31-40.
- Ian Logue (PatsFans) Patriots news and NFL notes, 5 Things to know: Discussing the latest rankings columns.
- Tom Westerholm explains why the Patriots plane carried troops from Horn of Africa to South Dakota.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike and Murph discuss the Pats’ offseason improvements at running back, the fate of Sony Michel and players with something to prove heading into camp. (39 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) 2021 opt out deadline arrives today.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Devin McCourty feels “different atmosphere” around Patriots.
- Eric Edholm (Yahoo! Sports) 2021 NFL season: 10 breakout Year-2 players on offense. /No Pats.
- Patrik Walker (CBS Sports) Veterans from each team who should fear chopping block in 2021. Pats: Sony Michel.
- Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Ranking all 32 NFL rosters by talent heading into 2021 training camp. Patriots 19th. /Ha!
- Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Ranking NFL divisions by wide receiver talent. AFC East 5th. The Patriots finally upgraded their wide receiver room — albeit with guys who are merely solid starters rather than stars. /Bring it on, old man.
- Adam Schein (NFL.com) The Schein Nine: I can’t wait to watch these nine players returning from injury.
- Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: Why Aaron Rodgers opting out of 2021 season could be a nuclear play for the disgruntled QB.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) “Back Together Saturday” becomes the NFL’s next attempted tentpole event. “...it’s no surprise that the NFL continues to try to find ways to turn nothing into something.”
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL fines 49ers, Jaguars, Cowboys for OTA violations. /Ravens slacking off this year.
- Conor Orr (SI) In NFL’s faulty power structure, owners atop an invincible perch.
- Shalise Manza Young (Yahoo! Sports) The Washington Football Team findings suggest the NFL would rather protect Dan Snyder than the victims.
- Mike Jones (USA Today) NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million after investigation into franchise’s culture.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Lawyers for former WFT employees blast lack of transparency in NFL investigation.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: Daniel Snyder can’t resume control of WFT without approval from Roger Goodell.
- AP (USA Today) NFL says it can’t confirm Eugene Chung’s allegation of discriminatory comments.