New England Patriots Fantasy News

Patriots boost receiving corps, sign Holt
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 4:38pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

Torry Holt said last month that he wanted to play on a team with an elite quarterback. That wish has been granted.

The veteran wide receiver will catch passes from quarterback Tom Brady , a two-time Super Bowl MVP, after signing a one-year, $1.7 million contract with the New England Patriots, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Tuesday.

The Patriots needed depth at receiver because of questions still surrounding the health of Wes Welker , who suffered a knee injury during the 2009 regular-season finale. Holt provides a veteran presence opposite Randy Moss for New England, which also recently brought back David Patten .

Holt, 33, spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who released him in February after he posted career lows in receptions (51) and yards (722) and failed to score a touchdown for the first time in 11 NFL seasons. However, Holt's 63-yard reception during a Dec. 13 game against the Miami Dolphins was the Jaguars' longest of 2009.

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 10:13am

Boston Herald - [Full Article]

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski signed his restricted free agent tender. Gostkowski was tendered a second-round level on March 4, meaning he’ll earn a salary of $1,759,000 in a one-year deal.

Source: Crumpler, Pats under agreement
Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:24pm

Boston Herald - [Full Article]

TE Alge Crumpler 's camp has informed the Tennessee Titans that they've come to an agreement with the New England Patriots, according to a source.

Crumpler likely comes to New England to primarily fill the in-line blocking role, with a receiving threat still needed at the position. That could be filled in the draft, or with a pass-catching threat like Chicago's Greg Olsen via trade.

Browns sign TE Ben Watson, release Heiden
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 12:08pm

Cleveland Plain Dealer - [Full Article]

Browns coach Eric Mangini called upon an old familiar face to help upgrade the tight end position, and the Browns bid farewell to a longtime friend at the spot.

They signed unrestricted free-agent tight end Ben Watson , formerly of the New England Patriots, to a multiyear contract. Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reported it was a three-year deal worth $12 million, including $6.35 million guaranteed. Hours later, the Browns released Steve Heiden , who had been with the team for eight seasons -- longer than anyone except kicker Phil Dawson .

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11:38pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

The New England Patriots agreed to undisclosed terms with running back Kevin Faulk , an 11-year veteran who has spent his entire NFL career with the team.

The three-time Super Bowl winner was an unrestricted free agent, but the Patriots announced Wednesday night on their Twitter page that he would return next season.

Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:10pm

Boston Globe - [Full Article]

Rather than name a defensive coordinator to replace Dean Pees for the 2010, Patriots coach Bill Belichick will involve himself more directly in the team's defensive planning and play calling.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 3:14pm

Boston Herald - [Full Article]

The Patriots will meet tomorrow with Ricky Foley, the Canadian Football League’s sack leader this season, in an effort to bolster their pass rush.

Wes Welker underwent successfully knee surgery
Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 11:00pm

Boston Herald - [Full Article]

As expected, Patriots receiver Wes Welker underwent surgery today at Massachusetts General Hospital, a source told The Herald. The goal was to repair his torn knee ligaments in his left knee.

As you read last month, Welker was waiting and waiting to have surgery, as he chilled while his MCL got a little better. It was 30 days from when Welker tore his knee against the Texans.

The surgery was performed by Thomas Gill, the team doctor for the Patriots. Colleague Karen Guregian was told the surgery was a grand success. So that’s good for Wes and the Patriots.

And now, it’s time to rehab.

Monday, February 1, 2010, 5:39pm

ESPN.com - [Full Article]

Wide receiver Randy Moss was diagnosed with a separated shoulder following the Patriots' season and that was the reason he did not play in the Pro Bowl, a league source said on Monday.

Friday, January 29, 2010, 1:36pm

USA Today - [Full Article]

Terrell Owens turned 36 in December. He signed only a one-year contract with the Bills that brought an uneven and ultimately disappointing season. Even as he talks of playing another two or three years in pursuit of an elusive Super Bowl ring, he recognizes that Rice's individual records are out of reach for him.

He blames — who else? — his quarterbacks.

"I know hands-down I'd be close to Jerry Rice 's records if I had been with quality quarterbacks like he had," Owens said. "He had Joe Montana and he finished with Steve Young. That wasn't a dropoff.

"Say I had been with a guy like Tom Brady , Peyton Manning or Drew Brees all of my career. Are you kidding me?"

It is a sweet thought for a superstar in the twilight of a bittersweet career.