Wide receiver Antonio Brown traveled with the New England Patriots for the team's game against the Miami Dolphins, according to a source, putting him in position to make his Patriots debut Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium.
Over the last couple days, the Patriots had the following free-agents in for workouts: OT Caleb Benenoch (UCLA/Buccaneers); DT Carl Davis (Iowa/Ravens-Browns); DT Willie Henry (Michigan/Ravens); DB Josh Jones (NC State/Packers); and DB Adarius Pickett (UCLA). It is standard due diligence, as the team keeps its emergency lists updated.
The Patriots have downgraded RB Brandon Bolden (hamstring) to out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Last week, Bolden played 16 special teams snaps and 1 offensive snap. It will be interesting to see if this opens the door for rookie Damien Harris (third round, Alabama) to be active. Also, while starting right tackle Marcus Cannon (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable, he is not expected to play, per a source. The top backup is Korey Cunningham, but he was inactive last week as he gets more familiar with the team's system.
Larry Garron, who played for the Boston Patriots from 1960-68 and ranks ninth on the franchise's all-time list with 2,981 rushing yards, has died at the age of 82.
Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw says he "can't stand players" like Antonio Brown and wishes Pittsburgh would have gotten rid of the wide receiver "a long time ago."
The helmet manufacturer Xenith has decided to end its relationship with Patriots WR Antonio Brown. “We look forward to seeing the Xenith Shadow worn by football athletes at all levels of play this fall,” the company said today.
Josh Gordon refers to "the great Antonio Brown" when asked about the newest Patriot. Gordon also notes he is "by far" in the best shape since he's been here, and is excited to see how that might pay off around the midpoint of the season.
Julian Edelman on Antonio Brown: "An absolute stud. Raises the level with how hard he works."
The NFL will not place New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown on the commissioner's exempt list at this point, making him eligible to play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Bill Belichick on if Antonio Brown will play Sunday: "We'll do what's best for the team. We'll determine that. I'm not going to hand out a copy of the game-plan here."
New England is loaded like it's 2007, and the first half of the schedule looks like a joy ride, but several hurdles could thwart a perfect season.
With the line currently favoring the Patriots by 18.5 points, the Dolphins would be the biggest NFL home underdog in the past 12 seasons entering Sunday's game.
At this point, NFL will not place Antonio Brown on commissioner exempt list, as there is no criminal investigation, making him eligible to play Sunday vs. Miami, per sources. NFL has opened its investigation, which will include interviews with Antonio Brown and his accuser.
In a reflection of how they view him as worthy of being on the 53-man roster, the Patriots are paying S Obi Melifonwu a $645k base salary on the practice squad. That is what he would have earned on the roster. It amounts to $37,941 per week, easily a team-high on practice squad.
Representatives for Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown and Britney Taylor, his former trainer, were in confidential discussions before the filing of Taylor's civil sexual assault lawsuit, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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Bomani and Domonique Foxworth chat about the Antonio Brown situation, including how it compares to Randy Moss' addition in New England and whether or not the "Commissioner's Exempt List" reaches its desired effect (3:14). Plus, which player on the Dolphins will "snap" first, why no amount of money should be enough to be "cool" with losing and much more (35:25).
Antonio Brown, now in No. 17, stretches early in Thursday's practice. Some added significance for Brown and No. 17: His father, Eddie, wore that number for the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League.
With QB Sam Darnold expected to miss multiple weeks due to mono, the Patriots will see a backup Jets QB in Week 3. Trevor Siemian is No. 2 on the Jets depth chart, and Luke Falk will be brought up from the practice squad. The Patriots host the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. ET
The former Patriots scout isn't out to be a Bill Belichick clone. The first-year head coach says he's his "own man" as he guides the 0-1 Dolphins.
It didn't work exactly the way it was scripted, but the Dolphins improvised, turning a certain loss into a win.
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| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(32) | N'Keal Harry | WR | Arizona State |
| 2(13) | Joejuan Williams | CB | Vanderbilt |
| 3(13) | Chase Winovich | DE | Michigan |
| 3(23) | Damien Harris | RB | Alabama |
| 3(37) | Yodny Cajuste | OT | West Virginia |
| 4(16) | Hjalte Froholdt | OG | Arkansas |
| 4(31) | Jarrett Stidham | QB | Auburn |
| 5(21) | Byron Cowart | DT | Maryland |
| 5(25) | Jake Bailey | P | Stanford |
| 7(38) | Ken Webster | CB | Ole Miss |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 17 | 16 |
| New England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 33 | 3 |
| New York | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 16 | 17 |
| Miami | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 10 | 59 |
