New England re-signs center David Andrews and also brings back linebacker Kyle Van Noy after a 1-year stint with the Dolphins, but safety Patrick Chung is ending his 11-year career.
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Patriots notebook: Karras returning to New England after a year with Dolphins
Center Ted Karras has reportedly signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Patriots.
Patriots’ binge in free agency all about opportunity, not revenge
Knowing New England needed to remake its roster, Bill Belichick planned ahead knowing he would have plenty of salary cap space, and now he’s making a big splash.
NFL notebook: Patriots upgrade pass rush by signing Judon
The Patriots also add defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, defensive back Jalen Mills and tight end Jonnu Smith.
Patriots re-sign quarterback Cam Newton to one-year deal
Newton appeared in 15 games for the Patriots last fall, throwing eight touchdown passes and 10 interceptions.
Reports: Patriots reacquire tackle Trent Brown in trade with Raiders
The offensive lineman was part of the Patriots’ 2018 Super Bowl team before signing a four-year, free-agency deal with the Raiders.
Commentary: Any hate of quarterback Tom Brady in New England is misguided
Root for Tom Brady in the Super Bowl or don’t, but his decision to move on to Tampa Bay shouldn’t cloud your memories of him, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: New England Patriots fans have plenty to root for during Super Bowl
Though he’s no longer in New England, fans seem to continue to cheer for Tom Brady, Eli Canfield writes.
Brady Bunch: Former Patriots QB has taken more than 200 teammates to Super Bowl
Some of the 218 went along for the ride and barely made an impact on those six titles Tom Brady won, others delivered the key plays that decided those games.
Tom Caron: Zdeno Chara might be another recent Boston export to have an immediate championship impact
Mookie Betts won the World Series with the Dodgers in the fall and Tom Brady has led the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl. Don’t be surprised if Chara, the former Bruins defenseman, helps the Washington Capitals achieve similar success this season.