Dorsett has quietly carved out his niche and earned Tom Brady’s trust, helping to keep the unbeaten Patriots’ passing game productive over their 7-0 start.
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Patriots re-sign TE Ben Watson, release QB Cody Kessler
Patriots sign tight ends Ben Watson, Eric Tomlinson and release quarterback Cody Kessler.
Browns’ Mayfield slowed by hip injury, but should face Patriots
Browns’ Baker Mayfield limited in practice during bye week after injuring left hip in loss to Seattle
NFL admits mistake in Lions-Packers game, as outrage over officiating grows
This NFL season has been, in significant part, about officiating.
Zach Brown, who called Kirk Cousins “weakest part” of Vikings offense, cut by Eagles
The Eagles do not specify whether comments were the cause of, or played any role in, his release.
Patriots still No. 1, Saints move to No. 2 in AP Pro32 poll
Pats still No. 1, Drew Brees-less Saints move up a spot to No. 2 in latest AP Pro32 poll.
Fox Sports hires former Rob Gronkowski as analyst
Former Patriots tight end will make his debut during Thursday night’s pregame show before the Patriots-New York Giants game.
Patriots’ offense ‘can be a lot better,’ Tom Brady says after big win over Redskins
New England had a hard time getting started Sunday against Washington.
The Hot Corner: Riffing on sports, 240 characters at a time
Kalle Oakes offers 16 Twitter-length takes on such subjects as the Red Sox, Patriots and high school sports.
Tom Brady carries unbeaten Patriots past winless Washington
Brady picks apart the lowly Redskins, passes Brett Favre in record book while leading unbeaten Patriots to 33-7 victory.