Patriots

New Jersey man pleads guilty in Brady Super Bowl ring scam

Prosecutors say in 2017, Scott Spina, Jr. bought a Patriots’ 2016 Super Bowl championship ring from a player who then left the team. Spina sold it and used the...

Tom Brady has retired after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

“This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore,” Brady wrote in a lengthy post on Instagram. “I...

Pats lose to Dolphins, head to playoffs

ESPN's Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to discuss.

Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale

The Miami Dolphins finished their season by defeating the playoff-bound New England Patriots 33-24. The Patriots are headed to the playoffs as a wild card.

Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

Brady broke Drew Brees' NFL career passing yardage record and became the fourth quarterback with victories against all 32 NFL teams, joining Brees, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning.

Brady Returns To Foxboro To Face Off Against Patriots

For a preview, ESPN's Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to discuss.

Patriots Season Kicks Off Sunday Against Miami Dolphins

For a look ahead to the Patriots season, WBUR's Morning Edition was joined by ESPN's Mike Reiss.

Patriots Resign Newton, Several Free Agents From Other Teams

NFL analyst Mike Reiss, who covers the Patriots for ESPN Boston joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to sort through what's been a dizzying couple of days.

AP Source: Patriots Completing 1-Year Deal To Resign Newton

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the New England Patriots are completing an agreement to re-sign free agent quarterback Cam Newton. The one-year deal is worth close to...

Patriots Will Not Go To Playoffs For 1st Time In A Dozen Years

For a closer look at what went wrong this season, ESPN's Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition.

Patriots Prepare To Play Denver Despite Closed Facility

The Patriots shut their practice facility Wednesday and Thursday after quarterback Cam Newton, cornerback Stephon Gilmore and practice-squad player Bill Murray all tested positive for coronavirus over a five-day period....

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Oct 8, 2020

Patriots First Game With QB Newton Is A Win

Mike Reiss covers the Patriots for ESPN. He joined WBUR's Morning Edition to break down the first game.

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04:33Sep 14, 2020

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) tries to drag an Indianapolis Colts defender as he runs for extra yardage in the first half of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (Steven Senne/AP)

Agent: Gronkowski To Have Reunion With Brady In Tampa Bay

The agent for the retired New England star confirmed Tuesday that pending completion of a physical Gronkowski has agreed to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are acquiring his...

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Apr 22, 2020

This Week, Tom Brady Will Decide Whether To Stay Or Go

WBUR's Morning Edition was joined by ESPN football writer Mike Reiss to talk about what may be ahead for the quarterback.

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03:31Mar 16, 2020

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, before shaving his beard on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (Morry Gash/AP)

Patriots Star Edelman Arrested For Vandalism In California

Patriots star Julian Edelman was arrested near LA on suspicion of misdemeanor vandalism after allegedly jumping on the hood of someone's car.

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Jan 12, 2020

New England Patriots fans stand by a sign supporting quarterback Tom Brady in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Patriots and the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady's contract expires at the end of the season. (Elise Amendola/AP Photo)

5 Things To Consider About Tom Brady And His 'Hopefully Unlikely' Retirement

Moving on? Speculation swirls around the 42-year-old quarterback following Saturday's loss against the Tennessee Titans. Here’s 5 things to consider about Brady and what could be next for the quarterback.

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Jan 5, 2020

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after losing an NFL wild-card playoff football game to the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (Bill Sikes/AP Photo)

One And Done: The Patriots Fall To The Titans

WBUR's Sharon Brody spoke with Sports & Society reporter Shira Springer about the game and what could be next for the 42-year-old star quarterback.

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05:44Jan 5, 2020

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady charges onto the field for an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Derrick Henry, Titans Stun Patriots 20-13 Wild-Card Upset

Derrick Henry rushed for 182 yards and a touchdown while Tennessee's defense stymied Tom Brady and perhaps ended his championship-filled New England career with a 20-13 wild-card victory. Six-time champ...

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Jan 4, 2020

Dolphins Stun Patriots 27-24, Denying New England First-Round Bye

The Dolphins dropped New England into the wild-card playoff round when Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Mike Gesicki with 24 seconds remaining for a stunning...

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Dec 30, 2019

With Loss Against Dolphins, Patriots Finish Regular Season 12-4

The Patriots will now be forced to play in the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

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04:58Dec 30, 2019

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New Jersey man pleads guilty in Brady Super Bowl ring scam

Tom Brady has retired after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

Pats lose to Dolphins, head to playoffs

Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale

Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

Brady Returns To Foxboro To Face Off Against Patriots

Patriots Season Kicks Off Sunday Against Miami Dolphins

Patriots Resign Newton, Several Free Agents From Other Teams

AP Source: Patriots Completing 1-Year Deal To Resign Newton

Patriots Will Not Go To Playoffs For 1st Time In A Dozen Years

Patriots Prepare To Play Denver Despite Closed Facility

Patriots First Game With QB Newton Is A Win

Agent: Gronkowski To Have Reunion With Brady In Tampa Bay

This Week, Tom Brady Will Decide Whether To Stay Or Go

Patriots Star Edelman Arrested For Vandalism In California

5 Things To Consider About Tom Brady And His 'Hopefully Unlikely' Retirement

One And Done: The Patriots Fall To The Titans

Derrick Henry, Titans Stun Patriots 20-13 Wild-Card Upset

Dolphins Stun Patriots 27-24, Denying New England First-Round Bye

With Loss Against Dolphins, Patriots Finish Regular Season 12-4