Ben Watson Discusses Having Racist Teammates During His NFL Career
Former Patriots tight end Ben Watson, a 16-year veteran of the NFL, shared his experiences with racist teammates with WBZ-TV's Steve Burton.
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Former Patriots tight end Ben Watson, a 16-year veteran of the NFL, shared his experiences with racist teammates with WBZ-TV's Steve Burton.
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized for using the phrase "elite white people" in a text conversation from more than a year ago, and posted on social media early Thursday morning.
It might be too much talent, which is a great "problem" for an offensive mind like Bruce Arians to have.
Football took a big step towards a return on Thursday, as all 32 teams were told that coaches can can return to work at team facilities on Friday.
Tom Brady has indeed spoken out about players protesting during the national anthem, and his commentary might surprise some people.
When Drew Brees spoke on Wednesday about national anthem protests, he did so with conviction. A day later, he's changed his tune entirely.
Drew Brees' comments on national anthem protests on Wednesday generated quite a bit of reaction around the league. Perhaps nobody had a stronger response than retired tight end Martellus Bennett
Drew Brees believes in standing with his hand on the heart during the national anthem, and he cannot agree with anyone who decides to take a knee in protest. According the Patriots' McCourty twins, that is a disgrace.
Since retiring from football, former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champ Tedy Bruschi has found a new passion in running. He's completed three Boston Marathons, so you know Bruschi wasn't going to sit out Global Running Day on Wednesday.
Nobody ever really knows what Bill Belichick is thinking. Nobody except a writer from New York, of course.
Despite all of the viewpoints changing around the country, future Hall of Famer Drew Brees still cannot support the act of taking a knee during the national anthem.
Tom Brady has already taken charge in the Tampa Bay locker room -- even though he hasn't actually entered the Tampa Bay locker room.
Malcolm Butler got to relive the famous "Malcolm, go!" moment on Tuesday night, and isn't sure if he'd make the game-saving interception if they replayed the down again.
In recent years, Bill Belichick has taken a liking to organizing joint practice sessions with preseason opponents during the month of August. This year, he's going to have to change.
The New England Patriots and Kraft family released a statement regarding racial injustice Tuesday night.

It took a bit longer than usual due to winter conditions in New England, but the Patriots are headed home as AFC Champions after winning in Denver.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye reacted to the team's AFC Championship Game win.
It wasn't pretty, but the New England Patriots are headed to Super Bowl LX after beating the Denver Broncos, 10-7, in the AFC Championship Game.
The New England Patriots are in Denver to play the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game with a berth in Super Bowl LX on the line. Here's how you can watch.
Kevin Huerter made a 3-pointer just before the buzzer, lifting the Chicago Bulls past the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night.
Boston's biggest snowstorm in nearly four years will be a memorable one. Follow live updates here.
It's the biggest winter storm in years in Massachusetts. See who has the most snow so far.
Several school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire decided to stay closed for one more day Tuesday due to the snow.
Massachusetts got plenty of snow on Sunday. Unfortunately, this storm comes complete with a day two.
It took a bit longer than usual due to winter conditions in New England, but the Patriots are headed home as AFC Champions after winning in Denver.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
It took a bit longer than usual due to winter conditions in New England, but the Patriots are headed home as AFC Champions after winning in Denver.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye reacted to the team's AFC Championship Game win.
It wasn't pretty, but the New England Patriots are headed to Super Bowl LX after beating the Denver Broncos, 10-7, in the AFC Championship Game.
The New England Patriots are in Denver to play the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game with a berth in Super Bowl LX on the line. Here's how you can watch.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.