James Harrison Aggressively Dismisses Rumors Surrounding Malcolm Butler's Super Bowl Benching
James Harrison -- a temporary Patriot who was part of that 2017 playoff run -- is here to squash all of the Malcolm Butler rumors.
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James Harrison -- a temporary Patriot who was part of that 2017 playoff run -- is here to squash all of the Malcolm Butler rumors.
Bill Belichick spoke generally about releasing players before finally mentioning Cam Newton by name.
Before taking any questions about New England's Week 1 tilt against the Miami Dolphins, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick started his Monday morning Zoom call with reporters by clarifying some comments that he made about the COVID-19 vaccine.
As part of the Patriots' roster reshuffling on Wednesday, the team placed wide receiver N'Keal Harry on injured reserve.
The former Patriots receiver isn't surprised by anything that Bill Belichick does -- including Tuesday's decision to cut Cam Newton and roll with rookie quarterback Mac Jones.
Anyone hoping to see that first real chance to succeed in New England can't help but feel a little let down that the Cam Newton era ended so soon.
Belichick adamantly denied that Newton's -- or anyone's -- vaccination status impacted his decisions on roster cutdown day, and noted that many positive COVID cases around the NFL have been in players who are vaccinated.
Bill Belichick spoke to the media on Wednesday morning, a day after releasing Cam Newton and making the call for Mac Jones to be the Patriots' quarterback.
After an open competition at the kicker spot this summer, the Patriots are going with Quinn Nordin, the undrafted rookie out of Michigan.
After the Patriots released Cam Newton on Tuesday, former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel tweeted, "Belichick never surprises me."
And now, there is no doubt: The Patriots are Mac Jones' team.
The kicking duties this summer have largely fallen on the shoulder of undrafted rookie Quinn Nordin, as the veteran Nick Folk has mostly been a spectator due to what he deemed as "a little bit of soreness."
When Rhamondre Stevenson showed up to Patriots training camp, the rookie couldn't complete the team's conditioning test. He's a come long way in a short time.
Cam Newton has still not spoken publicly since he was forced to miss five days of work due to the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.
It stands to reason that No. 1 will be QB1 when the season kicks off on Sept. 12.
Cam Newton took the first snaps at QB for the Patriots, ahead of Mac Jones, in Newton's return to the practice field.
Bill Belichick was pressed to add further details to the circumstances that led to Cam Newton missing three days of practice.
It's more probable than not that Bill Belichick has made up his mind on who will be starting at quarterback for the Patriots in Week 1. But that doesn't mean he is going to enlighten everyone else on that decision.
As is usually the case, Matthew Slater provided thoughtful insight when asked how a player not being vaccinated could hurt the team.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was not very interested in expanding on the team's statement regarding Cam Newton's current absence from the team.
If there's one thing that has been a staple of the Bill Belichick era in New England, it's been a deep understanding of the rules.
We all expected some form of a quarterback competition in Foxboro this summer. But we did not anticipate this.
Nick Folk has been missing from Patriots practices for several weeks with an unknown ailment. The veteran kicker picked a good time to return.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by a police officer outside a home in Lexington, Massachusetts Saturday, according to the D.A.
The Boston Marathon is now just hours away for about 30,000 runners from around the world who have been training months for this day.
The controversial "senior assassin" game that's popular with high school seniors is causing problems again, this time in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior after published photos of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at a resort prompted her resignation.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by a police officer outside a home in Lexington, the D.A. said.
The controversial "senior assassin" game that's popular with high school seniors is causing problems again, this time in Lawrence.
The Boston Marathon will be run on Monday and the weather forecast for the 2026 race will be better for runners than spectators.
The Boston Marathon is now just hours away for about 30,000 runners from around the world who have been training months for this day.
The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior after published photos of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at a resort prompted her resignation.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
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.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior after published photos of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at a resort prompted her resignation.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
The Boston Bruins will play the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and now the full schedule has been released.
Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.