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Here's what stood out on the practice field at day two of minicamp for the Patriots.
Now with a year under his belt and a full spring of OTAs and minicamp, the veteran QB is in better position to perform this year for the Patriots.
Stephon Gilmore's absence made news in the morning, but here's what took place with the players who did show up for the mandatory work.
Patriots quarterback Cam Newton's absence due to a hand injury may be short-lived.
Cam Newton is not taking part in any on-field activities after injuring his throwing hand during OTAs, but Patriots head coach Bill Belchick doesn't sound too concerned with the ailment.
Patriots quarterback Cam Newton did not finished Friday's OTA session in Foxboro after suffering a hand injury on the field.
Josh McDaniels is a busy man this summer. He's got four very different quarterbacks to work with at Patriots OTAs, and is hard at work to make sure they're all ready to compete when training camp rolls around at the end of July.
We're getting our first glimpse of Mac Jones in action for the New England Patriots.
OTAs are in full swing in Foxboro, with most of the attention on the Cam Newton-Mac Jones battle at quarterback.
Based on the photos shared by the team, the Patriots appear to have something resembling a full house this week.
Another day, another Julio Jones report involving the Patriots.
Julian Edelman will be watching the upcoming Patriots season from afar as a former player, but he still sounds pretty invested in all things New England football -- especially the quarterback competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones.
While there's a long way to go between now and Week 1, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky said Monday that the Patriots should put the rookie under center as soon as possible.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft was pretty elated that the team was able to get a potential QB of the future in Mac Jones -- and they didn't even have to trade up to draft him.
The starting quarterback job will not simply be handed to Mac Jones. He'll have to earn it. For now, the title belongs to Cam Newton.
"Yeah, I mean, at the end of the day, you kind of want to just get the right fit. And I feel like secretly I really wanted to go to the Patriots all along."
Cam Newton is apparently not part of the group skipping out on the Patriots' offseason training sessions.
"Look, the quarterback is the most important position on the team. We know that. He touches the ball over 70 times [per game]. So one way or another, we have to get that position solidified."
Cam Newton is an NFL MVP, a collegiate national champion, and a bona fide sports superstar. He can now add "Professional Interviewer" to his lengthy résumé.
Bill Belichick might not be done -- and he might still be looking to target the most important position on the field.
You can have some question marks in certain areas, but you should have no doubt about this: The New England Patriots are once again a very good football team.
"Of course, of course," Van Noy said. "I want to talk to Cam. I mean I feel like me and Cam have a similar mindset, and that's to win, and I'm excited to work with him.
One of the first people to reach out to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne after he signed with the Patriots was his new quarterback, Cam Newton, who Bourne is confident will bounce back for New England in 2021.
Last year, during a painfully rough season, Cam Newton said that he tuned out the doubters and critics who were picking apart his play. This offseason, though, he's listening.
A man was shot and killed on a street in Boston late Wednesday morning. Police are still searching for the shooter.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed the Protect Act into law Wednesday to limit ICE agents' access to schools, hospitals, and courts in the state.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
The last nanny who worked for the Clancy family testified at trial that Lindsay was a wonderful mom who loved her children.
The annual "Bowl for a Goal" event supported the continued success of unified sports.
The last nanny who worked for the Clancy family testified at trial that Lindsay was a wonderful mom who loved her children.
The Lindsay Clancy trial is creating a national conversation about postpartum mental health. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children. Prosecutors say she did it deliberately, but her defense argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Dr. Kameelah Phillips and Dr. Catherine Birndorf discuss postpartum mental health and warning signs.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed the Protect Act into law Wednesday to limit ICE agents' access to schools, hospitals, and courts in the state.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A man was shot and killed on a street in Boston late Wednesday morning. Police are still searching for the shooter.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Adley Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
The Boston Red Sox traded infielder Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed relief pitcher Erik Miller.
The Boston Red Sox have traded for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman just ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.