Patriots Blog: Welker Doesn't Practice, Likely Won't Play Friday
It's starting to look like Wes Welker is going to be a no-show for the Patriots third preseason game on Friday night in Tampa against the Buccaneers.
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It's starting to look like Wes Welker is going to be a no-show for the Patriots third preseason game on Friday night in Tampa against the Buccaneers.
There were a couple of things to take away from today's practice.
Looking to address a weakness from last season, the New England Patriots are auditioning a few different players as kickoff returners in a bid to boost production.
Despite joining a competitive and crowded field of wide receivers, Jabar Gaffney is happy to be back in New England.
Tom Brady said he was just being himself in a recent Funny or Die video that has the Patriots quarterback losing his cool at a sporting goods store.
Now that Welker has officially signed on the dotted line, it's a good time to take a comprehensive look at the depth chart and try to guess which wide receivers will still be on the roster for Week 1.
For Donte' Stallworth, a return to the New England Patriots means another shot at a Super Bowl Ring.
Both were on hand to help Echostor Technologies CEO John Dooley deliver a $100,000 donation to the Franciscan Hospital for Children.
Gresh, Zo and Bert Breer debate the worth of Wes Welker to the Patriots and whether or not New England should resign him.
Live from radio row in Indianapolis, Gresh & Zo opened things up looking at the Patriots secondary and how the Giants passing game can attack them.
The Patriots will be the home team of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis and will wear their blue jerseys.
The New England Patriots had perfect attendance on the field Thursday in their final practice of the week before hosting the Denver Broncos in the playoffs.
Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien is reportedly off to Penn State, but the team will not let his departure become a distraction as they get ready for next Saturday's playoff game.
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The sexual assault case against New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman has been terminated, prosecutors announced Thursday.
The Patriots hosted 250 underprivileged kids from Massachusetts and Rhode Island at the annual holiday party.
Matthew Slater was the latest Patriot to help fill in on the defensive side of things, and played well for someone taking his first defensive snaps in the NFL.
In the last couple of weeks, Julian Edelman has played on the defensive side of the ball for the New England Patriots, and he has made a difference.
The New England Patriots have signed defensive back Nate Jones to add some depth to their secondary.
Is the Patriots defense getting better or are the opponents just bad? Gresh & Zo debate.
Gresh & Zo tell us why this was an important game for the Patriots defense.
It seems like Julian Edelman is finding new ways to get on the field for the Patriots.
Was it the offense or the defense that was more responsible for the Patriots loss to the Giants?
New England Patriots president Jonathan Kraft is confident the NFL will have HGH testing soon, and there is no need for congress to step in.
Patriots receiver Wes Welker was absent from Wednesday's practice session with what was listed as a neck injury.
Under the proposal, passengers would travel by Commuter Rail from Middleboro to Bourne.
About half of Gen Z say they use AI at least once per week, but that doesn't mean they are thrilled.
Preparations are ramping up near Gillette Stadium with the World Cup just around the corner.
The union that represents Boston Police officers is criticizing the city for cutting staff during what is historically a busy season for violence after a shooting near TD Garden.
Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, officials said.
The union that represents Boston Police officers is criticizing the city for cutting staff after a shooting near TD Garden.
School bus drivers and monitors in Marlboro went on strike Wednesday morning.
Two communities in Massachusetts have canceled their Fourth of July activities for reasons that include staffing shortages, officials said.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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.
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."
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was announced as the NBA's top coach for 2025-26.
The U.S. Men's National Team revealed its 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with Matt Turner and Miles Robinson making the cut.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
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.