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Apparently the offseason enthusiasm for players is a bit more measured than it is for most folks.
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Apparently the offseason enthusiasm for players is a bit more measured than it is for most folks.
Football has not been the only topic during recent team meetings for the New England Patriots. In fact, football has taken a backseat to much bigger -- and much more important -- issues at hand.
The 2020 NFL season continues to take shape in new ways.
On Wednesday, The Players' Coalition urged Congress to pass the Ending Qualified Immunity Act, in a letter that included more than 1,400 athletes, coaches and executives.
Belichick said he is excited to increase his role in social change, following the lead of McCourty.
Mohamed Sanu has found a pretty unique -- and pretty awesome -- way to train while being locked out from Gillette Stadium. The receiver has turned to a football launcher to help with his punt-catching abilities.
Bill Belichick knows when football needs to take a backseat to more important discussions, and with the country in an unsettling place following the death of George Floyd, the Patriots head coach welcomed a powerful speaker to chat with his team last week.
NFL coaches were given the OK to return to team facilities last Friday. But Patriots coaches won't be back at Gillette Stadium for the foreseeable future.
There are never any empty words from Patriots safety Devin McCourty, whether he speaks them on the football field or off of it. He not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk, especially when it comes to doing good away from the game.
Julian Edelman is fired up for the 2020 football season, the first Tom Brady-less season in New England since 1999. So much so, in fact, that the fire is apparently starting to show in one area of Edelman's body.
Tedy Bruschi is eager to see the "new, young Patriots" in 2020, a team that will be led by its defense.
Former New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell was shot and killed Saturday night in Florida.
On Friday, Robert Kraft and family backed up the Patriots' team statement with a significant financial promise.
Several NFL players, including Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore, shared a video on social media Thursday night demanding the NFL step up and speak out against racism and racial injustice.
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.
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.
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.
Nobody ever really knows what Bill Belichick is thinking. Nobody except a writer from New York, of course.
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.
The New England Patriots and Kraft family released a statement regarding racial injustice Tuesday night.
Rob Gronkowski is now a full-time Tampa Bay Buccaneer. He is no longer a WWE champion.
The free-agent departure of Tom Brady is not the only major change for the Patriots this season. In fact, the team lost someone who's been with the franchise much, much longer than the quarterback.
Even though Tom Brady has moved on to Tampa Bay, comedian Bill Burr says that he's going to remain loyal to TB12.
With Brian Flores leading the way on the sideline and a slew of former Patriots on the roster, the Miami Dolphins may have a "New England South" feel to them in 2020. But one player who left Foxboro for sunny Florida this offseason says that will not be the case.
The Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña has been indicted on wiretapping and witness intimidation charges in connection with secret audio and video recordings at City Hall.
Federal funding cuts have stalled seawall projects in Massachusetts designed to protect coastal communities from storms like this weekend's nor'easter.
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
The impending nor'easter has couples getting married in Massachusetts scrambling to make changes.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for a nor'easter in Massachusetts this weekend.
Ticket refunds for the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium are available after the Massachusetts attorney general sent a letter to Ticketmaster.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
The impending nor'easter has couples getting married in Massachusetts scrambling to make changes.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
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.
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 Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
The Boston Red Sox edged Cleveland 1-0 on Wednesday night to snap the Guardians' six-game winning streak.
The Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.