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Rohrwasser immediately faced questions about the tattoo when talking with New England reporters shortly after being drafted, and the next day, he reportedly was overwhelmed with emotion.
Further adding to the notion that the Patriots are OK with Jarrett Stidham taking over for the departed Tom Brady, the team didn't even try to sign recently released quarterback Andy Dalton.
Does Bill Parcells belong in the Patriots Hall of Fame? It's a debate that has raged on among Patriots fans since the former head coach was first up for enshrinement in 2011.
You can officially remove Andy Dalton from the list of potential Patriots quarterback options.
The Patriots, really, really like Jarrett Stidham. Here's a collection of some post-draft commentary on Stidham to prove it.
What remains a bit of a question mark is whether the Patriots really had to make their move with the 37th overall pick to select Dugger. According to one story, it seems that it might have been necessary.
The Patriots' war room -- or rather, war rooms -- for the 2020 NFL Draft was a much different setup than the team is used to from years past.
The Patriots officially announced all of their free-agent signings.
OK, well. Deep breath. Here goes: Andy Dalton, New England Patriots. How's it sound to you?
As it turns out, leaving New England does not guarantee a player from avoiding needless, over-sensationalized "controversies." Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have learned that the hard way.
The Patriots added three more Lombardi Trophies to the franchise's collection during the 2010s, so it's no surprise that their All-Decade team from the last 10 years is stacked with some serious star power.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had some fun with Tom Brady's little run-in with the law down in Tampa Bay.
James Develin retired from football on Monday, but the now-former Patriots fullback may not be out of the game for long.
An updated look at New England's depth chart, which has only two options at quarterback -- for now.
Tom Brady's recent visit to his new offensive coordinator caused some mild controversy in the NFL, but the league has determined the Buccaneers quarterback did not violate any offseason work rules.
Patriots great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Tippett is mourning the loss of his mother and stepfather due to complications from coronavirus.
An emotional New England Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser told WBZ-TV he's going to have a controversial tattoo linked to a right-wing militia group removed.
You're not supposed to notice the fullback. But when the fullback is James Develin, he can't be ignored.
Fullback James Develin has called it a career, announcing his retirement on Monday.
Obi Melifonwu's days with the New England Patriots are reportedly over.
If some oddsmakers have anything to say about it, the Patriots have themselves a big move coming, as the Patriots are suddenly the team considered most likely to sign Cam Newton, according to Fanduel's sportsbook.
Folks who followed the draft very closely know that it was the ever-mysterious Ernie Adams who was the real star of the weekend.
Quarterbacks. Receivers. An undersized running back. A guy named Bill Murray. The Patriots found a little bit of everything on the undrafted free agent market.
The New England Patriots added a second undrafted free agent quarterback in as many days.
The New England Patriots continued adding to their roster on Sunday, coming to an agreement with former University of Miami defensive end Trevon Hill.
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.