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While the equation may be that simple for a football team, it's obviously a bit more complex for the player involved. And when that player is 38 years old with a family of seven children, getting released midseason carries with it its own set of challenges.
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley says he will play Monday night against the New England Patriots barring any setbacks at practice this week.
Tom Brady may be down one weapon when he and the Patriots take the field on Monday night against the Jets.
The Rams appear determined to tie their own hand behind their back while competing in the NFL. It is a bold strategy.
If you haven't been following Dan Roche's weekly Fantasy Football advice, now would be a good time to jump aboard. Rochie is pretty good at this.
The start to Ben Watson's Patriots reunion did not go how either side likely anticipated. But after a rocky beginning, it seems as though both sides have benefited slightly.
Michael Bennett is having a tough time with his reduced role on the New England Patriots. Kyle Van Noy feels for the veteran quarterback hunter.
Just in case the need should once again arise this season, the Patriots are keeping tabs on free agent kickers. New England welcomed in four kickers on Tuesday, including 11-year veteran Nick Folk.
Michael Bennett was missing from Tuesday's Patriots practice in Foxboro, but it was not because of an injury.
The Patriots practiced on Tuesday with a few new -- but familiar -- faces on the field.
Ask Gronk himself, and he says he is not making a comeback to football.
The Patriots are reportedly signing former Giants and Jets tight end Eric Tomlinson.
The Patriots have found a roster spot for Ben Watson.
The Patriots are scouring the market looking for help at offense, but some assistance could be coming from within.
Taking a quick scan around that AFC, it's difficult to spot any team that's functioning on any level close to the Patriots at this point in time.
Tom Brady probably wants Gronkowski back even more than his owner, but the quarterback isn't going to pressure his pal into making a comeback.
Last year, it was TB1K, as Tom Brady raced (or plodded) toward 1,000 career rushing yards. This year, Brady is in pursuit of more rushing greatness.
It is a worthwhile exercise to look at the total points allowed by the Patriots to see how it compares to those all-time, historic, remembered-forever-in-our-hearts-and-minds defenses
Michael Bennett's playing time -- or lack thereof -- is getting interesting.
The Patriots are now fully out of fullbacks. Jakob Johnson is headed to injured reserve.
Please enjoy the leftover thoughts from the Patriots' vexing, problematic, and oh-so-terrible 35-14 win over the Giants.
The Patriots don't play another football game for 11 days, and that's a good thing for Josh Gordon's injured left knee. But they should still find some more help at the wide receiver position.
Tom Brady passed Peyton Manning on the NFL's All-Time passing yards list, but it wasn't his arm that had teammate Julian Edelman referring to the QB as the GOAT on Thursday night.
Not even six full weeks into the season, the NFL might as well scrap the pass interference review system entirely. It's useless.
The Patriots' No. 1 corner went into full lockdown mode from that point forward, a performance that was so outstanding that it inspired future Hall of Famer Darrelle Revis to gush about Gilmore on Twitter.
For some people on Cape Cod, storm watching is a must, getting an up-close look at the beach.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
Major League Baseball announced Saturday's game has been moved to the home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Wind and rain from a nor'easter arrived on Cape Cod on Friday afternoon.
The nor'easter's unusual track will have implications for the Boston weather forecast this weekend.
Scituate, Massachusetts, residents are preparing for possible power outages throughout the week due to this weekend's nor'easter. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
Logan Airport in Boston is seeing flight delays and cancellations due to the nor'easter this weekend.
Tourists and residents in Hyannis, Massachusetts, are riding out this weekend's nor'easter as ferries to the islands remain shut down.
Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts in Foxboro, Massachusetts have been canceled as Boston braces for a nor'easter.
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.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.
Major League Baseball announced Saturday's game has been moved to the home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Boston Red Sox rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
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.
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.