Gunner Is Safe: Patriots Waive Obi Melifonwu To Create Roster Spot For Antonio Brown
As you may have heard, the Patriots are signing a certain All-Pro wide receiver on Monday. With that, they had to free up a roster spot.
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As you may have heard, the Patriots are signing a certain All-Pro wide receiver on Monday. With that, they had to free up a roster spot.
"There was no intent to get out of this deal. It wasn't premeditated at all."
The Patriots defense was downright dominant against the Steelers in Week 1. They could be even better in the coming weeks.
Mike Tomlin, Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are all tremendous losers. Let's get into that, plus all the other Leftover Thoughts from the Patriots' 33-3 win in Foxboro on Sunday night.
Antonio Brown will be staying with Tom Brady as he gets used to New England. Tom Brady just wishes the world didn't know that his doors are open.
Any time a team adds a dynamic offensive threat like Antonio Brown, their quarterback is going to be pretty excited. Tom Brady is no exception.
Ben Roethlisberger wasn't in the mood for talking when asked about former teammate Antonio Brown.
We are never short on captivating storylines here in New England, now are we?
Here are all the highs, and the few lows from the Patriots' 33-3 thumping of the Steelers.
The defending champs kicked off their season with a Super celebration, and they followed it up with a victory over the Steelers.
It was a grand celebration at Gillette, as the Patriots kicked off the 2019 season in championship fashion.
Tom Brady is all in on the Patriots' acquisition of Antonio Brown. As in, not 100 percent in, not 1,000 percent in, but one million percent in.
Van Noy was unable to play in the game due to the birth of his child, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
Winning never gets old for New England football fans.
The Patriots have held five banner raising ceremonies over the last two decades, and will have another on Sunday night. Fans love them, but the players don't get to enjoy them.
Antonio Brown's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said the wide receiver is ready to commit to life in New England.
It's officially Tom Brady hype video season.
In a universe where only football (and not YouTube or Instagram) existed, the Patriots' addition of Antonio Brown would likely cause a supernova. Yes, Antonio Brown is that good.
The results from the two most important offensive players are in. The Antonio Brown signing is a thumbs up.
Fans are reacting to the news that the Patriots have a new offensive weapon – Antonio Brown.
Bill Belichick's made countless surprising moves in his career. He may have just outdone himself by acquiring Antonio Brown in the midst of a career crisis.
Antonio Brown wasn't out of work for long -- the Patriots picked up the receiver on Saturday, the same day he was released by the Oakland Raiders.
The New England Patriots have reportedly signed cornerback Jonathan Jones to a three-year extension.
Patriots fans lined up outside the Pro Shop at Gillette Stadium Saturday to buy the latest version of Robert Kraft's Nike sneakers.
The 2019 Patriots season will start like five others in the last 17 years -- with a banner ceremony. If all goes according to plan, they'll have to make room for another banner by season's end.
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing on both sides and multiple ejections.
Massachusetts immigration experts say they are breathing a "sigh of relief" following the Supreme Court's Tuesday decision on birthright citizenship.
For parts of the Massachusetts North Shore, the fate of 4th of July swimming for beachgoers rests on the timeline of temporary pipes being installed to stop a wastewater sewage leak.
The suspect is dead after a shooting in Berlin, Massachusetts, led to a standoff on I-495 in Lowell Tuesday evening.
Interstate 495 in Lowell has been shut down in both directions due to police activity, snarling traffic on the busy road during the Tuesday evening commute.
There's an Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area from Wednesday through Saturday with temperatures at or above 100 degrees.
Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed ahead of what could be the most extreme heat wave in years for the Boston area.
For parts of the Massachusetts North Shore, the fate of 4th of July swimming for beachgoers rests on the timeline of temporary pipes being installed to stop a wastewater sewage leak.
The Blue Hill Observatory in Milton, Massachusetts is closed after vandalism overnight caused damage at the 141-year-old landmark.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Cade Civalli gave up one hit in seven innings and had a career-high 13 strikeouts in the Washington Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night, snapping Boston's five-game winning streak.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing on both sides and multiple ejections.
Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras broke down in tears in the dugout after hitting a 421-foot home run.
Wilson Contreras hit a three-run homer, Caleb Durbin added a home run of his own, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.