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In trying to "fix" the rules regarding what is and what is not a catch, the NFL may have inadvertently admitted that it improperly applied some rules when the Eagles beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
After that rule was voted down by owners, Ballard said he was not in favor of adopting it.
Rob Gronkowski will add another movie to his resume this offseason.
Are the Patriots interested in bringing Johnny Manziel to New England?
The NFL made a change that almost certainly will have a much larger effect on the game than the catch rule.
"It's not my decision to make. It's his decision, and he knows it."
When Danny Amendola signed in South Beach for big bucks, the Patriots lost a clutch receiver from their roster. They also lost their best punt returner.
Bill Belichick has had to say goodbye to a handful of key players this offseason.
Josh McDaniels broke his silence on Monday, chatting with the Boston Globe about his decision to spurn the Indianapolis Colts and return to the New England Patriots.
Kraft himself, after taking the necessary time to reflect after a painful loss, provided some perspective on Monday when he met with reporters at the NFL owners meetings. It was the type of long-view approach that has properly steered the franchise for well over two decades.
Bill Belichick once again decided to skip out on the annual coaches photo at the NFL owners meetings down in Orlando, Florida.
Some have said that a sit-down meeting with Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady was necessary to smooth things over, but the Patriots owner said Monday that the meeting has already taken place.
It's only fair that we put the microscope on these comments and blow them way out of proportion. Here goes.
"Some of the comments he might have made could have been made jokingly and misunderstood. I'm sure he didn't mean to offend anybody.''
Bill Belichick spoke with reporters Sunday, but didn't have much to say about benching Malcolm Butler in the Super Bowl.
Recently departed Patriots left tackle Nate Solder thanked fans in New England as he prepares to continue his career with a new team.
Prosecutors in Houston say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett for injuring a paraplegic woman as he tried get onto the field at Super Bowl LI to celebrate with his brother.
Bill's been zooming all over the country, and it's been difficult to keep track. So here's a list of everyone Bill's taken a close look at over the past few weeks.
NFL players joined attorneys, professors and others at Harvard Law School for a summit on criminal justice issues.
The Patriots lost Nate Solder to free agency, but they're maintaining some continuity on their offensive line by re-signing LaAdrian Waddle.
There were 13 NFL teams on hand to see Johnny Manziel throw a football on Thursday, and the New England Patriots were one of them.
NFL rules can confuse people. The people who make NFL rules can also confuse people.
After exploring free agency, linebacker Marquis Flowers has decided to return to the Patriots.
New Patriots defensive end Adrian Clayborn has racked up 30 sacks over his seven-year NFL career, but he's had to work a little bit harder than others to get to the quarterback.
The NFL Draft is just over a month away, so we re-examine who the experts think the Patriots will draft with the 31st pick.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Police in Winthrop, Massachusetts are investigating after a woman died following a shooting Sunday morning.
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.
Veteran Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. died Saturday night after falling from the third floor of a Dorchester home while battling a large fire.
Police in Winthrop, Massachusetts are investigating after a woman died following a shooting Sunday morning.
There is broad commitment on the principles of a deal, a senior Trump administration official said, and the administration feels positive about where things stand.
A woman was injured after being struck by a duck boat while crossing a street near Boston's Faneuil Hall on Friday afternoon, according to the Boston Police Department.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to UMass president Marty Meehan.
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."
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.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
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.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored and the Seattle Reign snapped Boston Legacy's five-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League.
The Minnesota Twins rallied from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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.