Archive for August, 2011

Patriots To Dedicate 2011 Season To Myra Kraft

The Patriots announced Tuesday that their 2011 season will be dedicated to Myra Kraft, who passed away on July 20th after a battle with cancer. Players and coaches will honor Myra with a patch to be worn on their chests for every game this season. The patch, donning Myra’s initials, is in remembrance of Myra’s [...]

Ochocinco Wants to Live in the Home of a Pats Fan

Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco wants to stay in the home of one of the team’s fans according to Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald. “I’m going to do something different,” Ochocinco said. “I’m actually going to stay with a fan, probably the first 2-3 weeks of the season, so that should be fun until [...]

Albert Haynesworth Missing Practice with an Undisclosed Injury

Patriots defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has missed the past four practices with an undisclosed injury. Bill Belichick termed Haynesworth “day-to-day” and working hard to get back on the field according to Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald. “He’s getting some treatment and I think he’ll be back out there as soon as he can. I [...]

Crowder Says He’s Retiring Following Workout with Pats

Last week the Pats tried out former Dolphins LB Channing Crowder, and now that a few days have passed, the LB says that he’s retiring. The 27-year-old was let go two weeks ago by the Dolphins. He told WQAM radio in Miami that he was walking away from the game after six seasons. Crowder was [...]

New Under Armour Commerical Featuring Tom Brady

Under Armour launched its new footwear campaign today featuring Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton, New England QB Tom Brady and MMA star Georges St-Pierre.

Pats Bring Back DL Gerard Warren

Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced the team has re-signed defensive lineman Gerard Warren. “With Gerard, it’s something we agreed to do earlier, and today happened to be the day for it,” he said. Warren spent the 2010 season with the Patriots, elevating into a starting role at left end when veteran Ty Warren was lost [...]

Patriots DL Shaun Ellis Placed On PUP List

One of the new Pats has already found himself on the PUP list, as the team has put defensive lineman Shaun Ellis has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list, according to a league source. Ellis was not ready to practice upon signing with the team on Monday. He can resume practicing at [...]

Grading What the AFC East Has Done to This Point in Free Agency

AFC EAST Buffalo Bills Unsigned players: LB Akin Ayodele (UFA), QB Brian Brohm (UFA), OLB Keith Ellison (UFA), RB Quinton Ganther (UFA), DT John McCargo (UFA), TE Jonathan Stupar (UFA), CB Ashton Youboty (UFA). Key arrivals: Ex-Chargers WR Buster Davis, Aug. 5; Ex-Packers UFA ILB Nick Barnett, July 31; Ex-Jets UFA WR Brad Smith, July [...]