For those of you that thought the Patriots may attempt to bring back Richard Seymour, you can forget about that. CSNNE reports:
In a wide-ranging interview with csnne.com’s Tom E. Curran, former Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour flatly ruled out a return to Foxboro as he approaches free agency.
“There’s probably about 31 teams I’d consider going [...]
Although it has been widely reported for over a week, it looks like Junior Seau has finally signed with the New England Patriots. Versus, the television network he is currently working on his television show (Sports Jobs with Junior Seau), broke the news:
The host of Versus’ “Sports Jobs with Junior Seau” is returning to his [...]
With linebacker Jerod Mayo sidelined indefinitely, the Patriots certainly need to add some depth at the linebacker position.
The Patriots opened Monday’s game in the 3-4, but after Mayo went down, switched almost exclusively to the 4-3. If the Patriots were to switch exclusively to the 4-3, at least until Mayo returns to the field, it [...]
Michael Lombardi and NFL.com report:
NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi report Richard Seymour was placed on the Raiders’ reserve-left squad list Friday.
The move indicates that the Raider consider Seymour part of their organization, essentially acknowledging that the trade with New England is official, and that Seymour has left the team without permission.
The Raiders sent a 2011 first-round [...]
Via Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post:
I’m told reliably that Richard Seymour isn’t looking for a long-term contract from the Raiders, that in fact his absence centers solely on his unhappiness with the trade. The comments from coach Tom Cable are really irrelevant since the trade papers have been signed and approved by the [...]
Update: This is obviously not happening, as Feeley was released by the Eagles yesterday. Not to say the Pats won’t pick him up, definitely wouldn’t rule that out.
Fox29 in Philadelphia is reporting:
Long-time Eagles backup quarterback A.J. Feeley seems headed to New England, after some roster moves in New England today.
The Patriots cut Andrew Walter, the [...]
According to WEEI.com, the Patriots have signed free agent running back Chris Taylor. Taylor is a power back who rushed for 99 yards in week 17 of his rookie season.
The Patriots have also released cornerback Mike Richardson. Richardson, a sixth round pick in 2007, was another favorite of mine, although he was a much longer [...]
And another Patriot heads off to the AFC West. This time, it’s defensive end Le Kevin Smith. Adam Schefter reports via Twitter:
Denver and New England are dealing. Denver just acquired DE LeKevin Smith from the Patriots. Don’t know terms but know Broncos needed D help
I liked Smith in his few years here. A hard worker [...]
Kevin Carter will either play for the Patriots or retire from the NFL. Shalise Manza Young of the Providence Journal reports:
Kevin Carter, the 14-year veteran defensive lineman who worked out with the Patriots early last week, has narrowed his future down to two options: playing for New England or retiring.There does not seem to be [...]
In roster news, the Patriots have made the release of Matt Gutierrez and signing of quarterback Andrew Walter official.
Walter hasn’t had much success in the league, but apparently Belichick saw something he liked in him when he worked him out.
Also, the Boston Globe is reporting that veteran defensive end Kevin Carter is scheduled to visit [...]