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New Patriots punter Bryce Baringer’s prize is his journey — and carrying on the legacy of his friend

Baringer is trying to keep a level head now that he’s in the NFL. His motto has helped him persevere through tough times, but will also keep him grounded during the good times.
Christopher L. Gasper

It’s not as easy now for the Patriots to deflect off-field trouble such as the Jack Jones case

The Patriots no longer have the on-field glory to fall back on when problems arise with one of their players.

Aaron Rodgers to speak at psychedelics conference in Colorado

The Jets quarterback, who has been open about his use of ayahuasca in the past, will join rapper Jaden Smith and former Texas Governor Rick Perry in speaking at the event.
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Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill being investigated for assault and battery

Miami-Dade police spokesman Angel Rodriguez confirmed Tuesday via email that police are investigating an “assault/battery” involving Hill from Sunday.

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Patriots cornerback Jack Jones pleads not guilty to gun charges, is released on bail
Jones faces as much as 30 years in prison if convicted of all charges, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden’s office.

Chad Finn
If the Patriots sign DeAndre Hopkins, there will be good reason to be optimistic about them again
This columnist has been a little too hopeful with the Patriots in recent seasons, but the free agent receiver is a legitimate game-changer.

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Few knew about Marte Mapu before the Patriots drafted him. But he’s looking like a perfect fit.

He is listed as a linebacker, but in spring practices, his talent and versatility at several spots were obvious.
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Patriots will have joint practices on the road with Packers and Titans this summer

The club announced official dates for the sessions: Aug. 16-17 in Green Bay and Aug. 22-23 in Nashville.
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Patriots cornerback Jack Jones to face arraignment after arrest on gun charges at Logan Airport

Jones was arrested Friday night and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying a loaded firearm, among other charges.
ben volin | on football

The Patriots, of all teams, can’t afford patience with Jack Jones. He has to go.

Jones has a history of off-field problems, and the Patriots have a history with players and guns.
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Jack Jones’s tweet criticizing Ja Morant over gun issues resurfaces following arrest at Logan Airport

Jones was arrested Friday, just weeks after calling out the Grizzlies star on Twitter over firearm responsibility.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

The Buffalo Bills and Stefon Diggs have their issues, but they need each other for 2023

Bills coach Sean McDermott needs Diggs more than ever, following two straight embarrassing postseason losses that have put McDermott on the hot seat.
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Patriots cornerback Jack Jones arrested at Logan Airport with guns in carry-on luggage

Jones, 25, was arrested on Friday and charged with five offenses, including unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying a loaded firearm, after two guns were found in his luggage at the security checkpoint in Terminal B.
Ben Volin | On football

Patriots offseason has been ‘normal,’ and after last year, that counts for something

It is noteworthy that the turmoil of 2022 seems to have been squashed now that Bill O’Brien is aboard as offensive coordinator.
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Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins checks in from Patriots locker room

Hopkins, who is a free agent, posted on his Instagram story a photograph of him standing alongside Patriots outside linebacker Matthew Judon.
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The defense looks solid once again, and other takeaways from Patriots practice this week

The Patriots canceled the final practice of mandatory minicamp Wednesday and the offseason program concludes Friday, after which players will be off until training camp.
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Jabrill Peppers feels good about himself, and even better about the Patriots defense

Bill Belichick wasn’t shy about noting the growth the 27-year-old defender has shown since joining the program last offseason.
Patriots notebook

Patriots players backpedal on talk about signing star receiver DeAndre Hopkins

Neither DeVante Parker nor Matthew Judon showed interest in discussing the 31-year-old wide receiver, who is set to visit Wednesday and Thursday.

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New Patriots punter Bryce Baringer’s prize is his journey — and carrying on the legacy of his friend

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