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Former Patriots assistant coach Markus Paul dies

Paul, 54, was taken to the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency at the team’s facility.

Cam Newton likes what he sees from latest generation of mobile QBs, including Kyler Murray

With multiple young, mobile quarterbacks on New England’s schedule this season, Patriots quarterback Cam Newton says he roots for their success except in games when he’s playing against them.

Patriots’ Julian Edelman still not ready to practice

Edelman, who is rehabbing from a knee procedure, was eligible to return last Sunday against the Texans and remains eligible to return this Sunday against the Cardinals.

Taking a closer look at the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day matchups

Despite Washington and Dallas both being 3-7, the winner will be in first place in the NFC East for at least a few days, longer if Philadelphia loses this weekend.

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Steelers-Ravens Thanksgiving game postponed to Sunday
Four Ravens players were placed on the COVID-IR this week, prompting the NFL to shift what would have been Pittsburgh's first home Thanksgiving game.

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What Kliff Kingsbury has to say about his relationship with Bill Belichick and the Patriots
Kingsbury's Cardinals are in town this week, and he'll face off against his first NFL coach for the first time.

Taking a look at the AFC playoff picture for Week 12

The Steelers and Chiefs are battling for the top seed, while the Patriots face a tough road as they try to reach the playoffs for a 12th straight season.

Why the Patriots should bring back Cam Newton next season

Is there anyone out there who would be a better stopgap as the Patriots search for their next young quarterback to lead the franchise?

Patriots’ Lawrence Guy helping needy families this Thanksgiving

Each family received a turkey, fresh vegetables, sides, fixings, and a $20 Stop & Shop gift card.

Bruce Arians: Tom Brady is getting ‘confused’ with coverages ‘that might be causing some inaccurate balls’

Brady's deep-ball numbers have been down the past few games — to the tune of 0 for 22.

Cowboys cancel practice over medical issue involving ex-Patriots coach

Strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul “experienced a medical emergency” Tuesday morning at the Dallas facility.

Rex Burkhead says he’s out for the season after suffering knee injury vs. Texans

The dependable running back went down Sunday after his right knee made contact with a defender's helmet. The team hasn't revealed the extent of the injury.

Brady vs. Belichick? Forget the debate; it’s clear that they need each other

The downward fortunes of both teams give us a definitive answer to the question, and it's not a satisfying one.

Jared Goff and the Rams hold off Tom Brady and the Buccaneers for 27-24 win

Tom Brady threw a late interception to help give the Rams the victory.

Ravens shut facility after RBs Dobbins, Ingram test positive for COVID-19

Tthe NFL does not appear to be considering a postponement of Thursday night’s game unless there are further positive tests by the Ravens.

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