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Rob Gronkowski is officially on the clock. The longer the New England Patriots Pro Bowl tight end waited, the more likely he would miss the start of the 2013 regular season. That is why it was smart for Gronkowski to go under the knife now...

The AFC East blog continues its series on grading the 2010 draft class. Next we take a look at the New England Patriots. 2010 picks: DB Devin McCourty (first round), TE Rob Gronkowski (second), LB Jermaine Cunningham (second), LB Brandon Spikes...

The championship window for the New England Patriots will not be open forever. Quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are entering the tail ends of their respective careers -- meaning that the time for this Hall of Fame pair to win a fou...

We have potentially bad news for the New England Patriots and perhaps good news for the Buffalo Bills. According to Karen Gurigian of the Boston Herald, Patriots Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski will need a fourth surgery on his surgically-repair...

Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC East: New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman is back in a walking boot after re-injuring his right foot. Morning take: The injury woes continue for New England's offense. This is...

With the draft in the rearview mirror, what's the most pressing issue on each AFC East team's agenda? Buffalo Bills: The Bills did a good job in the draft by adding explosive players on offense. Rookie quarterback EJ Manuel and receivers Robert Wo...

The NFL draft is finally here! After months of projections and speculation, the NFL will take center stage in just a few hours for the first-round of the 2013 draft. The AFC East will be busy with five picks on Thursday night. With that in mind...

Here are the most interesting stories Monday in the AFC East: After the New York Jets traded away star cornerback Darrelle Revis, is Rex Ryan now a lame-duck coach? Morning take: If this is a must-win year, Ryan's prospects do not look promisi...

Let's take a look at whose stock is rising and falling this offseason in the AFC East. Falling 1. New England Patriots tight ends: It was no secret that New England Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski was on the mend after three surgeries on his ...

The injury woes of Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski (arm) received most of the attention for the New England Patriots this offseason. However, it turns out one of Gronkowski's offensive teammates also is on the mend. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Netwo...

The New England Patriots' offense is in major transition this offseason. Not only did the team completely make over its receiver position after losing Pro Bowler Wes Welker and starter Brandon Lloyd, but the Patriots have more offseason injury concer...

Memo to tight end Aaron Hernandez: You are now the top receiving option for quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Memo to receiver Danny Amendola: It's time to finally stay healthy for 16 games and put up Wes Welker-type numbers. ...

A look at the top under-the-radar move made by each AFC East team thus far this offseason: Buffalo Bills: The Bills have been quiet in free agency, especially compared to last year. But the signing of defensive tackle Alan Branch should pay off. B...

The New England Patriots added another wide receiver to the mix by signing 10-year veteran Michael Jenkins, ESPNBoston.com reports. He is 6-foot-4, 214 pounds and provides a big target on the outside for New England quarterback Tom Brady. Jenkins ...

The New England Patriots completed a controversial swap of slot receivers this week. The defending AFC East champions let go of Pro Bowl receiver Wes Welker and signed Danny Amendola to a five-year, $31 million contract. Both receivers have talent...

There was a lot of buzz about the Miami Dolphins this week. They are the early winners in free agency after signing speedy receiver Mike Wallace, linebackers Dannell Ellerbe and Philip Wheeler and re-signing starting safety Chris Clemons. Miami pl...