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We often hear players say that their body is their temple, and that was the first thought that came to mind when news surfaced Friday that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski might require back surgery. While the potential back surgery is viewed as ...

The AFC East blog concludes this week's "Hope and Concern" series with the reigning AFC East champion New England Patriots. Biggest reason for hope: improved defense It is easy to point out the future Hall of Fame pair of quarterback Tom Brady ...

Rob Gronkowski is an elite tight end for the New England Patriots. He's a big target who gets open, has strong hands and blocks well. But it's also fair to officially tag Gronkowski with the "injury-prone" label. The latest news comes from USA Tod...

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter tweeted the following today: "A disc issue in Rob Gronkowski's back is being examined and could require surgery. This does not sound good ... Then followed up with this: "Rob Gronkowski's back issue considered minor,...

Patriots safety Tavon Wilson was a guest on Sirius XM NFL Radio's "Late Hits" program with hosts Alex Marvez and Jim Miller on Thursday night, and the interview served as a check-in of sorts on the off-the-radar 2012 second-round draft choice. It'...

In addition to a fourth surgery on his broken forearm, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski might need back surgery, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

With the announcement of Patriots top draft choice Jamie Collins signing his contract today, the timing coincides with a project we've been working on at ESPNBoston that highlights "20 years of top picks with Robert Kraft." For 18 of the 20 years ...

A look at key players for each AFC East team who are coming back from injuries: New England Patriots: There is no bigger injury concern in the AFC East this offseason than Rob Gronkowski. The Pro Bowl tight end has had three surgeries within the p...

The New England Patriots have signed second-round draft choice Jamie Collins, the team announced Friday. Collins was the team's top choice in last month's draft. Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Collins, who played defensive end at Southern Miss...

The Patriots have parted ways with a pair of defensive tackles in recent days, as both Kyle Love and Brandon Deaderick are now Jaguars. The team also released Myron Pryor earlier this offseason, and Ron Brace was let go near the end of the 2012 seaso...

Nine years ago I was a cub reporter covering the Cincinnati Bengals for the Columbus Dispatch. Chad Johnson was entering his fourth season and starting to come into his own. I watched Johnson come of age with the Bengals and also covered his decli...

Free-agent wide receiver Donte Stallworth has been cleared to return for all football activities relating to his injuries from a hot air balloon incident in April, a league source tells ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

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...

It's difficult to describe the Steelers as a lesser-known opponent for the Patriots given the recent history between the two teams, although they didn't play each other during the 2012 season (it almost feels like they are in the same division given ...

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is scheduled to undergo a fourth surgery on his left forearm next week, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The exact date of the surgery is not yet set. Gronkowski brought in noted orthopedic...

ESPN's "NFL Live" program discussed the Patriots' release of defensive tackle Kyle Love on Thursday, with host Trey Wingo speaking with ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss, before a brief panel discussion with analysts Brian Dawkins and Jason Taylor. Ques...