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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. ...

We've heard the excuse plenty of times: When Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski does something zany, the New England Patriots simply shrug it off as "Gronk being Gronk." In the past, that was understandable. But Gronkowski's recent incident of part...

The New England Patriots have very few weaknesses on offense. But one of the glaring issues all season has been drops. According to ESPN Stats and Information, New England was tied for fourth in the NFL with 37 drops this season. The Patriots and ...

Two AFC East players advanced in the "Madden NFL 13" cover tournament. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, a No. 2 seed, and No. 7 seed Darrelle Revis of the New York Jets both advanced to the round of 16. Gronkowski defeated teammate a...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick continues to love his tight ends. The reigning AFC champions are expected to sign former Denver Broncos tight end Daniel Fells, adding to an already talented position. ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss repo...

Here are the most interesting stories Saturday morning in the AFC East: New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made his first comments about his controversial, post-Super Bowl dancing after losing to the New York Giants. Morning take: A...

Here are the most interesting stories Friday morning in the AFC East: Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington provides a cautionary tale about pursuing injured quarterbacks like Peyton Manning. Morning take: Pennington's career is al...

Super Bowl Sunday is finally here. It's time to crown a new champion for the 2011-12 season. Here are the most interesting Super Bowl stories Sunday morning in the AFC East: The New England Patriots were relaxed after their final preparations ...

Five nuggets of knowledge about Super Bowl XLVI: Legacy builders: The New England Patriots and New York Giants didn't have much interest in talking about the big picture during Super Bowl week. Anything beyond Sunday's game was too much to compreh...

INDIANAPOLIS -- New England Patriots Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to play Sunday against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLV, team sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Gronkowski sprained his ankle in the AFC Championship Game ag...

INDIANAPOLIS -- With all the talk surrounding New England Patriots Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski, the back and foot injury to teammate Sebastian Vollmer is flying under the radar. But the potential return of Vollmer, New England's starting rig...

INDIANAPOLIS -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski missed another practice on Monday. His left ankle sprain has his playing status in question for Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants. The Patriots are the topic of our latest pol...

New England Patriots starting tight end Rob Gronkowski will not practice Thursday because of a left ankle sprain, according to ESPNBoston.com. He injured it during the third quarter of the AFC Championship Game when his foot was caught under Baltimor...

Three things to know about Super Bowl XLVI, which will be played Feb. 5 between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Indianapolis: 1. Giant rematch: New England's 2012 playoff revenge tour continues. The Patriots entered the playoff...

Here are the most interesting stories Thursday morning in the AFC East: The New York Giants say they will not be afraid to attack New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis. Morning take: I hope this is not the Giants' offensive game plan. I've s...

Three AFC East teams were in action in Week 8. The division went 1-2 but had several standout performances. So, who was the AFC East Player of the Week? Reggie Bush of the Miami Dolphins had the second 100-yard game of his career and first with...