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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue's reputation for producing great quarterbacks is recognized throughout college football, as names like Brees, Griese, Herrmann, Dawson and Everett are linked to the program. But there's another position where Purdue ...

We continue our position-by-position look at the Patriots as they head into the draft with an examination of the defensive ends. Current personnel: Chandler Jones, Rob Ninkovich, Jermaine Cunningham, Justin Francis, Jake Bequette, Armond Armstead...

A pair of Patriots earned significant bumps in their 2013 base salary by reaching playing time and performance incentives during the 2012 season. Defensive end Rob Ninkovich, who led the team with eight sacks and played more than 85 percent of the...

Moving along with our positional review, we'll examine a spot that the Patriots had good depth at in 2012, defensive end. 2012 Final Depth Chart: Rob Ninkovich, Chandler Jones, Justin Francis, Trevor Scott, Jermaine Cunningham, Jake Bequette Ke...

It's that time of year again! The 2012 football season is in the books, and it was another year of ups and downs in the AFC East. For the second straight year only one team -- the New England Patriots -- made it to the playoffs. But that doesn't m...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Several large cardboard boxes stood in the center of the New England Patriots locker room on Monday morning, as players filed in and packed away their belongings, their season having ended short of a trip to Super Bowl XLVII. ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Sharing some sound bites from the Patriots' locker room on their upcoming opponent, the Baltimore Ravens. DEFENSIVE END ROB NINKOVICH On how the Ravens are similar to the Patriots: "They are similar in how they are built, bi...

Bruschi on Tap: Gronk injury brings out new questions and plenty of concerns.

New England's win over Houston wasn't magical. But it was exactly what the Pats needed.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Thoughts on the Houston Texans' 41-28 divisional-round loss to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium: What it means: The end of the road for the Texans, who finish 13-5. A season that once looked like it could end at th...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A few thoughts on the New England Patriots' 41-28 divisional playoff victory over the Houston Texans. What it means: The Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game to face the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium for the s...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Defensive starters for the Patriots: DE -- Rob Ninkovich DT -- Brandon Deaderick DT -- Vince Wilfork DE -- Chandler Jones LB -- Dont'a Hightower LB -- Brandon Spikes LB -- Jerod Mayo CB -- Aqib Talib CB -- Alfonzo Denn...

Injuries to defensive end Rob Ninkovich and cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Alfonzo Dennard have been a focus for the Patriots this week, but Friday's official injury report brought good news as both Talib and Ninkovich were removed, meaning they'll be on...

The New England Patriots made a massive overhaul to their injury report on Friday, removing 15 players who had been listed as limited in Thursday's session.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots had perfect attendance at practice for a third consecutive day on Friday, wrapping up their week of preparations for Sunday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Defensive end Rob Ninkovich (hip) ...

Everyone knows quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots' top-rated offense will be ready for the postseason. But what exactly do we make of New England's inconsistent defense? Will we see the aggressive Patriots defense that shut out the...