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New England Patriots Positional Breakdown: Linebackers

(This is another entry into the ‘Positional Breakdown’ feature on Musket Fire.) Under Contract for 2013: Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes, Dont’a Hightower, Mike Rivera, Dane Fletcher, Jeff…Read More

New England Patriots Week 16 Perfect Practice Attendance

Now that linebacker Mike Rivera has returned to practice after missing two sessions with an ankle injury, the New England Patriots were not missing anyone in today’s final practice heading into Sunday’s…Read More

New England Patriots release Jeff Tarpinian

The New England Patriots have released linebacker and special teams ace Jeff Tarpinian for the second time this season, and it is likely to make room for Aqib Talib on the 53-man roster. The 25-year-old…Read More

New England Patriots sign Mike Rivera and Derrick Martin

Yesterday, the New England Patriots signed defensive back Derrick Martin to replace CB Sterling Moore in what was an interesting move made by the Patriots. The Pats also continued their recent linebacker…Read More

Brandon Bolden and Jerod Mayo out Wednesday

The New England Patriots were missing six players at practice yesterday, including outside linebacker Jerod Mayo and rookie running back Brandon Bolden. Mayo injured his elbow against the New York Jets…Read More

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Mike Rivera in New England Patriots locker room

According to ESPN Boston, linebacker Mike Rivera was spotted in the New England Patriots locker room…Read More

New England Patriots release Greg Salas

The New England Patriots released Greg Salas, Mike Rivera, and Lex Hilliard yesterday, with Salas’s…Read More

New England Patriots release Niko Koutouvides and Jeff Tarpinian

New England Patriots linebackers Niko Koutouvides and Jeff Tarpinian were cut yesterday in favor of the…Read More

Making the Cut: New England Patriots Linebackers

After the New England Patriots waived injured linebacker Dane Fletcher, the scope turns to the fringe-roster…Read More