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Oct 31, 2015; Iowa City, IA, USA; Maryland Terrapins defensive back William Likely (4) returns a kickoff against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa won 31-15. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots add William Likely and waive Corey Vereen

New England Patriots: How the Patriots could acquire Richard Sherman

New England Patriots: 2 Patriots listed on PFF’s ‘Top 50 Players For 2017’

New England Patriots: The clock is ticking on Jordan Richards

Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during warmups before the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Can Gronkowski stay healthy and make an impact in 2017?

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England defensive end Trey Flowers (98) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Trey Flowers is ready to be even better in 2017

Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) catches a touchdown past Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Green-Thompson (54) during the fourth quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Brandin Cooks has impressed coaches early on

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Eric Mangini hopes to talk to Bill Belichick again

Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) reacts after a fumble recovery against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Rob Ninkovich

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) avoids the diving tackle attempt by the Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: New running backs have impressed James White

Jan 31, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; A general view of a New England Patriots football helmet sculpture display prior to Super Bowl LI. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Top team in ESPN’s 2017 Preseason Football Power Index rankings

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) wait to take the field before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Early 53-Man Roster Projection

Dec 12, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers (98) waits for a snap during the first half of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Trey Flowers

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-38 in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Tom Brady named best quarterback over 30 years old

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) speaks to his teammates before Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Devin McCourty

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: James White is wisely putting Super Bowl behind him

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Four players, two coaches among 99 who will shape 2017 season

Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) misses the snap and tackled by New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Chris Long

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Cannon (61) against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Marcus Cannon

Oct 29, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Austin Carr (80) dive into the end zone in the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Austin Carr focused only on football now

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots middle linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) reacts after a sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Dont’a Hightower

Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones (24) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Cyrus Jones has something to prove in 2017

Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; A general view of Camping World Stadium during the 2017 Pro Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: 6 Players who will make the Pro Bowl in 2017

Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) reacts after a play in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots 2016 Player Grade: Malcolm Butler

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia reacts as he leaves the field following the win against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 16-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Matt Patricia starting over with defense in 2017

Apr 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) steals the Super Bowl jersey of quarterback Tom Brady prior to the Opening Day game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Rob Gronkowski wisely praised by NFLPA to rookies

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) makes a catch for a long gain in overtime as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) defends during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Danny Amendola provides value with his great hands

Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore watches as the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: Stephon Gilmore impressing early on in OTAs