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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 10: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts against the New York Giants during the second quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: Did Tom Brady’s departure play a role in big number of opt outs?

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 31, 2020

Patriots: Brian Lewerke’s return makes it clear Bill Belichick sees something

Adam Weinrib

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Jul 31, 2020

Patriots: Tanking for Trevor Lawrence is the weakest conspiracy of all time

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 31, 2020

Patriots: Watching Tom Brady’s first practice with Bucs absolutely sucked for NE fans

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 31, 2020

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 25: Safety Kyle Dugger #23 from Lenoir Rhyne of the South Team during the 2020 Resse's Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama. The North Team defeated the South Team 34 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

Patriots: Players who can snag starting jobs after recent string of opt outs

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 30, 2020

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Patriots: Does high opt-out rate in New England speak to Bill Belichick’s culture?

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 30, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 21: Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots signs autographs for fans after defeating the Buffalo Bills 24-17 in the game at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Patriots: Patrick Chung explains his reasoning behind opting out

Adam Weinrib

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Jul 30, 2020

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Patriots: NFL exec’s comment on Bill Belichick dealing with opt-out situation sums up his career

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 29, 2020

New England Patriots QB Cam Newton, getting ready to dab (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Patriots: Cam Newton signing fully ruined by string of opt outs

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 29, 2020

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 01: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Devin Funchess #17 (not pictured) during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: Cam Newton post-practice pic with Julian Edelman will fire up Pats Nation

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 29, 2020

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 11, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 27-24. (Photo by Rob Leiter/Getty Images)

Patriots: why signing Jadeveon Clowney won’t solve team’s issues

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 29, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 21: Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots signs autographs for fans after defeating the Buffalo Bills 24-17 in the game at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Can New England Patriots overcome players opting out this season?

Nick Snelling

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Jul 28, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 09: Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: 4 free agents NE can sign to replace Dont’a Hightower and Marcus Cannon

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 28, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 08: Marcus Cannon #61 of the New England Patriots leaves the field after suffering an injury during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Patriots: depth chart behind Dont’a Hightower and Marcus Cannon suggests NE is in big trouble

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 28, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 08: Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: writer tweets and deletes wild gaffe about Dont’a Hightower’s fiancee

Adam Weinrib

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Jul 28, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 22: Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots looks on before a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Patriots: Patrick Chung opts out of 2020 and further decimates Pats defense

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 28, 2020

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 17: Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Patriots: NE cleared a ton of cap space with Hightower and Cannon opt-outs

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 28, 2020

Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: Dont’a Hightower and Marcus Cannon opting out of 2020 to derail Super Bowl hopes?

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 28, 2020

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Danny Vitale #45 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the football against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Patriots: FB Dan Vitale and backup guard opt out of 2020 season

Adam Weinrib

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Jul 27, 2020

Bill Belichick, New England Patriots. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Patriots: Bill Belichick finally discussed Cam Newton and compared him to lacrosse star

Adam Weinrib

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Jul 27, 2020

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots warms up before the start of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Patriots: Julian Edelman must absorb Tom Brady’s leadership role in 2020

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 27, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Cornerback Jason McCourty #30 of the New England Patriots celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

Patriots: Jason McCourty explains why he’s nervous about 2020 season

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 27, 2020

FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 18: Dante Scarnecchia of the New England Patriots watches on before a game with the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on November 18, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Patriots: How OL can still thrive after losing Dante Scarnecchia

Jerry Trotta

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Jul 27, 2020

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 01: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: 2021 cap situation suggests NE could afford another season of Cam Newton

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 27, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 08: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gives a thumbs up to passing cars at the "Soup-R Bowl" at Gillette Stadium on May 08, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots Foundation and Massachusetts Military Support Foundation worked in partnership to provide meals to 1000 military families suffering from food insecurity. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots: training camp schedule revealed after players agree to safety measures

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 27, 2020

BOWLING GREEN, IN - SEPTEMBER 16: J'Mar Smith #8 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs is seen during the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Houchens-Smith Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Patriots: Bill Belichick cuts another 9 players after opting against split squads

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 26, 2020

Chase Winovich #50 of the New England Patriots follows the play during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Patriots: Chase Winovich gets trolled by teammates after weird Instagram post

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 26, 2020

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Patriots: team releases former Packers and Browns cornerback

Thomas Carannante

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Jul 26, 2020

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