Shining Light: New England Inks Tackle to Extension
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The New England Patriots Wednesday signed left tackle Matt Light to a six-year contract extension. As per team policy, financial terms were not released.
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The Patriotsâ offensive line has been the bedrock of its record-setting season.
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The New England Patriots appear ready to name Eric Mangini defensive coordinator.
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Washington Redskins right tackle Jon Jansen signs a five-year, $23 million contract extension Tuesday.
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Of all the positions on the Patriots' roster, few have as much uncertainty as linebacker, as Tedy Bruschi and Junior Seau have expiring contracts and Rosevelt Colvin has a $7.6 million salary cap charge. While the status of those three will be sorted out over the coming weeks, the Patriots made a move yesterday, signing veteran free agent T.J. Slaughter. ...
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The New England Patriots Monday announced the signing of first-round draft pick Benjamin Watson. As per team policy, terms of the tight end's deal were not released.
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Running back Corey Dillon won't be returning to the Patriots, but fullback Heath Evans will be in the fold. The team and Evans have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, according to a league source.
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The value of Heath Evans's place on the Patriots' roster had just come to life on national television.
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At 6 feet 3 inches and 218 pounds, Kelley Washington already stands out in the Patriots' receiving corps. He hopes to put that size to good use.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots ended the holdout of receiver Deion Branch on Monday by trading him to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick.
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If respect for an opponent can be measured in silence, then the taciturnity of Patriots left tackle Matt Light yesterday spoke volumes about his for Miami defensive end and Patriots nemesis Jason Taylor.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach  Jon Gruden has been given a three-year contract extension after  leading the team to its second divisional title in three years.
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The New England Patriots waived linebacker Justin Kurpeikis and defensive back Omare Lowe on Wednesday. Kurpeikis played in all five games since being signed from the practice squad on Nov. 22 and had six special teams tackles.
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New Hampshire wide receiver David Ball rocks back on his heels and loops his thumbs through the straps of his backpack as he talks. Players passing him outside the fieldhouse locker rooms Wednesday slap him on the shoulder or nudge him in the back as he talks. He's all smiles.
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PLAYERS TO WATCH: New England Â­ QB Tom Brady has a record of 30-4 as a starter in games played after Nov. 1; RB Corey Dillon, with 900 yards rushing already
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The Patriots are on the cusp of making a major free agent splash, as linebacker Adalius Thomas is scheduled to arrive at Gillette Stadium today. Assuming he passes a physical and there are no unexpected hitches, the sides are expected to finalize an agreement to make Thomas a Patriot, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
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The Patriots were exceptionally close to acquiring receiver Donte' Stallworth in a trade before last season when the Eagles swooped in. New England made sure it got its man yesterday, trumping at least three other clubs by signing Stallworth to a free agent contract that could be as short as a one-year deal or as long as a six-year pact.