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Branch harbors no hard feelings
Boston Globe | December 04, 2008
The strained conclusion to Deion Branch's tenure with the Patriots will be forgotten this weekend, Branch said, when his former team travels to Seattle to face the Seahawks for the first time since Branch, the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, was traded there early in the 2006 season.

Patriots lure Colvin from civilian comfort
Boston Globe | December 04, 2008
Rosevelt Colvin received the phone call Monday from the Patriots. They offered him a return to the NFL, an opportunity he was not seeking. He waited to give his answer.

Welker isn't striking back
Boston Globe | December 04, 2008
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker does not expect any apologies from Steelers safety Ryan Clark , nor does he see why one would be necessary. Clark's vicious hit on Welker last Sunday, for which Clark drew a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty, was, in Welker's mind, merely a part of the sport.

From UPS to the NFL: Colvin back with Patriots
USA Today | December 03, 2008
Rosevelt Colvin spent weekday mornings fixing his daughters' hair and driving them to school in Houston. Sometimes he would ...

Patriots - Seahawks Injury Report - 12/3/2008
Patriots.com | December 03, 2008
The New England Patriots (7-5) and the Seattle Seahawks (2-10) announce the following player injuries and practice participation.

Rosey future for Pats LBs; Wed. notebook
Patriots.com | December 03, 2008
Former Patriots LB Rosevelt Colvin is back with the team. Hear from him, plus Wes Welker on his return from a devastating hit in the Steelers game and an update from Wednesday's practice.

Children's Hospital Boston honors Cassel, Wilfork
Patriots.com | December 03, 2008
New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel and defensive lineman Vince Wilfork were honored at the Children's Hospital Boston event "Champions for Children's" at the Seaport World Trade Center Boston Tuesday night.

Patriots bring back Rosevelt Colvin
Kansas City Star | December 03, 2008
The New England Patriots signed linebacker Rosevelt Colvin on Wednesday.

Patriots sign LB Rosevelt Colvin
Patriots.com | December 03, 2008
The New England Patriots signed free agent linebacker Rosevelt Colvin today. The Patriots also signed linebacker Angelo Craig to their practice squad.

Patriots.com News Blitz - 12/3/2008
Patriots.com | December 03, 2008
A familiar face could be back in Foxborough this week. Plus, some surprising reaction to the hit on Wes Welker from the NFL office in New York, and a look at New England's third-down woes this season.

Colvin rejoins Patriots to play outside linebacker
Boston Globe | December 03, 2008
Rosevelt Colvin spent weekday mornings fixing his daughters' hair and driving them to school in Houston. Sometimes he would be in Indianapolis at the two UPS stores he owns.

Patriots bring back LB Colvin
Boston Globe | December 03, 2008
The New England Patriots shored up their injury-riddled linebacker corps Wednesday by signing veteran free agent Rosevelt Colvin.

Welker not upset with hard hit by Steelers safety
Boston Globe | December 03, 2008
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker doesn't expect an apology from Ryan Clark for leveling him and said the Steelers safety made a good play Sunday.

Will Seymour see more time?
Boston Globe | December 03, 2008
Earlier this week, defensive lineman Richard Seymour said he didn't agree with the Patriots' decision to replace him on third down early in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Third and long is a downer for Patriots
Boston Globe | December 03, 2008
When a defensive game plan unfolds as desired, it usually goes something like this: Stop the run on early downs, set up a longer-yardage passing situation on third down, then dial up some pressure-based schemes to create havoc and end the opponent's drive.

Patriots place CB Jason Webster on IR
Patriots.com | December 02, 2008
The New England Patriots announced that they have placed cornerback Jason Webster on the reserve/injured list today.

Patriots visit Seahawks on Sunday afternoon
Patriots.com | December 02, 2008
The Patriots travel to play the Seahawks in Seattle for the first time in 15 years, kicking off the final month of the NFL regular season with an inter-conference clash.

Steelers win might doom Patriots' hopes
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 02, 2008

Ask PFW: A mixed mail bag
Patriots.com | December 02, 2008
Lots of great questions on a host of different topics this week from our passionate readers. Obscure records, even more obscure plays, and even a question about a player's ancestry came up in this edition of Ask PFW.

Patriots will play Bucs in London next season
USA Today | December 02, 2008
The New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season at Wembley Stadium, the third straight year the NFL will ...

Patriots ready for 2-game trip to West Coast again
Boston Globe | December 02, 2008
The New England Patriots are preparing for their second weeklong stay on the West Coast this season.

Patriots CB Jason Webster on IR with ankle injury
Boston Globe | December 02, 2008
New England Patriots backup cornerback Jason Webster will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

Trip to London capital idea?
Boston Globe | December 02, 2008
The Patriots will visit a city with a Big Ben next season, but it won't be Pittsburgh, and the Ben is an iconic clock, not a quarterback named Roethlisberger.

Patriots keep it simple
Boston Globe | December 02, 2008
As the NFL playoff picture begins to come into focus in the final month of the season, it's pretty clear that the Patriots really can't afford to lose another game.

Bucs to face Patriots at Wembley Stadium in London in 2009
Orlando Sentinel | December 02, 2008
TAMPA — For at least a week next fall, Cuban sandwiches will give way to fish and chips in Tampa.

Patriots & Buccaneers to play in London in 2009
Patriots.com | December 01, 2008
The NFL announced today that the New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 25 at Wembley Stadium in London as NFL's International Series of regular-season games.

Some players take loss personally; Monday notes
Patriots.com | December 01, 2008
A number of Patriots said they felt personally responsible for New England's 33-10 loss to Pittsburgh Sunday. Plus, reaction to the vicious hit on Wes Welker and news about a 2009 Patriots road trip across the pond.

Harassing Steelers' D turns table on fumbling Patriots
USA Today | December 01, 2008
On his way out of Gillette Stadium on Sunday night, James Harrison got an earful of analysis from LaMarr Woodley. It was all ...

Patriots and Buccaneers will play in London next year
Kansas City Star | December 01, 2008
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at London's Wembley Stadium when the National Football League continues its International Series.

Bucs To Play Patriots In London 'Home' Game Next Year
Tampa Bay Online | December 01, 2008
The Bucs are going overseas. And they're taking the Patriots with them. The Bucs and New England Patriots have been chosen by the National Football League to play a regular-season game in London next season on Oct. 25.

Patriots.com News Blitz - 12/1/2008
Patriots.com | December 01, 2008
Reaction to the Pats' latest loss from all around the football world tops today's Patriots.com News Blitz.

Game 12 Matchup: Steelers vs. Patriots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 01, 2008

Steelers dominate Patriots, 33-10
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 01, 2008

Gerry Dulac's Two-Minute Drill: Game 12 vs. Patriots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 01, 2008

Steelers Report Card: Game 12 vs. Patriots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 01, 2008

Defense reigns as Steelers crush Patriots, 33-10
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 01, 2008

Steelers win might doom Patriots' hopes
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 01, 2008

Setback to Steelers hurts Pats' chances
Philly.com | December 01, 2008

Pats to play Bucs in London in 2009
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
The New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season at Wembley Stadium, the third straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital.

Struggling Patriots focus on immediate future
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
New England Patriots players are spending little time thinking about next year's game in London that was announced Monday. They're more concerned with the long trip they'll make in the other direction.

They reigned with iron fist
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - The defense? Everyone knows by now about Pittsburgh's D and how it leads the NFL in rushing, passing, total defense, homeland defense, and just about every other defensive category known to man. OK, maybe that was a bit of an exaggeration, but maybe it wasn't such a far-fetched notion to the Patriots in yesterday's 33-10 loss at Gillette ...

Moss gathers some drops
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - Mother Nature did what few NFL defenses can yesterday, take Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss out of his element.

Patriots QB harried by Harrison
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - James Harrison stood in his corner of the Steelers locker room, his work terrorizing the Patriots done for the evening, and held court for a small cluster of reporters. One of them asked him if he felt unstoppable. Well, he reasoned aloud, anyone can be stopped.

Faulk a lone bright spot
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - The 134th regular-season game of Kevin Faulk's career isn't one he'll remember fondly.

Slater fumbled kickoff, grasped his responsibility
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - Kickoff returner Matthew Slater could have done what he was supposed to do midway through the third quarter. He could have run.

Cassel won't read and react to losing
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - Matt Cassel isn't going to read this, so there's no need to sugarcoat it: If last week was, as Randy Moss termed it, hellified ball, yesterday was more like petrified ball.

Relax, rest of the schedule not meaty
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - Every so often we get these reminders that last year was last year and this year, well, ain't.

Steelers' defense stifles Patriots in 33-10 win
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
New England won two Super Bowls this decade after beating Pittsburgh in AFC championship games.

'Burgher joint
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - It was a soggy blur of black and gold opportunism. Turnover, after turnover, after turnover, after turnover, after turnover. There were five straight in all, and when the Patriots were done dropping the ball, having it stripped, and throwing it to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a winnable game had devolved into a damp and disappointing 33-10 defeat.

Steelers' defense stifles Patriots in 33-10 win
Boston Globe | December 01, 2008
New England won two Super Bowls this decade after beating Pittsburgh in AFC championship games.

Steelers stifle Cassel, push Pats nearer elimination
Baltimore Sun | December 01, 2008
The Pittsburgh Steelers' NFL-best defense stopped Matt Cassel's two-game offensive surge and pushed the New England Patriots closer to strange territory: a sideline seat for the playoffs.

Steelers' 'D' too much for Pats
Buffalo News | December 01, 2008
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Steelers snapped the Patriots' spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: Knock 'em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards.

Patriots Postgame Quotes
Patriots.com | November 30, 2008
New England Patriots players comment on their 33-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 30, 2008.

Steelers Postgame Quotes
Patriots.com | November 30, 2008
Pittsburgh Steelers players comment on their 33-10 win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 30, 2008.

Steelers-Pats analysis: The better team won today
Patriots.com | November 30, 2008
It certainly wasn't a lack of effort that cost the Patriots this game. It was just that the Pittsburgh Steelers made the plays when they had to and New England didn't in this 33-10 home defeat.

Patriots vs. Steelers: Game Notes
Patriots.com | November 30, 2008
Kevin Faulk totaled 121 yards from scrimmage in the Patriots 33-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The following are notes from the game.

Patriots offense hits Steel defense, lose 33-10
Patriots.com | November 30, 2008
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense derailed the Patriots offensive locomotive of late to the tune of 33-10.

Patriots vs. Steelers: Pregame notes, Inactives
Patriots.com | November 30, 2008
The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers announce the following inactive players for today's game.

Head to head: Steelers' Clark gets chance to help cover Patriots' Moss this time
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | November 30, 2008

LeBeau tactiful as always about Patriots, cheating
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | November 30, 2008

Steelers' defense stifles Patriots 33-10
Boston Globe | November 30, 2008
The Steelers snapped the Patriots' spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock 'em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards.

DEs Keisel of Steelers, Warren of Pats inactive
Boston Globe | November 30, 2008
Starting defensive ends Brett Keisel of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ty Warren of the New England Patriots were inactive for Sunday's game.

Patriots WR Wes Welker leveled by rough hit
Boston Globe | November 30, 2008
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker did not return Sunday after being leveled late in the third quarter by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark.

Business promises to pick up for Faulk today
Boston Globe | November 30, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - At this stage of his career, Kevin Faulk doesn't need any endorsements. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said as much, but then he gave Faulk one, calling him a "special player."

Steel trap
Boston Globe | November 30, 2008
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) at New England Patriots (7-4) 4:15 p.m., Channel 4; Line: Patriots by 1

No surprises behind curtain
Boston Globe | November 30, 2008
FOXBOROUGH - A lot has changed in the NFL since 1995, but the Pittsburgh Steelers haven't changed a lot.

Rerouted receiver
Boston Globe | November 30, 2008
NEWTON - He heard too many different things from different doctors and trainers. None of them were comforting.

John Niyo: Patriots proteges struggle
Detroit News | November 29, 2008
Maybe it's a cautionary tale in Detroit, as the fans start clamoring for the Patriot Act. Bring in Scott Pioli as the new general manager. Hire Josh McDaniel as the new coach. Heck, why not sign Matt Cassel as the new quarterback while you're at it, Mr. Ford?

Steel trap
Boston Globe | November 29, 2008
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) at New England Patriots (7-4) 4:15 p.m., Channel 4; Line: Patriots by 1

Ready to play through pain
Boston Globe | November 29, 2008
Richard Seymour is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a knee injury, but there didn't seem to be any question in the defensive end's mind that he is playing.

Patriots' Redd trades in blue for black
Boston Globe | November 29, 2008
The Patriots dressed warmly for yesterday's light practice, wearing sweats and shells. Before heading out the door of the locker room, reserve linebacker Vince Redd tugged his No. 49 jersey over his head, but it wasn't blue, like the ones ordinarily worn by the defense in practice.

Steelers-Pats Keys to the Game; Friday notes
Patriots.com | November 28, 2008
A look at the key match-ups in this Sunday's AFC showdown between potential playoff teams Pittsburgh and New England. Plus, news and notes from the Patriots locker room and Friday's practice.

Game Center: Patriots vs. Steelers
Patriots.com | November 28, 2008
Get all the latest details on this Sunday's Patriots-Steelers game at Gillette Stadium. Here you'll find a game preview, press conference coverage, injury reports, photos and more.

Gillette Stadium to host 2008 MIAA EMass Super Bowls
Patriots.com | November 28, 2008
The games will return to Gillette Stadium on Dec. 6, 2008, when 12 teams represent their communities in the 2008 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) EMass Super Bowls.

Steelers Notebook: Polamalu, Clark glad they will face Patriots
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | November 28, 2008

Patriots.com News Blitz - 11/28/2008
Patriots.com | November 28, 2008
Your stomach may be full from Thanksgiving dinner, but we know you've always got room for Patriots news. So, feast your eyes on today's Patriots.com News Blitz.

Dolphins defense looks for redemption against Rams
Boston Globe | November 28, 2008
It has been a tough week for the Miami Dolphins' defense. Linebacker Channing Crowder was fined for his role in an altercation with a New England player, and veteran Joey Porter apologized after refusing to leave the field as coach Tony Sparano had ordered. Porter was fined $7,500 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct for verbally abusing an opponent.

Patriots get ready for Roethlisberger, Parker
Boston Globe | November 28, 2008
Let's get physical has long been the mantra of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have annually featured a stout defense and strong running game in earning a spot near the top of the AFC.

Cassel? He's the definition of a winner
Boston Globe | November 28, 2008
Merriam-Webster came out with its Word of the Year this week. No, it wasn't "hellified," but that was Randy Moss's choice.

They have to get in the zone
Boston Globe | November 28, 2008
The Patriots have had no problem finding the end zone the last two games, but they have had a tougher time keeping opponents out of it.

He's one of the best
Boston Globe | November 28, 2008
Among the many things the Patriots had to be thankful for yesterday as they took a brief timeout to celebrate Thanksgiving, nose tackle Vince Wilfork should be near the top of their list.

Light fined, but avoids suspension
Boston Globe | November 27, 2008
Matt Light walked into the Patriots' locker room yesterday a little lighter in the wallet after his brawl with Miami linebacker Channing Crowder, but thankful National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell didn't force him to spend his Thanksgiving weekend like so many other football fans: sprawled on the couch at home watching games.

A quarterback peek
Boston Globe | November 27, 2008
Tom Brady made a surprise appearance yesterday at the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Thanksgiving Dinner on Harrison Avenue and served meals and signed autographs at the charity function, which he attended with his girlfriend, Gisele Bundchen .