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who played in New England from 2018-20.

Mccourty later tweeted a photo of himself in front of one of the billboards. The 35- year- old announced his retirement last week and intends to pursue a career in sports media. The Patriots will be holding a retirement press conference next Tuesday at the team’s Hall of Fame at 2 p.m.

“It has been a great ride,” Mccourty told his twin brother and NFL Network analyst Jason Mccourty on Friday. “I got the opportunity to talk to Mr. Kraft, to talk to Bill ( Belichick), a lot of the guys on the defensive

$10 million coming off an injury. The Patriots could also pursue a veteran receiver via trade with Arizona’s Deandre Hopkins, and Denver’s Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton reportedly on the block.

Hours after Meyers’ departure, the Patriots agreed terms with their first outside free agent, Broncos offensive tackle Calvin Anderson.

According to the NFL Network, Anderson is signing a two-year deal. He projects as a swing tackle in New England, where Trent Brown is the only proven starter on the roster.

Anderson, who turns 27 this month, has 11 career starts at left tackle and one at right tackle. Last season, he started seven of his

If that need is at receiver, all the more reason to get on the phone and work a trade.

They just don’t have the knack when it comes to drafting wideouts. staff. Unbelievable ride, man, and I think it’s always tough to come to the end.

“This whole offseason has been so much back and forth for me mentally … but ultimately I think this is the best decision for me, my family, for my career. To be able to look back on my 13 years and just enjoy it.”

Mccourty entered the league as a first- round draft pick in 2010 and became the fourth player in franchise history to be named to the Pro Bowl as a rookie. He later earned All-pro second team honors in 2013 and 2016, and ranks third in Patriots history with 35 career

14 game appearances at left tackle and allowed just two sacks in 289 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus. Anderson also registered an allowed pressure rate of 3.6% and an average run-blocking grade.

He entered the league as an undrafted rookie with the Patriots in 2019. Soon after his deal was announced, Anderson confirmed his agreement by tweeting, “I remember signing with you after the draft! Everything comes full circle, and I can’t wait to give you everything I have and more. Not much for me to say, but a lot for me to do. Let’s work.”

As for Peppers, he is reportedly returning on a two-year deal after playing an increasingly impor

So whether it’s a trade for Deandre Hopkins or Jerry Jeudy, or both, more has to come, because right now, the Patriots are losing not only on the field, but in the regular- season interceptions, trailing only Ty Law and Raymond Clayborn. He was voted a captain every season after his rookie year and finished his career as a three- time Super Bowl champion and two- time Pro Bowler.

“For 13 years, Devin made everyone in our organization feel better and be better because of who he is — a pillar of professionalism, unselfishness, work ethic, preparation, intelligence and performance,” Bill Belichick said in a statement last week. “I am excited to see him bring those same traits to his next chapter and brighten the lives of

tant role on defense last season. He recorded 60 tackles and a fumble recovery in 17 games over his debut season in New England. Peppers rotated with veterans Devin Mccourty, Kyle Dugger and Adrian Phillips, often playing close to the box. With Mccourty retired, Peppers brings crucial depth at a position of strength.

He originally joined the Patriots last offseason on a one-year deal after three seasons with the Giants and two in Cleveland. Coming off an ACL tear, Peppers played his best football down the stretch and made five starts in 2022. The 27-year-old is one of the Pats’ most physical players and a core special teamer who made eight stops in the kicking game last year.

court of public opinion.

Does Bill Belichick really think Jones throwing to Devante Parker, Kendrick Bourne and Tyquan Thornton holds a candle to all the highpowered offenses in the AFC? Does Belichick really think he’s going to get back into the playoffs with that group?

NBC analyst and Patriots Hall of Famer Rodney Harrison sure doesn’t see that happening. He sees an obvious dearth of talent, and it’s not just on offense.

“It comes down to talent. ( Bill) said it himself.

even more people.”

NFL teams submitted 15 rule changes this week for owners to review during the league’s annual meetings later this month, including five that would alter the replay review system.

Among the proposals were amendments that would allow coaches to challenge personal fouls, allow referees to consult on penalty enforcement and allow coaches to receive a third challenge if they win one of their first two challenges. The Rams introduced another proposal that would make

He rejoins Dugger, Phillips, Josh Bledsoe, Brenden Schooler and Brad Hawkins on the team’s safety depth chart. Bryant and newly re-signed cornerback Jonathan Jones also have experience playing safety and could patrol the back end of Bill Belichick’s defense once again in 2023.

Between their biggest transactions of the day, the Pats tendered restricted free agent defensive back Myles Bryant at a rightof- first- refusal level, per source.

Unless Bryant signs with another team and the Patriots decline to match, he will return on a one-year, $2.6 million contract. Bryant, who entered the league as an undrafted rookie in 2020, is a restricted free

Great players make great coaches,” Harrison said when reached earlier in the week. “You gotta get some talent. You gotta get somebody who puts some fear in people. Nobody scares me.”

Does Belichick not see that? What team is he looking at?

While he likes to exercise patience and let the deals come to him, he really doesn’t have that luxury anymore. Based on Kraft’s remarks earlier in the year, not to mention prior to last season, there’s pressure on Belichick to get the roughing the passer penalties reviewable and/or able to be challenged.

The Eagles are pushing to change the the onside kick. According to their rule change, a scoring team could maintain possession if it converts a fourth-and-20 down from their own 20-yard line immediately after a touchdown or field goal. Owners rejected previous proposals built around a fourth-and-15 conversion. Philadelphia also proposed players should be able to wear the No. 0 on their uniforms.

Twenty-five teams also proposed combining all of the NFL’S preseason roster cut deadlines into a single day at the end of the summer.

agent because his contract expired after he accrued fewer than four years of league service. If he signs an offer sheet from another team, the Patriots can match that offer and retain him or decline and let him walk.

In 17 games last season, Bryant made 70 tackles, broke up six passes and grabbed an interception playing both cornerback and safety. If he returns, he would become the eighth player the Patriots have resigned this offseason, following Peppers, cornerback Jonathan Jones, special teamer Matthew Slater, linebacker Raekwon McMillan, defensive tackle Carl Davis, and offensive linemen Conor Mcdermott and James Ferentz.

team back to being relevant as a contender in the league again, and get back to the postseason after missing this past season.

He won’t be able to do that unless he gets busy, and acquires a few more difference-makers, especially on offense. Oh, and now he has to replace Meyers, his best receiver, to boot.

So there has to be more to come. Because this just doesn’t cut it. This doesn’t get anyone excited or interested for the 2023 season. Not by a long shot.