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Pats pick up Mitch Petrus

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

In what could be a strong to quite strong hint that guard Logan Mankins will miss some time with an ankle injury suffered on Sunday against the Bills, the Patriots have signed free-agent guard Mitch Petrus. The team announced the move on Tuesday. Petrus…

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have signed guard Mitch Petrus to shore up their battered offensive line,

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Two days later, receiver Stevie Johnson still can't get over how the Buffalo Bills botched their final play in a loss to the New England Patriots last weekend.

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills receiver Stevie Johnson questions why a more experienced player wasn't targeted on the final offensive snap in a loss at New England last weekend.

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In this installment of Inside the Playbook, Greg A. Bedard and Jermaine Wiggins analyze the factors that led to Devin McCourty's game-winning interception in the final minute Sunday vs. the Bills.

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Let’s be honest: The AFC East is a baaaaaad division this season. But let’s chat about it. We can discuss all things related to the Miami Dolphins (4-5), Buffalo Bills (3-6), New York Jets (3-6) and New England Patriots (6-3). If you merely want to ve…

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Players have been given the day off, and will return to practice Wednesday as they prepare for Sunday's home game against the surprising Indianapolis Colts. Just 2-14 a season ago, the Colts are 6-3 and winners of four straight games,...

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Tashard Choice isn't the only Buffalo Bills player who doesn't like the New England Patriots' Brandon Spikes. Buffalo No. 1 receiver Steve Johnson and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick also are laying the verbal smackdown on the hard-hitting linebacker. Spik…

Morgan Smith, patriotsgab.com

The Official New England Patriots facebook page is offering you a chance to win a signed football by Patriots tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.  They allow you to invite other friends to sign up to give you a better chance at winning the pr…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

After missing two games with a concussion, Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn has been cleared to return to the field on Sunday against the Bengals. Although he had already been ruled out of Monday night’s game against the Steelers, Quinn made the road trip…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Bills think WR Donald Jones is growing into a bigger role. Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman says this week’s game against the Bills will test his team’s character. Said Patriots DT Vince Wilfork, “We can always get better and do thing…

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NEWPORT, Maine (AP) — Five New England Patriots fans from Canada got a little extra excitement while driving home after the team's victory on Sunday.

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Cornerback Aqib Talib, acquired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a 2013 fourth-round draft pick, arrived in Foxborough Monday and met with Patriots coach Bill Belichick after completing his four-game NFL suspension for testing positive for …

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Four weeks after every team in the AFC East were tied at 3-3, the Patriots have regained control of the division in spite of their flaws.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots keep winning despite a defense that keeps struggling.

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Four weeks after every team in the AFC East were tied at 3-3, the Patriots have regained control of the division in spite of their flaws.