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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones appears on the Red Carpet at the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)

Patriots wait, draft former Alabama QB Mac Jones at No. 15

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Patriots need QB, remain wild card holding 15th overall pick

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, talks to head coach Bill Belichick as their team warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. But after watching Tom Brady celebrate another Super Bowl in another city, Belichick and his boss, Robert Kraft, had seen enough. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Kraft: Spending spree response to 7-9 record, not Brady win

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 30, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux walks off the field after the teams NFL football training camp in Davie, Fla. A person familiar with the deal says the New England Patriots have come to terms with free agent defensive tackle Godchaux on a two-year, $16 million deal with $9 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Pats’ defensive newcomers arrive with ‘something to prove’

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 7-yard pass reception against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., in this Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, file photo. The Patriots have agreed to sign free agent tight end Jonnu Smith in their biggest move to date to fill the void created by the departure of Rob Gronkowski. Smith, who was selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2017 draft, agreed Monday, March 15, 2021, to a four-year, $50 million deal, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

New Pats TE Jonnu Smith eyeing ‘fresh start on the journey’

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) pulls in a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. The Patriots have agreed to terms on a new three-year, $22.5 million contract with free agent receiver Kendrick Bourne. His agent, Henry Organ of Disruptive Sports, says the new deal is for three years and could be worth as much as $22.5 million. New contracts can't officially be signed until the new league year begins on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Energy already high among new additions to Patriots’ roster

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Patriots’ Chung retires after 11 seasons, 3 Super Bowl rings

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. The Miami Dolphins told linebacker Kyle Van Noy he will be released, two people familiar with the discussion confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The people confirmed the disclosure to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins have not commented.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Patriots trade Izzo to Houston, re-sign Van Noy

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, file photo. om Brady has agreed to a contract extension with the Buccaneers that provides the Super Bowl champions with much-needed salary cap relief and will help the seven-time NFL champion reach a goal of playing until he’s at least 45. Brady posted a picture of himself on Twitter, signing the extension Friday, March 12, 2021, with the message: “In pursuit of 8 ... LFG@ Buccaneers we’re keeping the band together.” (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)

Free-agent pickups have made a difference for some champions

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Benjamin Watson has gone from being a New England Patriots standout to an outspoken backer of the pro-life movement. (Associated Press)

Benjamin Watson, ex-New England Patriots standout, signals rise of pro-life Black leaders

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Football fan Brian Pope browses for Tom Brady jerseys in the pro shop at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady is going to the Super Bowl for the 10th time, and New England Patriots football fans are cheering for him -- just like before. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

‘No Hard Feelings’: Patriots fans still rooting for Brady

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles up field ahead of Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa (57) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bill Belichick rejects Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump: Report

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Caserio introduced as Texans GM amid Watson trade rumors

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - These are 2020 file photos showing Washington Football quarterback Alex Smith, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, right. Washington and Tampa play in an NFL Wild Card game on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/File)

A tale of two quarterbacks: Alex Smith and Tom Brady

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Washington’s upset hopes come down to pressuring Tom Brady

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Newton accounts for 4 TDs, Patriots roll 28-14 over Jets

By BY KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton walks along the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cam Newton vents after blowout loss to Bills

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times