Billy Yates News

From the grass of Tiger Field to the world's biggest stage, Billy Yates and Bethel Johnson have seen all football has to offer.

At first, I wrote that Gutierrez was not eligible. Then, after a well-informed reader told me I was wrong, I edited the blog post to say I wasn't 100 percent sure.

I mentioned that I would peruse the comments section and then report back. My plan is to continue answering these in bunches of touchdowns over the coming days, possibly stretching into the weekend : The Patriots ask reporters the courtesy of following these guidelines: Please do not report on offensive or defensive strategy.

After signing Terrence Nunn on Monday, the Patriots currently have 92 players on their roster, which is the most of any team in the NFL.

Stocking up on the big men is always a good thing. The wear and tear on these guys is outrageous and it never hurts to have a collection of 300 pounders around.

When quarterback Matt Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel were traded in late February, the first domino fell and the recalibration of the Patriots' roster was underway.

23; traded to Chiefs Feb. 28. TRANSITION PLAYER: None. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS --LB Rosevelt Colvin was lured out of semi-retirement late last season when the Patriots suffered a slew of injuries at linebacker.

The Patriots were one of nine NFL teams to win at least 11 games last season. They were the only one not to participate in the playoffs.

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The Patriots took a chance on the unproven quarterback, gambling that his pedigree, build and experience were at least worth a seventh-round pick.

The Patriots released offensive lineman Billy Yates Tuesday, but the move was short term.

One day after releasing two valuable reserve players in wideout Kelley Washington and offensive lineman Billy Yates, the Patriots [ team stats ] added returning free agent linebacker Tully Banta-Cain [ stats ] ...

Washington, 29, has primarily been a special teams contributor in each of the last two seasons since signing with the Patriots.

A look at the Patriots' inactive players and what it could mean for others on the roster: With RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis out, the Patriots go with four running backs - Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk, LaMont Jordan ...

The goal posts here at Ralph Wilson Stadium are at full-tilt right now, as a steady wind is blowing here in Orchard Park.

After undergoing surgery on his jaw Tuesday, Patriots safety/receiver Ray Ventrone is one of three players already ruled out for Sunday's game in Buffalo -- along with LB Tedy Bruschi and C/G Billy Yates.

Bruschi was listed as out on the injury report Friday, putting him on the sideline for the third straight game.

The Patriots are holding their afternoon practice inside Gillette Stadium -- in the rain -- and safety James Sanders was spotted during the media-access portion of the session, colleague Christopher L. Gasper ...

The Patriots are once again practicing inside Gillette Stadium, and the players were in shells, sweatshirts and sweatpants .

OXBORO The Patriots [ team stats ] received a huge boost this afternoon with the news that starting left tackle Matt Light [ stats ] would suit up and be available to play.