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Although overshadowed by the aerial exploits of Tom Brady, the ground game was a definite bright spot for the Patriots last season.

During a charitable appearance in New York on Tuesday, New York Jets general manager John Idzik said he didn't believe returner Josh Cribbs was fully recovered from knee surgery.

Add the Patriots to the list of teams who have shown enough interest in Felix Jones to bring him in for a visit.

At this year's Pro Bowl, Seahawks return man Leon Washington sought Patriots special teamer Matthew Slater for an exchange of helmets.

Nov 22, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman celebrates with teammates after returning a fumbled kick by the New York Jets for a touchdown during the first half on Thanksgiving at Met Life Stadium.

Josh Cribbs went to three Pro Bowls during his eight-year career with the Cleveland Browns , including last season.

The team-building portion of the NFL offseason is just about complete, and the New England Patriots have made some significant changes to their team, despite returning 20 of 22 starters.

The Patriots had little interest in keeping Demps after he announced his primary focus was on track, not football.

Players of the New England Patriots continue to reach out and offer support to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

With Bill Belichick holding just five selections heading into the 2013 NFL Draft - and no picks in the third, fourth or fifth rounds - speculation was that New England would be looking to trade down from the 29th selection in an effort to add more picks.

The Standout Olympic Track Runner and former University of Florida running back might be suiting up with a different team in 2013.

With the emergence of rookie Doug Martin for the Buccaneers last year, LeGarrette Blount -- who had rushed for 1,000 yards only two seasons before -- suddenly was a large, irrelevant, one-dimensional running back on the Tampa Bay roster.

Faulk, who retired last year after 13 seasons with the Patriots, was happy to have Washington take his old jersey number.