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With no returning starters, the Patriots are, well, starting over at cornerback.

Change is the buzzword when it comes to cornerback and the Patriots this offseason.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was on campus Thursday to evaluate Terps seniors Kevin Barnes and Moise Fokou, according to this update from The Boston Globe's Mike Reiss.

The Patriots had some trouble protecting Matt Cassel last year, and the team needs to determine how much of that was Cassel's immobility and how much was the offensive line's fault.

In trading Mike Vrabel this offseason, the Patriots parted ways with a versatile pass rusher and part-time tight end.

The Patriots signed corner Leigh Bodden to a one-year deal today, adding the young defensive back to a new-look secondary that finished near the bottom in touchdown passes allowed last season.

When Leigh Bodden played cornerback in Cleveland, then-teammate Kellen Winslow nicknamed him "the show-stopper" for his coverage abilities.

The Patriots' signing of Shawn Springs probably signals the end of cornerback/safety Lewis Sanders's career as a Patriot.

With a red carpet and a host of faux celebrities, it was a glamorous pre-Oscar party at a new condo building in Jersey City last night.

W ith the Patriots [ team stats ] out of the Super Bowl, an event that has typically flown under the radar in New England might actually draw some interest Saturday: the Senior Bowl.

January 7, 2009 2:07 PM As you've surely noticed by now, ESPN.com relaunched all of its pages Wednesday, giving the NFL section a brand-spanking-new look.

There, with pilfered pigskin in hand, galloped a familiar figure, Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel [ stats ] . With him was a pass thrown by the Vikings' Tarvaris Jackson, one Samuel would ...

By the end of the season, the New England Patriots' defense did not at all resemble the defense that took the field for the season opener.

Miami Dolphins LB Channing Crowder expects to play against the New York Jets on Sunday, despite a knee injury that limited his practice time this week.

Richard Seymour [ stats ] tried to work past the pain in his lower back, but last night the Patriots [ team stats ] downgraded the defensive end and ruled him out for today's do-or-die game against the Bills.

The following page was sent to A copy was sent to your e-mail address Send Another E-mail Dec 27, 2008 2:12 pm US/Eastern FOXBORO The Patriots list eight players as questionable for Sunday's final regular ...

Making snow angels are fun, but not when you're in the NFL . Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker yesterday was fined $10,000 for his angelic celebration following a touchdown in a 47-7 win over the Cardinals ...

When the Patriots arrive at the finish line, one thing is certain. They'll be limping across it.

Here is the practice participation reports for today for the Patriots. Randy Moss and Kevin Faulk, who both missed practice yesterday for non-football-related reasons, were back on the practice field today.

New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel walks off the field with the game ball after a win over the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec.