Patriots claim defensive tackle A.J. Francis
Defensive tackle A.J. Francis was been claimed by the Patriots. I was literally on my way to Special Teams meetings when Mr. Ireland stopped me and told me I was claimed by the @Patriots …Still...
View ArticleDefensive lineman A.J. Francis on joining Patriots: ‘I love it’
FOXBORO — A.J. Francis was stunned. A 6-foot-5, 316-pounder out of Maryland who was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dolphins this spring, Francis was on his way to special teams meetings over...
View ArticleTommy Kelly: EJ Manuel is no Michael Vick
FOXBORO — Patriots defensive lineman Tommy Kelly knows EJ Manuel is a quarterback who can run if he’s forced out of the pocket. But he’s not ready to take that next step and say the Bills rookie signal...
View ArticlePatriots re-sign Leon Washington, make three other roster moves
The Patriots made four roster moves Saturday, most notably re-signing running back and return specialist Leon Washington. They had originally signed Washington as a free agent in March, but they...
View ArticleReport: Pats sign A.J. Francis back to practice squad
FOXBORO — A.J. Francis is back in New England. The defensive tackle out of Maryland, who was cut from the active roster Saturday, was signed to the Patriots’ practice squad on Monday night, according...
View ArticlePatriots put running back Shane Vereen on IR, re-sign tight end Matthew Mulligan
The Patriots announced Tuesday they have placed running back Shane Vereen on injured reserve with a designation to return, meaning he’s eligible to return to practice after Week 7 and play after Week...
View ArticleFive thoughts on how Patriots might try to replace Vince Wilfork
Five thoughts on what the Patriots might do after losing Vince Wilfork: 1. If Wilfork is indeed lost for a serious stretch, the Patriots could make the shift to a three-man defensive front, utilizing...
View ArticlePatriots lose defensive tackle A.J. Francis to Dolphins
The Patriots lost practice squad defensive tackle A.J. Francis on Tuesday, as the Dolphins signed him to their 53-man roster. Francis, who started the year with Miami before the Patriots claimed...
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