Veteran offensive lineman Ben Brown worked at left guard with the top unit at last Thursday’s joint practice. It was reported that the reason for Wilson's temporary demotion was a combination of health, performance and the team wanting to see Brown get more reps at guard.

Executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said the Patriots would be willing to part with a first- or second-round pick in a potential deal.

Mike Vrabel & the defensive coaches are hoping the arrival of Harold Landry, Milton Williams, Khyiris Tonga, K’Lavon Chaisson, along with the anticipated emergence of Keion White, will allow the Patriots to do a better job getting to the quarterback this season.

The New England Patriots have reportedly done their due diligence on a potential trade for Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, but according to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the team feels like the price is "too much" right now.

Former New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman was once the steal of the draft himself, a former seventh-round pick who eventually became a Patriots Hall of Famer. So, he knows a draft steal when he sees one. He believes the Patriots have another one in second-round rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson.

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had a blast Tuesday as he opened "Gronk Playground" in Boston. He spoke with reporters after the event to discuss all the hard work that went into revamping the playground,