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NEFJ Nuggets from Patriots training camp – Day 11

FOXBOROUGH – Apologies for not posting our Day 10 nuggets on Monday, I was deathly sick and only caught the last 35-40 minutes of practice. Anyway, there were more encouraging signs on Tuesday, which was the final practice before the first preseason game at home against Carolina on Thursday night. Here’s everything from the soggy hillside behind Gillette… -Surprisingly decent crowd given the weather, it was bigger than some of…

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Is Brandon Aiyuk really a possibility? Here is what we know

(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) The San Francisco 49ers have given disgruntled star teceiver Brandon Aiyuk permission to seek a trade to a team that is interested and has spoken to the 49ers. So the Patriots, Browns and Steelers seem to be the most interested.  According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, all three teams are in the hunt for Aiyuk. Here is what we know so far in regards to…

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It is time for the Judon contract circus to leave town

Matthew Judon met with the assembled media after Monday’s training camp practice and as usual, the exchange was intresting to say the least.   Judon was initially joined by teammate Jahlani Tavai who was “speaking” on his behalf. Judon was doing his best Marshawn Lynch inpression and didnt want to get fined. Tavai was removed and Judon started answring questions. When asked why he left practice last Monday, Judon explained…

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Pirates advance to IFL Championship game with impressive 51-28 win over Green Bay

Images courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates thumped the Green Bay Blizzard on Friday night, 51-28 to advance to the IFL Championship game on Saturday August 17th in Henderson, Nevada. The Pirates will have to wait until Monday to find out who their opponent will be. They will either face the San Diego Strike Force or the Arizona Rattlers.  Quarterback Alejandro Bennifield completed 10 of 15 passes for…

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NEFJ Nuggets from Patriots training camp: Day 9

FOXBOROUGH- Condensed version of the nuggets from Saturday’s practice. Another hot one today on the practice fields. The temperature was already in the low 80’s at 10:30 am. Status report: (Group effort in the tent here. We have such a great media team covering the Patriots) NP: OT Calvin Anderson, S Joshuah Bledsoe, TE Jaheim Bell Non-participant: S Marte Mapu, DB Marcus Jones, WR Tyquan Thornton Limited- participant: OT Chukwuma…

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Boston College gets commitment from Arlington OT Brady Bekkenhuis

Boston College remains hot with Massachusetts prospects in the class of 2026, as the Eagles got a commitment Saturday from Arlington offensive tackle Brady Bekkenhuis. Bekkenhuis is 6-foot-6, 295 pounds, and has the frame to play either interior offensive line or offensive tackle at the Power 4 level. He is athletic, and once he gets his hands on you, Bekkenhuis is going to finish that block. He can get it…

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