Mafi failed to make the Patriots' final roster under Bill Belichick's successor, Jerod Mayo, the following season. He was quickly signed to the Indianapolis Colts ' practice squad before eventually being promoted to the main roster. The Colts signed him to a reserve/future contract in January and then waived him a few months later.

The Patriots cornerback had a breakout year in 2024. He often blanketed the opposing team’s top receiver en route to earning Second Team All-Pro honors. Gonzalez allowed two receiving touchdowns last season.

Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs has been cleared for full participation at training camp as he continues to work his way back from a torn ACL

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Diggs tore his right ACL last October with the Houston Texans, and he has been rehabbing it ever since. It's a remarkable turnaround in a short timeframe for the veteran 31-year-old receiver, who signed a three-year, $69 million deal that included $26 million in bonuses and guaranteed money.

Coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday morning that Williams doesn’t have any restrictions, joking that he’s not among those on the physically unable to perform list.

Dorsett spent three seasons with the New England Patriots with Tom Brady — who’s a minority owner of the Raiders — as his quarterback. The 32-year-old was part of the New England’s Super Bowl LIII win over the Los Angeles Rams.

In fact, ahead of the NFL's 2005 season opener, the two-time defending champion Patriots hosted Osbourne and his band in Foxborough for a live performance of the hit song. The electric rendition has since resurfaced following his death. What a performance. Gillette was going absolutely wild for the Prince of Darnkess.