New England Patriots

Defensive tackle Malcom Brown is leaving the Patriots after signing a three-year, $15 million contract with the Saints.

Brandon Bolden, a core special teams player in New England before spending the 2018 season with the Miami Dolphins, has agreed to return to the Patriots on a two-year deal, according to the NFL Network.

Patriots return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson will leave New England after agreeing to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears, according to reports.

The Detroit Lions have released linebacker Trevor Bates, the former UMaine and Westbrook HS player.

Former Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola has signed a one-year deal to play for the Detroit Lions next season, according to reports.

Former Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen has agreed to sign a two-year, $7 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN and other sources.

Wide receiver Danny Amendola was released by the Miami Dolphins on Friday.

The Patriots will acquire defensive end Michael Bennett in a trade with the Eagles, which cannot be finalized until the new league year begins on Wednesday, according to reports.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution, according to court documents.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was officially charged with two counts of first-degree solicitation on Monday in Juniper, Florida. A court date has been set for April 24th.