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New England Patriots3 players who must step up for the Patriots to reach their 4th straight Super Bowl

After another successful season, the New England Patriots have their work cut out for them next season if they want to make another trip to the Super Bowl for the fourth straight season. In doing so, it’s safe to say they will need to remain at the top of the division, as they time and […]

New England PatriotsPatriots LB Dont'a Hightower misses Thursday practice due to illness

New England Patriots Dont’a Hightower missed practice on Thursday due to an illness, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Fortunately for Hightower, he has plenty of time to get well before the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. On the season, Hightower played in 15 games and registered 48 tackles, a […]

Los Angeles RamsPatriots' Dont'a Hightower expecting to see a lot of Todd Gurley in Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley may have been nearly invisible during the NFC Championship Game, but that doesn’t mean the New England Patriots are not expecting a heavy dose of him in the Super Bowl this Sunday. Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower said as much to Rich Thompson of The Boston Herald: “They are […]

New England PatriotsDont'a Hightower taking lead in improving Patriots' defensive communication

The New England Patriots have gotten off to a slow start this season on both sides of the ball. First and foremost, their defense has not been playing up to par throughout the first three weeks. Dont’a Hightower knows his unit needs to step up for the Patriots to get back on track. Hightower is […]

New England PatriotsPatriots LB Dont'a Hightower expects defense to be more aggressive under Brian Flores

The New England Patriots are set for a bit of a transition on defense this season following the departure of long-time defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. While not officially the DC in title, linebackers coach Brian Flores will ostensibly have the responsibility to lead that unit after Patricia. One of Flores’ charges in the linebacking corps, […]

New England PatriotsPatriots LB Dont'a Hightower says team has fun, admits it's not for everyone

The New England Patriots’ culture has been under attack recently after the revelations of former Patriot Cassius Marsh. The defensive end said he “hated” his time with the team due to its lack of fun. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick responded to those criticisms by saying that winning is what’s important for the team. Linebacker […]

New England PatriotsDont'a Hightower placed on IR by Patriots

If the New England Patriots are to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles this season, they will have to do it minus star defensive linebacker Dont’a Hightower. Something that will make the road to a title a bit tougher. According to Field Yates of ESPN, Hightower has been placed by the team on injured reserve, essentially […]

New England PatriotsPatriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower out for season

The New England Patriots just got a little worse on the defensive side of the football. Something, you know, the team couldn’t actually afford to have happen. Talented linebacker, Dont’a Hightower has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. According to a report from NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport on Thursday morning, a shoulder injury […]

New England PatriotsPatriots LB Dont’a Hightower responds to criticisms

New England Patriots defensive standout Dont’a Hightower has heard what people has had to say about the team’s defense. That, basically, the Patriots are lucky to have a dynamic offense, manned by the legendary Tom Brady, because the other side of the ball is rather inept. Dont’a Hightower has also had enough of that tomfoolery. “I […]

New England PatriotsPatriots news: Dont'a Hightower and Danny Amendola missed practice

The New England Patriots had the unveiling of their sixth championship banner in Gillette Stadium spoiled by an embarrassing 42-27 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The Patriots lost more than the game itself last Thursday, as linebacker Dont’a Hightower and wide receiver Danny Amendola both suffered injuries during […]

New England PatriotsPatriots news: Linebacker Dont’a Hightower suffers minor MCL sprain

It was a disappointing start to the season for the New England Patriots falling flat at home against the Kansas City Chiefs. In the process, the Patriots saw starting linebacker Dont’a Hightower suffer a knee injury during the loss. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the injury to the 27-year-old is believed just a […]

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