May 2018 - New England Patriots Wiretap

Chris Hogan Cleared To Play Against Titans
Chris Hogan missed seven of the final eight games of the regular season for the Patriots because of a shoulder injury.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Brady, Mariota Represent Largest Age Gap Between Playoffs QBs
Saturday night's playoff game between the Patriots and Titans will feature a historic age gap between quarterbacks.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Lions Prefer Matt Patricia While He Prefers Giants' Job
Matt Patricia has been defensive coordinator of the Patriots since 2012.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

'Tom Vs. Time' Docuseries Shows Private Life Of Tom Brady
Gisele Bundchen says football is the main love of Tom Brady.

Mark Leibovich/New York Times

NFL's Rising Cap Has Changed Success Rate Of Free Agency Strategy
Six of the top-10 spenders during the 2017 NFL free agency period (Patriots, Titans, Rams, Vikings, Panthers, Jaguars) made the playoffs.

Kevin Clark/The Ringer

NFL Divisional Round Matchups By Key DVOA Categories
The Patriots have the best Weighted DVOA while the Titans ranked 18th.

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Tom Brady Disputes Celebrating Jimmy Garoppolo Trade
Tom Brady is disputing a report by ESPN last week that he "seemed liberated" and "especially excited" the day after the Patriots traded Jimmy Garoppolo earlier this season.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Belichick 'Absolutely' Will Remain With Pats, Hasn't Read ESPN Article
Bill Belichick tried to move past last week's ESPN article.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Browns Were Willing To Trade No. 4 Overall Pick For Jimmy Garoppolo
Cleveland attempted to engage the Patriots multiple times leading up to the deadline.

Terry Pluto/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Derrick Henry Expected To Start Against Patriots
The Titans are expected to start Derrick Henry at running back against the Patriots in Saturday's divisional-round game.

Cameron Wolfe/ESPN

Patriots Dismiss Suggestion Bill Belichick Could Be Traded
Robert Kraft called the report that he and Bill Belichick met for half a day during the season about Jimmy Garoppolo "a total fabrication and fiction."

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Kraft-Belichick-Brady Joint Statement: We Stand United
Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady released a joint statement in response to an ESPN article detailing issues in their working relationship this season.

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Robert Kraft Gave Belichick Mandate To Trade Jimmy Garoppolo
Bill Belichick was furious and demoralized when he was told by Robert Kraft to trade Jimmy Garoppolo.

Seth Wickersham/ESPN

Tom Brady Didn't Want To Advise Jimmy Garoppolo, Relieved By Trade
Tom Brady's trainer tried to avoid treating Jimmy Garoppolo during the 2016 season.

Seth Wickersham/ESPN

Details Emerge Of Deteriorating Relationship Between Brady, Belichick
Seth Wickersham's piece suggests this could be the final run for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

Seth Wickersham/ESPN

Bill Belichick Known For Seeking Trades That Benefits Both Sides
The Jimmy Garoppolo trade looks like a win so far for the 49ers with the Patriots only acquiring a second round pick back for him.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com (via WEEI)

Randy Moss, Terrell Owens Among Hall Of Fame Finalists
The group includes four first-year eligible nominees - Steve Hutchinson, Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher and Everson Walls.

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Infographic: Five Teams Rank In Top-10 In Offense, Defense DVOA
The Vikings, Rams, Saints, Steelers and Eagles finish the regular season in the top-10 on both offense and defense.

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