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Charges are dropped against 2 men in connection with Patriots fan's death in 2023 • Apr. 15, 2025, 8:11 AM ET (AP)
Patriots trade QB Milton to Cowboys, giving Dallas a new backup behind Dak Prescott • Apr. 3, 2025, 1:16 PM ET (AP)
New Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs says he's ahead of schedule with rehab, eager to produce • Mar. 28, 2025, 5:05 PM ET (AP)
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Also Known As Boston Patriots
Awards And Honors Super Bowl (2019) • Super Bowl (2017) • Super Bowl (2015) • Super Bowl (2005) • Super Bowl (2004) • Super Bowl (2002)
Date 1960 - present
Areas Of Involvement American football
Related People Tom Brady • Bill Belichick • Bill Parcells • Rob Gronkowski • Randy Moss • John Hannah • Drew Bledsoe • Robert Kraft

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