New England Patriots Rumors

 Logan Mankins still waiting
The standoff continues. A month after Patriots guard Logan Mankins went public about his contract-related frustration with the Patriots, the two parties have not communicated. It is still not clear whether the Pro Bowler will show up for preseason camp on July 28 with his teammates. Mankins skipped all of the organized team activities and minicamp because he believes the Patriots did not fulfill a promise to sign him to a suitable long-term extension. “There’s nothing that’s happened. We haven’t heard from them,” Mankins’ agent, Frank Bauer, told the Herald last night. “Everyone in the NFL is on vacation. We just have to see what happens.”

 Report: Tebow to work out for Pats


Albert Breer

According to my old colleague Matt Hayes of the Sporting News, the Patriots are among five teams that have private workouts set up with Florida QB Tim Tebow.

Hayes has been around the Gator program for quite some time, so it's worth noting he also had the Browns, Seahawks, Redskins and Bills set to put Tebow through the paces. The Tebow camp has been pretty tight-lipped on specifying what teams are sniffing around the quarterback.

 Patriots holding onto Adalius Thomas for an expensive reason
The National Football post is reporting The New England Patriots have no intentions of repeating the Miami Dolphins' embarrassing attempt to cut a high-priced outside linebacker only to have the release nullified due to salary-cap reasons.

 Patriots interested in Julius Peppers


The New England Patriots remain interested in pursuing Carolina Panther star pass rusher Julius Peppers.

According to NFL.com, the Panthers aren't going to use the franchise tag on Peppers.

So, he'll undoubtedly hit free agency as the marquee player available on the open market.

 Galloway cut confirmed
Mike Florio

We heard earlier this morning that the Patriots have cut receiver Joey Galloway.

 Patriots Galloway didn't make trip to Denver
Profootball Talk is reporting By kickoff Sunday, we usually learn what injured players didn't make the team flight for a road game, confirming their status for the weekend.

Patriots wide receiver Joey Galloway was one such player who stayed home this week, according to ESPN's Ed Werder.

Except that he isn't injured.

Galloway "did not accompany" the Patriots to Denver because he was going to be a healthy scratch for the second straight week.

 Harrison to Brady: "Take off the skirt and put on some slacks"
Gregg Rosenthal

In his role as an NBC analyst, Rodney Harrison is the go-to voice for perspective on all things Patriots.

 Pats target ex-Dolphins DE Holliday

    Fox sports is reporting that the New England's pursuit of a backup defensive lineman is now focusing on Vonnie Holliday.

 Patriots acquire Derrick Burgess
The Boston Herald is reporting that the The Patriots found their pass rusher and Derrick Burgess found a new home. All it took was several months, one holdout and two future draft picks to make it happen.

 Another QB still an option
Mike Reiss

Veteran Lemon receives a look

While chairman/CEO Robert Kraft addressed rumors linking the Patriots and Michael Vick during a radio interview yesterday - essentially ruling out the possibility - the club was considering the possibility of signing a veteran quarterback.

 Patriots: Michael Vick was not in Foxboro today

 Mass. man scrambles to repay Tom Brady

 Pats Not Likely To Bring Back McGinest

 Patriots do not want Vick

 Vick-To-Pats Theory Gaining Momentum