Notre Dame assistant Corwin Brown has joined the New England Patriots as a defensive coach.

New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker will undergo surgery on Feb. 2 to repair his blown-out left knee.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says he won’t need surgery this offseason.

Dean Pees is leaving after four seasons as the New England Patriots defensive coordinator.

Injured New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker is named to The Associated Press’ All-Pro team.

The New England Patriots have signed six players who ended the season on the team’s practice squad.

Bill Belichick says finishing the season with a poor performance was a big disappointment.

Ray Rice rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns and Baltimore beat New England 33-14.

Julian Edelman has been cramming all week for the biggest test of his football life.

New England safety James Sanders is fined $7,500 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness.

Dozens of immigrants pulled over during a search for fugitives from deportation this week were headed to Gillette Stadium to shovel snow before the New England Patriots playoff game, an official says.

Vince Wilfork and Ty Warren are ready to return to the New England Patriots defense.

Former New England Patriots receiver Terry Glenn is charged with auto theft.

Wes Welker’s season is officially over now that he’s been placed on injured reserve.

Tom Brady’s strong return from a season-ending knee injury earns him AP honors.