Carr practices again, starter not named

The Patriots added a bruising running back and a shifty possession receiver on Tuesday, all while saving money and undercutting a division rival. In other words: business as usual in Foxboro. The Patriots — after Adrian Peterson came for a visit and incumbent LeGarrette Blount indicated he’s not interested in the team’s standing offer — extended an offer sheet to restricted free-agent running back Mike Gillislee of the Bills. NFL Network reported the deal is structured in such a way — two years, $6.4 million, with $4 million in Year 1 — that it would be tough for the Bills to match in the allotted five days, comparing it to when the Patriots poached playoff hero Chris Hogan from Buffalo. The

Los Angeles doesn’t need Matthew Stafford to be a MVP candidate, it just needs the veteran quarterback to prove he’s worthy of the haul. Legacies are on the line.

The tight end position has been revolutionized in the NFL in recent years as the position has taken on more of a role in team’s offenses. The highest paid tight end in the NFL is the Green Bay Packers’ Jimmy Graham. He makes $10 million per season. 17 NFL tight ends make at least $5 million in