10 Copyright (c) 2013 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the New England Patriots. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/nwe http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12tta3na7/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/england-patriots-sign-draft-choice-josh-boyce-221100401.html COMMENTARY| As OTAs (Organized Team Activities) continue for the New England Patriots, the team is also working to bring all of their rookies into the fold. Most recently, they signed their fourth-round draft choice, wide receiver Josh Boyce. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:11:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,eead99ca-f069-3c07-8db5-078bd865d3cc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=131cea6dv/*http%3A//csnne.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/blog/patriots-talk/patriots-sign-fourth-round-pick-boyce The Patriots locked up another draft pick on Friday, coming to terms with fourth-round draft pick Josh Boyce, the wide receiver out of TCU. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:18:03 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,69a9657f-4357-3605-ad65-9c2e2e413886-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12navcbli/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/payday-legendary-super-bowl-tattoo-184105614--nfl.html You’ll never watch the movie Ghost again. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:05 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ebe9268b-4fc2-31c0-a7a6-e5dfaed8c1bb-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12od39kpn/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/richard-seymour-falcons-boost-where-150103904--nfl.html 33-year-old would help defensive line Fri, 24 May 2013 08:01:03 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,15932fd4-447e-3203-bee0-aa0cbb694805-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=137mebarn/*http%3A//csnne.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/blog/patriots-talk/wakeup-call-da-bears-give-da-honor-da-coach Here's your wakeup call -- a combination of newsworthy and/or interesting tidbits -- for Friday, May 24. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:47:22 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1b1feb70-dd65-3abe-a4a9-74a10cfc7ac3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13p2n049m/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/justin-veltung-seahawks-sign-guy-jumps-really-really-003059586.html The news release from the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, announcing the signing of undrafted free agent receiver Justin Veltung, was about as vanilla as you're going to get: The Seattle Seahawks have signed wide receiver Justin Veltung, the team announced today. Veltung, from nearby Puyallup, played 43 career games at the University of Idaho and collected 62 receptions for 901 yards with eight touchdowns and returned 80 kickoffs for 1,743 yards with two touchdowns in his career. He left Idaho as its all-time kickoff return leader (78) and kickoff return yardage leader (1,743), and 11th on its all-time all-purpose yardage list with 2,972 yards. Veltung attended Seattle's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis from May 10-12. So ... yeah. That's not why Veltung made Shutdown Corner today. He made Shutdown Corner today because he can rock a 56-inch (4-foot-8) standing box jump at 5-foot-11. To put that in perspective, NBA draft prospect DJ Stephens recently got a lot of attention for a 46-inch vertical leap while working out for the Brooklyn Nets. Box jumps and verticals are different, but still ... wow. You can view Veltung's super-jump below: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:59 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b2a791d2-06f9-3c6b-8dbc-f421cd4400b3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12le3fqm3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-tampa-bay-buccaneers-194317241--nfl.html Dominik says thoughts turned to Revis in September Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:02 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2851758b-02f6-3e56-a192-fed075665ba4-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hq96kr2/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-england-patriots-194317849--nfl.html Amendola adjusting to life with Patriots Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:39 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,00e5aa9d-3a71-3c0e-9589-b90974649134-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ke70svq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/ryan-hurt-feelings-bringing-him-223125691--nfl.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Rob Ryan figures his firing in Dallas will only help him relate to a Saints defense humbled by a historically bad season. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:06:07 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,dc8f37f3-f00c-334b-8d44-bd0570c626dc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12heu4qa5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-griffin-iii-aims-225034718--nfl.html Robert Griffin III dropped back and launched passes during the Washington Redskins' non-contact practice Thursday, the latest sign of progress from the second-year phenom who said his goals include being ready for training camp and starting the season opener. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:50:34 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0365663b-4f92-3ae5-b567-fd220c198327-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12isbg2vr/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/committee-hits-stretch-run-ny-195858807--nfl.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:16:41 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,414b8458-32cd-3664-ae15-33be9d196f62-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13onvkjus/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/cardinals-cautious-approach-tyrann-mathieu-contract-212146889.html Thu, 23 May 2013 14:21:46 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,40a13c63-4cfd-30c0-98ee-aa09c026877a-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hp9t9m5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-cleveland-browns-211200399--nfl.html Jackson impressed by defensive coordinator Horton Thu, 23 May 2013 11:07:20 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c5b86f99-a1ef-34cb-8a27-d7c848bbe2c8-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ij2lj7r/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-green-bay-packers-211200956--nfl.html Numerous players missing from OTAs Thu, 23 May 2013 11:07:20 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,903a346d-a135-3011-bc87-d7b906a30c17-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ll6qgqe/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/pats-brady-not-surprised-welkers-164039476--nfl.html New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said Thursday that he wasn't surprised by Wes Welker's free-agent defection to the Denver Broncos, since he understands the nature of the business. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:40:39 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4eb587b8-9bba-3456-840e-2dd0c999a372-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12d20gr9p/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/patriots-claim-ot-haslam-143059762--nfl.html The New England Patriots were awarded offensive tackle Kevin Haslam off waivers from the San Diego Chargers. Thu, 23 May 2013 07:30:59 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,164177d9-f315-353c-b04a-0c9ed1e659e8-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=130f7t513/*http%3A//csnne.nbcsports.acquia-ps.com/blog/patriots-talk/brady-unfair-compare-amendola-welker Tom Brady likes what he's seen from Danny Amendola so far, but he won't be comparing Amendola to his pal Wes Welker any time soon. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:11:49 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,79c651b5-c881-3783-af48-3bbc9e8c3a6a-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12givv94i/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-oakland-raiders-173300184--nfl.html Allen likes Woodson's swagger Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:22 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,66bf72a1-cc4b-3153-b7bd-f5d1b49be973-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12la5bcvl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-jacksonville-jaguars-211200093--nfl.html Bradley looking to help run defense Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:21 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e7cbb0e8-1db5-3164-be7f-feae33f56b79-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12e1t88cp/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-buffalo-bills-194317118--nfl.html Bills like what they see from new staff Wed, 22 May 2013 22:30:28 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,fb774e92-7972-3fb8-9d45-55edbcef6596-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12m6meeeg/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/raiders-expect-woodson-big-impact-012027966--nfl.html ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The return of defensive back Charles Woodson may have an impact on the Oakland Raiders that cannot be measured by statistics or even graded on game tapes. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:41 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4579e83b-cc16-3fc4-9b99-ebc68e1eb3a3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12nofvnks/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-bears-urlacher-retires-004036038--nfl.html Longtime Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL on Wednesday. He walks away from football with a list of accomplishments that include an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a five-time All-Pro and the 2005 Defensive Player of the Year award. clear." Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:36 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9b3edf32-2c37-3ebf-9a75-3c23006d5173-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13ps77fgc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/video-brian-urlacher-remembers-tom-brady-juked-shoes-000050152.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:50 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,733d06fe-b0e9-31e5-905b-5572c3758643-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12fe48paq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/broncos-nice-problem-hands-213750431--nfl.html ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Prima donna wide receivers are all the rage in today's air-it-out NFL, demanding passes and attention, preening for crowds and cameras. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:55 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,50241834-b3c7-3a30-860b-e0ef1171f770-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ghquahv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/wes-welker-expects-fewer-catches-221519752.html Update: Welker made it clear Tuesday that he does not expect to catch nearly as many balls with the Broncos as he became accustomed to with the Patriots, the Denver Post reports. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:15:19 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8df1e41e-596a-3bdc-84ed-b27ce2d3555a-l:1 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:11:00 PDT