Hurley reportedly approached Patriots chairman Robert Kraft about the idea of a one-day contract for Gronkowski. Kraft was apparently all for it.

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had a blast Tuesday as he opened "Gronk Playground" in Boston. He spoke with reporters after the event to discuss all the hard work that went into revamping the playground,

NFL roster cuts are quickly approaching as the preseason comes to an end later this week, and the New England Patriots are reportedly trying to unload a pair of defensive veterans.

Kyle Dugger's time with the Patriots may be coming to an end, and he's not the only defensive veteran the team is reportedly looking to move.

Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings are two players that the New England Patriots are making available for trade.

The third week of NFL preseason football is here, and the New York Giants will host the New England Patriots on Thursday. New York is 2-0 in preseason football after taking down the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets.

The Patriots have just one more preseason tilt to play before the games start to matter. But for many players, Thursday night's exhibition clash against the New York Giants matters quite a bit.Thursday night is the final chance for a lot of players to prove to Mike Vrabel and the Patriots -- or other teams around the NFL -- they deserve a spot on a roster or practice squad.