ALGE CRUMPLER RUMORS

The Patriots have released 33-year old TE Alge Crumpler.  Crumpler had off-season shoulder surgery and he is just not ready to play right now.  Crumpler played in 16 games (10 starts) for the Patriots last year and he caught 6 passes for 52 yards (8.7 avg) with 2 TD grabs.  He has played in 155 games (132 starts) in his first 10 years in the NFL and he has caught 373 passes for...

Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe reports that Patriots TE Alge Crumpler underwent shoulder surgery in late January for a ‘significant’ injury to the joint. He is currently rehabbing the shoulder but it is unclear when he'll be back at full strength. Crumpler’s rehab will almost certainly determine his fate in New England – and possibly the entire NFL since when you’re...

Alge Crumpler was among the Patriots’ steadiest players last season, not missing a game and serving as a crushing blocker. He did it all with a serious shoulder injury. His agent James D. “Butch” Williams confirmed to me that Crumpler underwent shoulder surgery to repair a problem in his joint. He didn’t give a specific time table, saying, “He’...

It’s almost redundant to write about Alge Crumpler’s blocking. Since the Patriots signed the veteran tight end, he’s been displaying the skill they believed they signed him for on a regular basis. And he’s been even more. Crumpler’s crushing blocks have keyed a resurgent run game, attacking defenders in all areas and defeating his guy on an almost 1oo...

As I usually do after games, I caught up with Patriots TE Alge Crumpler for some straight-shooting. Want some truth bombs? He’s the guy. And first, it was clear Captain Crump has a real appreciation for the Patriots-Colts rivalry. As he said smiling, “This is that game. Colts-Patriots. Good to be a part of it.” And he really did seem to be having a great time. I...

Prior to the Patriots win over the Ravens, TE Alge Crumpler walked out to the 50-yard line to take part in captains duties. Turns out, despite being a Patriots player for just a few months, Crumpler had been named as a captain on Wednesday. Listening to him after the game, it was clear why. Few players sum up the mood of the team or the areas of emphasis for the week as well as Crumpler...

The Boston Herald reports that new Pats TE Alge Crumpler has gotten rid of some excess pounds this offseason: As soon as the Patriots signed Alge Crumpler this offseason, the new tight end vanished and with good reason as the 32-year-old former Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans star spent the last six weeks in Louisiana under the watchful eye of wild, wacky and respected fitness...

As soon as the Patriots signed Alge Crumpler this offseason, the new tight end vanished and with good reason as the 32-year-old former Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans star spent the last six weeks in Louisiana under the watchful eye of wild, wacky and respected fitness guru Mackie Shilstone, who specializes in prolonging the careers of athletes. The secretive Shilstone cited...