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Patriots Tweets Of Interest: Ridley’s Deleted Good Luck Wish To Raven, Vereen PROUD To Be A Pat

In this social media age, NEWS and ODDITIES are all around you and at your fingertips. With a tap of your smartphone, you can find out what your favorite athlete or celeb is doing and thinking. Some things make you SCRATCH your head or say HMM. The members of the New England Patriots are no different, they are quite in tune with the Twitter Machine. Thanks to the Patriots for another...
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January 21, 2013  |  Discuss

Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich, LB Dont'a Hightower, QB Tom Brady Return To Practice

Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (hip) was back on the field for the second and final practice of the team's playoff bye week on Thursday. Ninkovich's presence at the start of the session is a positive sign for his availability when the Patriots host a divisional playoff game a week from Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Meanwhile, quarterback Tom Brady and linebacker Dont...
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January 03, 2013  |  Discuss

Patriots QB Tom Brady, LB Dont'a Hightower, DE Rob Ninkovich Sit Out Practice

The Patriots were without three players, including rookie linebacker Dont'a Hightower, for their first of two bye-week practices on Wednesday. Hightower, along with quarterback Tom Brady and defensive end Rob Ninkovich, were not spotted at the start of Wednesday's session, held outdoors in cold conditions. While Ninkovich wasn't expected to practice this week after...
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January 03, 2013  |  Discuss

Patriots Tweets Of Interest: Spikes Walking His TURTLE, Hightower Thanks The Fans & Bolden Chases CHEESE

In this social media age, NEWS and ODDITIES are all around you and at your fingertips. With a tap of your smartphone, you can find out what your favorite athlete or celeb is doing and thinking. Some things make you SCRATCH your head or say HMM. The members of the New England Patriots are no different, they are quite in tune with the Twitter bird. In this edition: Brandon Spikes Has...
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December 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Patriots Tweets Of INTEREST: Team & Players REMEMBER Those Lost In Newtown, CT

In this social media age, NEWS and ODDITIES are all around you and at your fingertips. With a tap of your smartphone, you can find out what your favorite athlete or celeb is doing and thinking. Some things make you SCRATCH your head or say HMM. The members of the New England Patriots are no different, they are quite in tune with the Twitter Machine. In this edition: Devin McCourty...
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December 16, 2012  |  Discuss

Patriots Tweets Of Interest: Linebackers’ DEEP Thoughts & Big Vince Gives Back

In this social media age, NEWS and ODDITIES are all around you and at your fingertips. With a tap of your smartphone, you can find out what your favorite athlete or celeb is doing and thinking. Some things make you SCRATCH your head or say HMM. The members of the New England Patriots are no different, they are quite in tune with the Twitter Machine. In this edition: Patriots Linebackers...
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November 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: Dont'a Hightower highlights

I feel like Hightower has gotten a little bit overlooked because of Chandler Jones' great rookie year so far. Under the radar, the other first round pick is having quite a nice season as well.Perhaps most impressive is how Hightower slid right into a role as a starter. With Hightower, Mayo and Spikes the Patriots could have the best linebacker corps in the league in a few years...
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November 09, 2012  |  Discuss

Patriots Pass Rush Behind Last Season's Pace Despite Adding Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower - New England Patriots - NESN.com

Patriots Pass Rush Behind Last Season's Pace Despite Adding Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower - New...
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October 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Logan Mankins, Patrick Chung out, Dont'a Hightower returns

Boston Herald:Mankins, Chung, safety Steve Gregory (hip), running back Brandon Bolden (knee), linebacker Tracy White (foot), defensive lineman Ron Brace (back) and defensive end Jake Bequette (healthy scratch) are the Patriots’ seven inactive players. Brace and Hightower were game-time decisions.Julian Edelman returns so that's significant news. Also good that Hightower is...
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October 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Dont'a Hightower and Julian Edelman out

For anyone that missed this news on twitter last night, Hightower and Edelman are officially out. Though neither is a surprise, Edelman is the lesser of the two and probably the least impactful.Hightower on the other hand was off to a great start to his rookie season, but his hamstring injury has now sidelined him for two straight weeks. Look for Bobby Carpenter to get the start...
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October 14, 2012  |  Discuss

Patriots Injury Report: Aaron Hernandez, Dont'a Hightower, Julian Edelman

The New England Patriots have numerous inactive players for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks, but Aaron Hernandez doesn't figure to be one of them.  Two of the key players the Patriots will be missing are Dont'a Hightower and Julian Edelman.  Both have been ruled out for today's game. According to Jeff Howe and Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald...
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October 14, 2012  |  Discuss

Aaron Hernandez and Dont'a Hightower are inactive

Boston.comDespite practicing for the first time this week after suffering an ankle injury a month ago, Aaron Hernandez is inactive for today's game.He joins linebacker Dont'a Hightower on the sidelines who suffered a hamstring injury last week against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots signed Bobby Carpenter for insurance after his injury.Also inactive for today's game is...
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October 07, 2012  |  Discuss

Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower Among Week 5's Inactives

Left guard Logan Mankins will return to the lineup today after missing last week with a hip injury, and tight end Rob Gronkowski will play through a hip injury of his own for the second straight week. The Patriots’ seven inactive players include tight end Aaron Hernandez (ankle), linebacker Dont’a Hightower (hamstring), safety Steve Gregory (hip), tight end Michael Hoomanawanui...
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October 07, 2012  |  Discuss

Bobby Carpenter is back, what's this mean for Dont'a Hightower?

ESPNBoston.comThe New England Patriots are expected to re-sign linebacker Bobby Carpenter this week, according to a Comcast SportsNet New England report. Hightower sustained a hamstring injury early on in the game against the Bills. Hamstring injuries aren't usually too serious, but they can be a nagging thing. We'll have to watch how much Hightower practices this week but...
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October 02, 2012  |  Discuss

Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower, Tavon Wilson, Stevan Ridley Make Immediate Impact in Patriots' Win Over Titans (Video)

While the regular names provided their normal sparks, it was the unsung guys for the Patriots who made the biggest impact in Sunday's 38-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans. The Pats first three picks from the 2012 NFL Draft -- Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower, and Tavon Wilson -- each made impressive debuts against the Titans. And second year running back Stevan Ridley...
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September 09, 2012  |  Discuss

Dont'a Hightower Issued No. 54 by Patriots, Fueling Speculation That Brian Waters May Not Return

We're less than a week away from the Patriots' season opener, and Pro Bowl guard Brian Waters still has not reported, leaving many to wonder if he will ever rejoin the team. While we don't have an exact answer about Waters' future at this point, we did receive what could be a very revealing piece of information on Monday. The Patriots issued Waters' No. 54 to...
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September 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Dont'a Hightower, Bobby Carpenter Likely to Take on Bigger Roles in Patriots Defense Given Loss of Dane Fletcher

It didn't take long for the Patriots to suffer their first major loss of the 2012 season. Not even three minutes had elapsed on the game clock in Gillette Stadium before Dane Fletcher became the unfortunate victim of what is reportedly a season-ending ACL tear. The third-year linebacker was running down the sideline on a Zoltan Mesko punt -- a play which was ultimately voided...
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August 09, 2012  |  Discuss

Patriots sign rookie Dont’a Hightower

Foxboro, MA – The New England Patriots signed former Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower on Thursday. To read this article please click the link below.
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July 19, 2012  |  Discuss

Patriots, LB Dont'a Hightower Agree To Terms On A Four-Year Deal

The New England Patriots agreed to terms Wednesday with first-round pick Dont'a Hightower on a four-year deal, NFL Network confirmed. Hightower, a linebacker from University of Alabama, was selected with the No. 25 overall pick. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Patriots moved up on draft day to select Hightower, sending the No. 31 overall pick and a fourth-round selection...
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July 18, 2012  |  Discuss

Report: Patriots, First-Round Pick Dont'a Hightower Come to Terms on Deal

The Patriots appeared to have locked up their final rookie. ProFootballTalk.com reports that the Patriots have come to terms with first-round draft pick Dont'a Hightower, the last of their unsigned draft picks. The terms of the deal were not known at this point. New England drafted Hightower with their second of two first-round picks at this year's draft, taking the Alabama...
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July 18, 2012  |  Discuss

Offseason update: AFC East – Patriots primed for another run, but are others in division ready to pull their weight?

We continue our look at each team’s offseason progress (or lack thereof) through a ranking of each division on its perceived strength. It has been a few days, since the last post, but, we pick up with the AFC East, the home of last season’s AFC SuperBowl representative, and a favourite to repeat as division champs… [...]
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June 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Patriots Mailbag: Dont'a Hightower Appears to Be Good Fit Outside in Patriots Defense

I already got sentimental Wednesday during my Two-Minute Drill, so I'll hold the sap for my final mailbag for NESN.com. Thanks to everyone for their questions, and if you've got more to ask, find me on Twitter. Who plays outside linebacker opposite Rob Ninkovich in the 3-4? --@animedpet, via Twitter It's a tough question to answer because it depends what the Patriots...
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May 18, 2012  |  Discuss

Dont'a Hightower, Chandler Jones Expected to Have Immediate Impact on Patriots' Defense

News around the NFL is dwindling, and the dead-zone between the NFL draft and the start of training camp is in full effect. But the New England Patriots got a chance to see their rookies in action at the team's rookie minicamp this past weekend. A pair of first round picks, linebacker Dont'a Hightower and defensive end Chandler Jones, were the headliners, and the Patriots...
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May 14, 2012  |  Discuss

Dont'a Hightower Recognizing Terms in Patriots' Playbook Due to Experience at Alabama

FOXBORO, Mass. -- There's nothing easy about being a rookie in the NFL, but Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower has a slight advantage. Hightower played at Alabama for head coach Nick Saban, who was Bill Belichick's defensive coordinator with the Browns in the 1990s. Saban and Belichick remain close, and their defensive systems are similar. Much to Hightower's excitement...
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May 11, 2012  |  Discuss

Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower Lead Patriots' First Practice of Rookie Camp, Nate Ebner Nursing Injury

FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots ran through their first open practice of rookie camp Friday, and all 20 expected participants were accounted for during the media portion of the session. There were also some unidentified tryout players in attendance. The 20 expected participants included seven draft picks, seven undrafted free agents and six players who were also in the NFL in some...
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May 11, 2012  |  Discuss
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