http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/vince_wilfork/3866 Recent articles about Vince Wilfork en-us The New England Patriots cut defensive tackle Kyle Love on Wednesday after he was diagnosed with diabetes. Love’s agent, Richard Kopelman, told Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com that his client was recently diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes. “We have been informed by the New England Patriots that Kyle Love will be released NFI  Thu, 16 May 2013 09:38:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mike_florio_patriots_didnt_respect_loves_legal_rights/13629428 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mike_florio_patriots_didnt_respect_loves_legal_rights/13629428 Mike Florio: Patriots didn’t respect Love’s legal rights http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/mike_florio_patriots_didnt_respect_loves_legal_rights/13629428 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/f/8ffa32a5388b0e0864fdf042890693a1e63d4fbf/mini/new-england-patriots.jpg After nine season with the Raiders, Tommy Kelly has found new life in New England. The veteran defensive tackle was signed by the Patriots in April with hopes that he can help the team generate some pressure in the middle of the defense. Kelly said playing next to Vince Wilfork was a key reason for signing in New England. “You get to the end of your career, you get the opportunity to play with a real good team like New England — it came down to a couple teams — but I guess after talking with Coach [Bill] Belichick and then just the opportunity to play with Vince,” Kelly said on Patriots Today. “You wanna play with someone that can play. You know, you always watch people who play your position. I mean, he’s a real good player. A hell of a player.” Kelly also said his teammate in Oakland, Richard Seymour, always spoke highly of his time in New England. He stressed that despite saying he’s nearing the end of his career, he still has a lot left in the tank. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:59:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tommy_kelly_says_playing_next_to_vince_wilfork_was_key_reason_for_signing_with_patriots/13622621 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tommy_kelly_says_playing_next_to_vince_wilfork_was_key_reason_for_signing_with_patriots/13622621 Tommy Kelly Says Playing Next to Vince Wilfork Was Key Reason for Signing With Patriots http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/tommy_kelly_says_playing_next_to_vince_wilfork_was_key_reason_for_signing_with_patriots/13622621 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/8/e856b91f63dd3c4a04448402a35def505de5a1b9/mini/NFL_Oakland_Raiders_b21f.jpg NFL Top 100: On a list loaded with quarterbacks, Rodgers is clear No. 1--CBS: With NFL Network revealing the top 100 players in the NFL, which was voted by the players, Pete Prisco of CBS Sports has released his own list of the top 100 players.  Let’s take a look where some New England Patriots fall: 91. Vince Wilfork, DT, New England Patriots: He is still a force in the middle of their defense. Wilfork can play the nose or as a 4-3 tackle. He is tough to move. 59. Jerod Mayo, ILB, New England Patriots: He was good in his first couple of seasons, but was really good last year. He is more an all-round linebacker now, able to blitz and cover. 19. Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots: He missed time with injuries last season, but when he was on the field he was special. He remains the league’s best tight end and a weapon that Brady loves having. 5. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots:When does he start to slow down? It wasn’t in 2012. He threw for nearly 5,000 yards, had 34 touchd... Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_top_100_on_a_list_loaded_with_quarterbacks_rodgers_is_clear_no_1_cbs/13622201 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_top_100_on_a_list_loaded_with_quarterbacks_rodgers_is_clear_no_1_cbs/13622201 NFL Top 100: On a list loaded with quarterbacks, Rodgers is clear No. 1--CBS http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_top_100_on_a_list_loaded_with_quarterbacks_rodgers_is_clear_no_1_cbs/13622201 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/551ce96ce1d9e999e48df61d4c04b6a7ca6bc5eb/mini/new-orleans-saints-new.jpg Donald Jones remembers the shot he took from Vince Wilfork well. And even if he didn’t, his new Patriots teammates and coaches will never let him forget it. As Jones was running a route in the middle of the field during the Bills-Patriots Week 4 matchup, Wilfork caught wind of him, dropped into coverage and collided with the new Patriots wide receiver just as he was receiving the ball. Jones couldn’t make the grab as the 325-pound behemoth caught him in midair. “Yeah, I talked to him about it,” Jones said of Wilfork. “Guys make jokes about it all the time. They bring it up. Matter of fact, when I came on my visit here, that was one of the first thing the coaches said. That’s something that I’ll never forget.” Jones said it wasn’t the hardest hit he’s ever received, though, despite the size of the man hitting him. If Wilfork landed squarely on the 208-pound wideout, that answer may be a lot different. “You know, it actually looked a lot worse than it was,” Jones said. “It didn’t hur Tue, 14 May 2013 13:18:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/donald_jones_says_hit_from_vince_wilfork_didnt_hurt_but_it_was_one_of_first_things_patriots_brought_up_on_visit/13615376 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/donald_jones_says_hit_from_vince_wilfork_didnt_hurt_but_it_was_one_of_first_things_patriots_brought_up_on_visit/13615376 Donald Jones Says Hit From Vince Wilfork Didn’t Hurt, But It Was One of First Things Patriots Brought Up on Visit http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/donald_jones_says_hit_from_vince_wilfork_didnt_hurt_but_it_was_one_of_first_things_patriots_brought_up_on_visit/13615376 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/7/f7196879823a70b9dfaf02abc550545b9a9720e6/mini/6623610.jpg We take you to the Lingerie Football League, my apologies it’s the much classier “Legends Football League” these days, where the Los Angeles Temptation were taking on the Seattle Mist. Temptation cornerback Ogom Chijindu made a rather ordinary tackle on Mist wide receiver Riki Creger-Zier.  Chijindu believed her tackle to be extraordinary and was so excited that she celebrated by shaking her ass on Creger-Zier’s helmet.  Sportsmanlike? Probably not. Sexy? Definitely. While it’s quite an enchanting celebration in the LFL, let’s hope this doesn’t spread to the NFL, I don’t need to see Vince Wilfork twerking on some undersized running back and nearly snapping his neck. Article found on: Next Impulse Sports Tue, 14 May 2013 10:49:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lfl_player_makes_tackle_promptly_twerks_on_opponents_head/13613924 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lfl_player_makes_tackle_promptly_twerks_on_opponents_head/13613924 LFL player rubs her butt on opponent's head http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/lfl_player_makes_tackle_promptly_twerks_on_opponents_head/13613924 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/2/7278e420f647afab9aeba318c7bb88344c414bd9/mini/lfl.jpg It took awhile, but the Patriots have finally found a pair of defensive tackles that should be able to put some pressure on the opposing quarterback. The void in the middle of the Patriots’ defense hasn’t been there for a lack of effort. If anything, the three-technique defensive tackle position has almost been cursed since New England switched over to a 4-3 base defense. The first player brought in to try to generate some pressure was the Titus Young of his day, Albert Haynesworth. Needless to say, the experiment of adding a malcontent to Bill Belichick‘s strict Patriot Way went as well as Crystal Pepsi, New Coke or any other cliche failed soda. (Can we use Dr. Pepper Ten yet? Or is it too soon? Why not just drink Diet Dr. Pepper? Who needs just 10 calories?) We’d say Haynesworth to New England went horribly awry, but really it went exactly as everyone expected. The next player brought in to rush the quarterback from defensive tackle was Jonathan Fanene, who has an incredibly fun l... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:20:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/armond_armstead_tommy_kelly_provide_patriots_much_needed_interior_rush_allowing_vince_wilfork_to_play_proper_position/13608038 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/armond_armstead_tommy_kelly_provide_patriots_much_needed_interior_rush_allowing_vince_wilfork_to_play_proper_position/13608038 Armond Armstead, Tommy Kelly Provide Patriots Much Needed Interior Rush, Allowing Vince Wilfork to Play Proper Position http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/armond_armstead_tommy_kelly_provide_patriots_much_needed_interior_rush_allowing_vince_wilfork_to_play_proper_position/13608038 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/551ce96ce1d9e999e48df61d4c04b6a7ca6bc5eb/mini/new-orleans-saints-new.jpg “3. Vince Wilfork, New England (9): Wilfork has built up his stamina over the past few years... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:08:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/3_vince_wilfork_new_england_9_wilfork_has_built_up_his_stamina_over_the_past_few_years_and_now/13606637 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/3_vince_wilfork_new_england_9_wilfork_has_built_up_his_stamina_over_the_past_few_years_and_now/13606637 "3. Vince Wilfork, New England (9): Wilfork has built up his stamina over the past few years and now..." http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/3_vince_wilfork_new_england_9_wilfork_has_built_up_his_stamina_over_the_past_few_years_and_now/13606637 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Kentucky Derby is coming up this weekend and plenty of people around the country will be keeping a watchful eye on who crosses the finish line first at Churchill Downs. Vince Wilfork will just have a better seat than most. Wilfork and his wife Bianca are in Kentucky for the annual horse racing spectacle, at least according to Mrs. Wilfork’s Instagram account, and they are sporting some flashy attire in preparation of the big race. Check out a photo of the New England Patriots Pro Bowl defensive tackle and his wife below. Have a question for Luke Hughes? Send it to him via Twitter at @LukeFHughes or send it here. Photo via Instagram/Mrs75 Fri, 03 May 2013 19:22:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/vince_wilfork_enjoying_kentucky_derby_festivitiesin_style_photo/13546736 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/vince_wilfork_enjoying_kentucky_derby_festivitiesin_style_photo/13546736 Vince Wilfork Enjoying Kentucky Derby Festivitiesin Style (Photo) http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/vince_wilfork_enjoying_kentucky_derby_festivitiesin_style_photo/13546736 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/551ce96ce1d9e999e48df61d4c04b6a7ca6bc5eb/mini/new-orleans-saints-new.jpg According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the New England Patriots have signed free agent defensive tackle Tommy Kelly. Source: #Patriots and former #Raiders DT Tommy Kelly agree to a two-year deal, I’m told. Great fit. Bet @wilfork75 will be pumped. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 8, 2013 Kelly is a nice addition to go along with Vince Wilfork.     Need NFL Tickets? var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { var script = document.createElement('script'); ref = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(''); script.type = 'text/javascript'; var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { var script = document.createElement('script'); ref = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(''); script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.src = 'http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/27484?_ci_wid=_CI_widget... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:27:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/patriots_reportedly_sign_tommy_kelly/13349209 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/patriots_reportedly_sign_tommy_kelly/13349209 Patriots reportedly sign Tommy Kelly http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/patriots_reportedly_sign_tommy_kelly/13349209 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/d/7d02f1b67f60f8584616e08c39aa580e8c111180/mini/6874934.jpg In this social media driven world where 140 characters or 30 second sound bite can spark movements and bring scorn faster than the dialogue on “Scandal.” Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson was teammates with Vince Wilfork in 2004. The two won a Super Bowl together that season too. Johnson’s current occupation is radio host for CBS Houston. While on air Friday morning, a caller asked him to name a player who had an ugly wife. Now common sense says, you don’t answer that. Or, if you do chose to answer, make sure you’re ready for that player to come for your head. Clearly, he chose option B and answered: “You know what, I’ve got it,” Johnson said. “And this is a big, big man. This guy had his way with the Texans this year. He won’t hear this — Vince Wilfork.” “He won’t hear this,” he can’t be serious. You work in radio and have no idea about clips going viral? Of course Vince Wilfork heard about this and defended his wife, Bianca.   Which lead to Ted John Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:02:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/former_patriot_ted_johnson_called_vince_wilforks_wife_bianca_ugly_on_the_radio_wilfork_handles_him/13209100 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/former_patriot_ted_johnson_called_vince_wilforks_wife_bianca_ugly_on_the_radio_wilfork_handles_him/13209100 Former Patriot Ted Johnson called Vince Wilfork’s wife Bianca ugly on the radio; Wilfork handles him http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/former_patriot_ted_johnson_called_vince_wilforks_wife_bianca_ugly_on_the_radio_wilfork_handles_him/13209100 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/189006d62f97dbdadd5ff7238dba9cf48f607ee6/mini/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_c6a3.jpg It sounds like Ted Johnson was thinking Vince Wilfork wouldn’t find out that he called his wife ugly on a local Houston radio station, but unfortunately for him, word got out quickly.  Especially on social media. Ted Johnson, a former Patriots linebacker (won three Super Bowls, played at the University of Colorado), is now hosting a radio show in Houston. He was asked who the ugliest spouse was on the Patriots during his time there. That’s something he probably should have not answered. But he did. “He won’t hear this – Vince Wilfork,” said Johnson. Whoops. Once Wilfork found out what Johnson said, he went off on Twitter. Let me apologize to my fans in advance of whatever I may say today but I do not play when it comes to my family — Vince Wilfork (@wilfork75) March 22, 2013 Johnson ended up apologizing to Wilfork on Twitter after realizing he found out. I just made a huge error in judgement and want to apologize to Vince and his wife for comments I made earlier today on a Houston... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:57:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ted_johnson_calls_vince_wilforks_wife_ugly_wilfork_fires_back/13208473 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ted_johnson_calls_vince_wilforks_wife_ugly_wilfork_fires_back/13208473 Ted Johnson calls Vince Wilfork’s wife ugly, Wilfork fires back http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ted_johnson_calls_vince_wilforks_wife_ugly_wilfork_fires_back/13208473 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/189006d62f97dbdadd5ff7238dba9cf48f607ee6/mini/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_c6a3.jpg Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson was teammates with Vince Wilfork in 2004, the year before he retired from football. The two defensive stand-outs won a Super Bowl together that season, but I’m going to go out on a limb and guess they were never really close friends. And if they were, they aren’t anymore. Johnson now works as a radio host for CBS Houston. On Friday morning, a caller asked him to name the player he played with that had the ugliest spouse during his time with the Patriots. Johnson seemed hesitant, but he went ahead and answered the question anyway. He probably should have left it alone. The Big Lead has the audio here. “You know what, I’ve got it,” Johnson said. “And this is a big, big man. This guy had his way with the Texans this year. He won’t hear this — Vince Wilfork.” Teddy may have already learned his first valuable lesson of working in radio — everyone hears everything. They may not be listening live, but sports bloggers like us make sure that... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:07:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ted_johnson_called_vince_wilforks_wife_ugly_and_wilfork_is_furious/13207474 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/ted_johnson_called_vince_wilforks_wife_ugly_and_wilfork_is_furious/13207474 Ex-Patriot calls Wilfork's wife ugly http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ted_johnson_called_vince_wilforks_wife_ugly_and_wilfork_is_furious/13207474 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/515ad0544e0205aa9be23add3fcb93d37b99668e/mini/Vince-Wilfork-Bianca-Wilfork.jpg New England Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork was busy shoveling his driveway Friday night when Winter Storm Nemo blasted the Northeast with two feet of snow. Vince's wife posted photos on Instagram with the caption "He got cabin fever already lmao as soon as he shoveled it it piled right back up lol smh." Just goes to show that NFL players are just like us! H/T Deadspin via RTP. Visit us at holdoutsports.com and follow us on Twitter @HoldoutSports. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 12:18:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/vince_wilfork_shoveled_snow_during_winter_storm_nemo_photos/12878206 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/vince_wilfork_shoveled_snow_during_winter_storm_nemo_photos/12878206 Vince Wilfork shoveled snow during Winter Storm Nemo (Photos) http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/vince_wilfork_shoveled_snow_during_winter_storm_nemo_photos/12878206 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/8/189006d62f97dbdadd5ff7238dba9cf48f607ee6/mini/Cincinnati_Bengals_v_c6a3.jpg That's right, Vince Wilfork adds a new job to his skillset - vacuum cleaner salesman. He's teamed up with Roomba maker iRobot to create a faux-sitcom viral video with his wife and kids (Hey Vince, don't quit your day job). Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:13:42 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/video_at_home_with_the_wilforks/12476548 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/video_at_home_with_the_wilforks/12476548 Vince Wilfork stars in faux-sitcom viral video http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/video_at_home_with_the_wilforks/12476548 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bce10c25ede6ae3ced2fbd110e5de4e4a905d781/mini/wilforks.jpg Vince Wilfork delighted the crowd at the Patriots' Hall Speaker Series on Monday night. But between the laughs, the New England defensive tackle responded to questions with some candid answers. While much of what Wilfork said throughout the evening was said in a joking manner, he was more than willing to tackle any questions thrown his way. Wilfork was asked what part of the NFL he'd like to change if he could, according to the Boston Herald, and the Patriots lineman said he'd get rid of certain penalties. "I can do without them," Wilfork reportedly said. "You have a guy... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:42:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/wilfork_calls_qbs_wimpy_would_start_tebow_over_sanchez/10577359 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/wilfork_calls_qbs_wimpy_would_start_tebow_over_sanchez/10577359 Vince Wilfork calls QBs 'wimpy,' would start Tebow over Sanchez http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/wilfork_calls_qbs_wimpy_would_start_tebow_over_sanchez/10577359 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/1/e1127490f672b31622f22aa346daad555d9929c2/mini/vince.jpg