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Dont’a Hightower played his entire NFL career with the New England Patriots. From 2012 through 2021 he was a force from his linebacker position, helping the Patriots win three Super Bowls.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2024

Vikings DC compares first-round pick to three-time Super Bowl champion

The Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to land who they hope to be franchise players on each side of the ball.

Kirk Cousins reportedly left Vikings because of plan to draft his replacement

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 22, 2024

Patriots' Mayo Explains Dont'a Hightower Hiring

The New England Patriots introduced their assistant coaches on Jerod Mayo's inaugural staff Wednesday - but one newly hired coach needed no introduction.

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New England Patriots News / Pro Football Talk / February 22, 2024

Jerod Mayo: Dont'a Hightower has always really wanted to coach

It wasn't long ago that Dont'a Hightower was flying around the field as a Patriots linebacker. But the former first-round pick has not traded his cleats for a whistle, as he’ll be New England’s first linebackers coach under new head coach Jerod Mayo.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / February 21, 2024

New England Patriots legend's return to the franchise has been in the works for quite some time

It is a true reunion for the New England Patriots coaching staff after Jerod Mayo made the ultimate decision to bring Dont'a Hightower back. He will serve as the insider linebackers coach. However, this wasn't just a spur of the moment decision by Mayo.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / February 9, 2024

Patriots three-time Super Bowl champion returning to team in new capacity

The trend of former players turning to coaching after their playing careers end continues.

Brian Belichick makes decision on future with Patriots

Former teammate discusses Patriots failing Mac Jones

Patriots owner Robert Kraft has chance to prove he is willing to spend this offseason

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2024

Patriots fill Jerod Mayo's old job with another franchise legend

The pair of two-time Pro Bowlers were teammates for four seasons from 2012-15.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft has chance to prove he is willing to spend this offseason

A front-runner appears to have emerged for the Patriots GM position

Bill Belichick’s son Brian has made decision about future with Patriots

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2023

Patriots linebacker retires after a decade in New England

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower, the man who stopped Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch at the 1-yard line late in Super Bowl XLIX, announced his retirement in a Players' Tribune essay on Tuesday.

Former Patriots safety says some teammates wanted Bailey Zappe to play over Mac Jones in 2022

Former Patriots believe Jerod Mayo could be Bill Belichick's successor

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