Source: Patriots, TE Austin Hooper agree to 1-year free-agent deal
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Hooper is expected to serve as the team's No. 2 tight end behind Hunter Henry. He spent last season as the starter in Las Vegas, catching 25 passes for 234 yards, after a 444-yard season in 2022 as a backup with the Titans.
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Source: Patriots, TE Austin Hooper agree to 1-year free-agent deal
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Patriots linebacker reacts to Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets
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Bill Belichick honors Dante Scarnecchia, Mike Vrabel ahead of
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Report: Offensive line coach Cole Popovich no longer with the Patriots
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Patriots training camp countdown — No. 7: How will the offense
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Source: Patriots, TE Austin Hooper agree to 1-year free-agent deal
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Patriots believe DL Christian Barmore will return after 4 weeks
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Patriots make eyebrow-raising defensive decision vs. Commanders
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Patriots make eyebrow-raising defensive decision vs. Commanders