First reported by Jeff Howe, the Patriots have informed Derek Rivers that he’s being released. Rivers has had a disappointing time in New England following a number of injury-plagued years with the team.
Patriots release DE Derek Rivers
The Super Bowls, and the Hoodies
Over the years, Bill Belichick has sported many different hoodies and jackets during his tenure as Patriots HC. Now, let’s take a look back at what he wore during every Patriots Super Bowl appearance since he became HC in the year 2000.
Make sure you check out Mike Reiss’ visual feature on the history of Bill Belichick and his hoodie here.
Super Bowl XXXVI
February 2, 2002
St Louis Rams 17-20 New England Patriots
Doug Mills/AP 
Adidas Blue Windbreaker – Official Record – Unknown
(Notes- SB36 win)
A funny-looking hoodie you may think, but we don’t discriminate, the beginning of the Dynasty took place with this classic Adidas windbreaker. As this bad boy was worn just before the official Belichick Hoodie Database records began, we’re not sure what it’s winning record is.
It’s certainly a HOF candidate given the historical ramifications the game it appeared in had on the Franchise’s history.
Super Bowl XXXVIII
February 1, 2004
Carolina Panthers 29-32 New England Patriots
AP Photo/David J. Phillip 
Patriots Blue Windbreaker – Official Record – 2-0
(Notes- SB38 win)
Patriots Preview: Week 11 vs Houston Texans
On Sunday the 4-5 New England Patriots travel to the 2-7 Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2020
Game Time: 1:00 PM EST
Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston TX
Network: CBS
All-time record: Patriots lead series, 10-2-0 (including playoffs)
When They Last Met…
Patriots 22-28 Texans
December 1, 2019
These teams have only met 12 times since the Texans became an NFL franchise in 2002, the last time was one to forget.
Kai Forbath opened the scoring for the Patriots with a 23-yard field goal after a long drive into Texans territory stalled. After failing to do anything with the ball on their first drive, Houston punted and Brady went back to work.
That was short-lived however, Brady’s pass intended for N’Keal Harry was intercepted by Bradley Roby, Deshaun Watson then found Duke Johnson who ran it in for a 14-yard score.
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The weather was horrendous, but thankfully the Patriots were not. The Ravens were toppled in a rough encounter at Gillette Stadium. Here are the ups and downs from Week 10.
Ups ⬆️
Cam Newton
Cam is up for me this week as he continues to build on positive performances. His stat line wasn’t off the charts, but he ended his run of games without a passing touchdown, led the team, and most importantly, made good decisions. Good for Cam.
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Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of tonight’s Week 10 encounter against the Baltimore Ravens.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
Roster Moves
Main Roster
TE Jordan Thomas (Claimed on waivers from Arizona)
OL Jermaine Eluemunor (Activated from IR)
LB Terez Hall (Promoted from PS)*
LB Cassh Maluia (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
TE David Wells
LB Caash Maluia (Released from the main roster before being re-signed)
TE/FB Paul Quessenberry
Released
DT Ryan Glasgow
QB Jake Dolegala
TE Dylan Cantrell (Signed on 10/11)
DT Nick Thurman
Placed On IR
TE Dalton Keene
LB Shilique Calhoun
OL Caleb Benenoch (PS)
With the TE position in turmoil right now, the team picked up Jordan Thomas who was waived by the Cardinals this past week. They also signed David Wells to the practice squad. Mike Reiss noted that whilst Thomas would be eligible to play on Sunday night, it may be too soon to see him suit up with no practice this week.
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On Sunday the 3-5 New England Patriots host the 6-2 Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium.
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2020
Game Time: 8:20 PM EST
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro MA
Network: NBC
All-time record: Patriots lead series, 10-4-0 (including playoffs)
When They Last Met…
Patriots 20-37 Ravens
November 3, 2019
The Patriots were well and truly thumped the last time these two teams met.
After initially stopping a spirited drive by the soon to be league MVP, Lamar Jackson, Shilique Calhoun jumped on the field goal try to give an automatic first down to the Ravens. Jackson walked in on the next play to open the scoring.
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It’s officially the halfway mark of the season for Bill Belichick and the Patriots. After eight games, we’ve learned a lot about this Patriots team.
Here’s my position grades for the Patriots through the halfway point of the season.
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