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Injuries raise questions for Pats defense

by Bob Glauber January 18, 2016

New England’s defense is banged-up and facing another challenge in the AFC championship game.

New England commits no turnovers, defeats the Chiefs 27-20 and is one victory from another Super Bowl.

Off-field issues have clouded New England’s preparations for the AFC divisional playoff.

by Mark Emmert January 15, 2016

The unit has been wracked by injuries and inconsistency in front of Tom Brady.

The Patriots’ tight end has knee and back injuries, but the team reportedly believes he will play Saturday against Kansas City.

The Patriots defensive end arrived at the Foxborough police station shirtless and disoriented on Sunday.

by Sun Journal January 14, 2016

The Patriots defenisve lineman was admitted to a local hospital on Sunday with an unspecified emergency.

by Mike Lowe January 14, 2016

Kansas City has won 11 straight, but New England’s defensive line is among Bill Belichick’s best.

by Sun Journal January 13, 2016

The Boston Herald reported that Jones was rushed to Norwood Hospital after showing up at the Foxborough police station with a medical emergency.

When asked about it, the Patriots coach says, ‘I think I’ll live.’