FOXBORO The final Patriots practice of the spring ended with offensive and defensive players huddled around NFL referees, called on by head coach Jerod Mayo to officiate practice. With the raise of an officials' arms, offensive players celebrated and defensive players were forced to do pushups. Quarterback Drake Maye had tossed a fade to fellow wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, a fellow rookie, who had to extend to catch the pass as he fell to the ground with undrafted rookie cornerback Mikey Victor in coverage.
Elsewhere on a trying offensive day, Jacoby Brissett took several sacks, young corners caused disruption in the secondary, the defense dominated in the red zone and a young receiver missed practice after stretching.
Born and raised in Northern California New England Patriots Defensive Line Jeremiah Pharms Jr. had one goal at his visit to Stanley Elementary School Monday afternoon.
The New England Patriots signed quarterback Malik Cunningham to a three-year deal, NFL Network reported Saturday.The team announced he had been elevated to the 53-man roster for Sunday's game but d