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The Patriots signed Hooper to a 1-year contract last week. Hooper is expected to serve as their No. 2 at the position, behind returned starter and captain Hunter Henry. Hooper said he was familiar with Henry, having both been drafted in 2016.
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Bill O'Brien provides update on Mac Jones after Patriots QB benching – Boston Herald
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Patriots get good news at Friday practice before Bills game – Boston Herald
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Austin Hooper reunites with Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt
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Patriots players honor Matthew Slater is what could be captain's last game – Boston Herald
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Patriots trading TE Jonnu Smith to Falcons for late-round pick – Boston Herald
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NFL notes: The Pats' best first-round trade isn't a trade back, it's a deal to land a WR or OT – Saratogian
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Bill Belichick not aware of any Patriots pursuit of Aaron Rodgers – Boston Herald
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What's the likelihood Patriots make a deal at next week's NFL trade deadline? – Boston Herald
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5 Patriots offseason fixes: No. 1 — Draft and sign new quarterbacks