Bill Belichick refused to answer when asked if the Patriots plan to exercise their right to fine holdout wide receiver Deion Branch, who could be docked $14,000 a day.

The agent for Deion Branch said yesterday that the wide receiver would report to camp without a new deal if the Patriots promise not to use the franchise tag on him in 2007.

After mulling his options for several days, No.

Deion Branch continued to mull his options on Monday in an ongoing battle to win a contract extension.

Because Deion Branch signed a five-year contract as a second-round pick in 2002, he finds himself in a difficult situation today to receive the fair market value.

The Patriots signed sixth-round draft choice Dan Stevenson on Thursday.

Late July - Training camps open.

A league source is saying that Cornerback Ty Law has three teams on his radar whom he is considering signing with.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Johnathan Sullivan faces several charges, including possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, after his car was pulled over, police said.