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in bringing the veteran back."WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementNFL Free AgencyPatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots Free Agency CoveragePatriots remain interested in re-signing Jason McCourty; Danny Shelton to have free agency visits this weekNew [url=http://www.Patriotsjerseyproshop.com/byron-cowart-jersey/]Color Rush Byron Cowart Jersey[/url] ,12commentsNew England is apparently interested in bringing the veteran back.EDTShareTweetShareSharePatriots remain interested in re-signing Jason McCourty; Danny Shelton to have free agency visits this weekMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsOne of the biggest moves of the New England Patriots’ 2018 offseason was acquiring cornerback Jason McCourty from the Cleveland Browns: New England traded a sixth-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns to acquire Jason McCourty and a seventh-round selection, effectively securing a starting defender — one that earned regular playing time as the team’s second cornerback alongside Stephon Gilmore — for a drop of 14 draft spots. McCourty entered New England on the final year of the two-year, $6 million deal he signed with the Browns one year earlier. Consequently, the twin brother of Patriots defensive captain Devin McCourty is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent when the market officially opens later today. And it looks like New England is interested in bringing the 31-year-old back into the fold.According to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi, the Patriots have “maintained a level of interest” in McCourty throughout the process of him heading towards the open market. This certainly should not come as a surprise: McCourty played a considerable role in the Patriots defense and brought experience, leadership and a high level of play to the table. He also might be willing to take a hometown discount to keep playing alongside his brother.McCourty is one of 13 pending unrestricted free agents still unaccounted for, and one of them is reportedly already generating interest: according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, defensive tackle Danny Shelton is scheduled to visit two teams this week. 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(AP) — Marvin Lewis flipped on tape of the Kansas City Chiefs this week and saw Tyreek Hill moving all over the field, Kareem Hunt bulldozing for first downs, Travis Kelce making acrobatic catches, and Patrick Mahomes delivering the ball to all of them.Then he was asked what worries him most about facing the Chiefs on Sunday night.“Everything,” Lewis said, adding a halfhearted laugh.Yes, the banged-up Bengals (4-2) and their struggling defense are headed to Arrowhead Stadium for a high-profile showdown against quite possibly the most dynamic offense in the NFL.They are also doing it with a handful of guys ailing or injured, notably in a secondary that will have to find a way to slow Hill and Kelce. All those injuries nearly crippled the Bengals last week, when Pittsburgh drove the length of the field in the fourth quarter for the winning touchdown.“It makes it harder, yeah,” Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap said, “but we have 1A and 1B. 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You’re not going to lead every game 28-0.”As the Bengals try to slow down Kansas City, here are some things to know:BANGED-UP BENGALSThere were no fewer than 15 players listed on Cincinnati’s initial injury report this week, and six of those didn’t participate at all to start the week. That included three defensive players in cornerback Darqueze Dennard, linebacker Nick Vigil and safety Shawn Williams.FLEX AND POSEThe Chiefs’ high-flying offense and the Bengals’ strong start resulted in the game being flexed by NBC to Sunday night. It was originally supposed to be a noon CDT kickoff.“Every game is a big stage. 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They know they can’t afford another bad showing in Kansas City as they approach the midway point of the season.“I would say we do have a chip on our shoulders,” defensive end Jordan Willis said.WHAT ABOUT BURFICTIn his second game back from his latest NFL suspension, Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict was on the field for 84 percent of the defense’s plays against Pittsburgh and finished second with eight tackles and two passes deflected. He also was in the middle of several altercations, trading words with Ben Roethlisberger, stepping over James Conner in the end zone, and hitting Antonio Brown in the head with his forearm after a reception.Burfict has been suspended three times by the league and was ejected from a game last season. The Bengals need him to continue making an impact on games, without the drama.“Vontaze can be as great as he wants to be,” Dunlap said.
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