Belichick won’t name D co-ordinator, will take bigger role running Pats defence (The Canadian Press)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick will take a larger role in overseeing the defence and not hire a co-ordinator to replace Dean Pees.

Patriots’ Thomas done with Belichick (Yahoo! Sports)

New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas has two years remaining on a five-year, $35 million contract, but…

Ravens disagreeing with QB Troy Smith’s trade request (Yahoo! Sports)

The agent for Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Troy Smith says he made a trade request for his client back in…