Musket Fire argues the Patriots should resist trading for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby before the Nov. 10 deadline. The team's pass rush has been efficient as a group effort without a superstar, and cheaper alternatives may be available.
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The Patriots re-signed linebacker Jose Ramirez to the practice squad, released offensive lineman Jacob Rizy from the practice squad and released punter Bryce Baringer from injured reserve. Ramirez, 27, has played two games for New England this season on defense and special teams after joining on Sept. 1.
Mike Vrabel said guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, should return this season, though he'll miss at least four games. Guard Ben Brown returned to practice Monday, as the Patriots came back from their weekend off ahead of a bonus practice day.
Navy and Notre Dame will play at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, the first time in the nearly century-old rivalry that it comes to Foxborough. Patriots.com looks back at players from both schools who left a mark on the franchise, including Notre Dame's David Givens, a clutch postseason receiver drafted in 2002.
Mike Vrabel was reportedly fined $250,000 for conduct toward officials after a 15-yard penalty in the win at Buffalo, with the fine held in abeyance pending good behavior; Philadelphia's Nick Sirianni and the Jets' Aaron Glenn were also fined. Asked Monday, Vrabel said he can't comment publicly and appeared unhappy the fine was leaked.
