Impact Hightower will gut it out, with the Patriots experiencing a number of injuries on defense. He'll take over at middle linebacker.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Linebacker Jamie Collins returning for 3rd stint with Pats
Free agent linebacker Jamie Collins agreed to a new deal with the Patriots on Wednesday, according to his agentOCTOBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press
What's the hardest part of Dont'a Hightower's comeback? The former Alabama All-American is back with the Patriots after opting out of the 2020 season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • AL.COM
Jets impressed by Wilson's poise, but want to limit pressure
Zach Wilson’s teammates were still buzzing a few days after the New York Jets quarterback made his NFL debutSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower is slowly working to find himself amid NFL return Last Sunday against Miami, Hightower finished with only four tackles in his first NFL game since Jan. 2020
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
After a year away, Dont'a Hightower looking forward to the Patriots upcoming journey Hightower discusses the season opener against the Dolphins as well as being named a captain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start
The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam NewtonAUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press
'Like a second chance almost': Dont'a Hightower relishing return Hightower opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM
Kyle Van Noy and Dont'a Hightower stepping back into Patriots leadership roles Van Noy was a Dolphin in 2020 while Hightower opted out for COVID reasons
AUGUST 4, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM
Half the players who opted out last year no longer with team
Less than half of the 67 NFL players who opted out of the 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic are still with the same team as training camps kicked off for the 2021 seasonJULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Back with Patriots, Dont'a Hightower has no regrets about opting out of 2020 season - The Boston Globe “My primary goal at that time was to take care of my family, and I felt like I did the right thing,” he says. “If I had to do it again, I’d...
JUNE 24, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Dont'a Hightower rejected retirement speculation after 2020 opt-out Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower answered speculation about retirement reports, dismissing them after he opted out of the 2020 season.
JUNE 16, 2021 • BOSTON.COM
Patriots’ Dont’a Hightower ends retirement rumors: ‘I wouldn’t be out here doing this for free’ Hightower, 31, insisted Tuesday he opted out only to skip the 2020 season, not contemplate retirement.
JUNE 15, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Belichick: ‘Good to see’ Dont’a Hightower back on the field after 2020 opt-out The Patriots linebacker returned to practice last week.
JUNE 14, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM
Dont'a Hightower 'Worked Right In Very Quickly' Returning To Patriots Patriots defensive captain Dont'a Hightower returned to practice last week. Here's what Bill Belichick had to say about his return.
JUNE 14, 2021 • NESN.COM
Patriots: Kyle Van Noy’s tweet with Dont’a Hightower hypes up defense The New England Patriots defense was more vulnerable last season than fans have grown accustomed to during the Bill Belichick era, but that...
JUNE 11, 2021 • MUSKETFIRE.COM
Dont’a Hightower returns, passing game goes long and more Patriots OTA observations The Patriots held their final OTA practice open to the media on Thursday.
JUNE 10, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Dont’a Hightower practices with Patriots for first time since 2019 season - The Boston Globe Hightower, who opted out of last season because of COVID concerns, was a full-go in the workout and appeared plenty quick.
JUNE 10, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Mac Jones is being challenged by the defense, and Dont’a Hightower returns: Patriots practice report Bill Belichick’s defense is not throwing vanilla looks at the rookie QB. They're working him pretty hard in spring practices.
JUNE 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dont’a Hightower returns to Patriots OTAs practice, only 15 absent Thursday Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower returned to practice Thursday for one of the team’s final OTA sessions. Hightower took his old spot in...
JUNE 10, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Jerod Mayo says Dont'a Hightower will face challenges in return from opt-out year The Patriots have key questions for Dont’a Hightower as he returns.
JUNE 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
