New England Patriots draftee Aaron Hernandez said Tuesday that he violated the University of Florida’s substance-abuse policy once, but he denied published reports that he was a multiple offender.

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Patriots rookie TE Hernandez says he failed one drug test in college

Adalius Thomas’ agent, Bus Cook, said the linebacker is a free agent and has received inquiries from several teams already.

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Agent: Veteran LB Thomas receiving interest from multiple teams

The New England Patriots have signed defensive tackle Gerard Warren, the third overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft.

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Veteran DT Warren joins Patriots’ defensive-line overhaul

The New England Patriots have signed free agent defensive lineman Amon Gordon.

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Patriots add Gordon, who sat out 2009, to defensive line mix

The New England Patriots could find themselves defending a lawsuit brought by a fan who’s miffed about the team’s secret videotaping of New York Jets coaches’ signals.

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Appeals panel ponders Jets fan’s lawsuit over Patriots’ videotaping