The NFL.com fantasy crew tracks some of the key free agent movement and how it will affect fantasy values heading into 2013.

A quick explanation during a busy cut-down day on one interesting move… The Patriots pulled off a mild surprise when they released backup QB Brian Hoyer earlier today. That means 2011 third-round pick and uber-talented Ryan Mallett is the backup to QB Tom Brady. (I wrote all about him here in this blog series) So, why did this happen? A few things… Mallett had begun taking the No. 2 reps before the Patriots played the Eagles in preseason, a sure sign he was progressing. While he started the fourth preseason game, I’m told the original plan was to start Hoyer to showcase him for teams that were interested. In case teams faced QB injuries, the Patriots wanted Hoyer to get […]

Tom Brady was shaken up on the third-quarter sack by Justin Tuck.

Patriots QB Tom Brady isn’t expected to take part in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium, according to the team.

It doesn’t look like we’ll see Patriots RB Danny Woodhead again in Week 17 against the Dolphins.

The Patriots listed Tom Brady as questionable for Thursday’s game at Detroit, but fantasy enthusiasts should not panic.

While some may have found it odd that Patriots star QB Tom Brady played almost all of Sunday’s game against the Texans — save for the drives at the end of each half — the strategy was in fact arranged well before the game.

The Patriots have cut a quarterback for the second time in less than a week.

RB Javon Ringer (5-9 1/2, 203 pounds) and DE/LB Brandon Long (6-2 3/4, 254 pounds) turned in impressive showings at the Michigan State Pro Day on March 18. Gil Brandt has the report.

While Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez have received all the attention, a few other signal-callers could improve their stock with solid workouts leading up to the draft.