August 19th Monday 2013
UPDATE :
Ballard replacing Gronk; Sudfeld for A-Hern
The Patriots are expected to open the season with Jake Ballard in Rob Gronkowski's old in-line tight end role, and Zach Sudfeld in Hernandez's "flex" tight end position.
August 5th Monday 2013
UPDATE :
Report: Jake Ballard may not make Pats 53
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on NFL Insiders that TE Jake Ballard is in danger of not making the Patriots' roster.
July 23rd Tuesday 2013
UPDATE :
Jake Ballard may not make Patriots final 53
Ben Volin of the Boston Globe considers TE Jake Ballard (knees, active/PUP) "not a lock" for the Patriots' final roster.
July 22nd Monday 2013
UPDATE :
Pats TE Ballard 'slogged through' minicamps
CSN New England notes that Jake Ballard (knee) "slogged through" some routes and wasn't a full participant during minicamps.
June 28th Friday 2013
UPDATE :
Jake Ballard 'appeared rigid' @ Patriots OTAs
According to the Boston Globe, TE Jake Ballard "appeared rigid" in his movements during Patriots OTAs.
