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ProFootballTalk: After reports surfaced that the Patriots inked Danny Amendola to a deal before Wes Welker signed with Denver, many thought New England had willingly decided to part ways with Welker. But owner Bob Kraft is making statements on the contrary. (NBC Sports)

ProFootballTalk: The Patriots signed Danny Amendola before the Broncos inked Wes Welker, and the PFT Crew says the Patriots may have read this right by signing the younger Amendola, but injury concerns are what really make this deal worthwhile. (NBC Sports)

With the first day of free agency in the books, wide receiver Wes Welker remains unsigned. All indications are that Welker wants to remain a Patriot, but this also could be his last shot at a big payday, and New England doesn't seem to be opening up its wallet. If Welker does move on, the Pats could target former Rams WR Danny Amendola. (NBC Sports)

Patriots QB Tom Brady has signed a three-year, $27 million contract extension, which will pay him significantly less for the 2015-2017 seasons. Mike Florio says the Pats were looking to create cap space now, and the deal will likely change before 2015 when Brady is set to make $7 million. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: The Ravens beat the Patriots to advance to Super Bowl XVLII. Former Patrtiot Rodney Harrison joins Mike Florio to discuss New England's future and how much Tom Brady has left. (NBC Sports)

Baltomore defensive lineman Haloti Ngata and head coach John Harbaugh discuss the club's growing rivalry with New England. (NBC Sports)

New England's Steve Gregory, Rob Ninkovich and Matthew Slater discuss the challenges Baltimore presents on offense and special teams. (NBC Sports)

Rob Gronkowski is one of the most skilled tight ends in the league, but if the Patriots continue their march to the Super Bowl, they must do it without him. Sidelined with a broken arm, Mike Florio wonders who will step up in Gronk's absence. (NBC Sports)

Patriots QB Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick talk about their win over the Texans and making their second straight AFC Championship game. They'll face a Ravens team who beat them earlier in the season. (NBC Sports)

Tony Dungy breaks down the Houston Texans and talks about what it will take for them to beat the New England Patriots next week. (NBC Sports)