Wilfork: 'No need to feel sorry'

Vince Wilfork, who underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon on Tuesday, released the following statement via his Twitter account:I just want to thank everyone for your support and encouragement.

about 5 hours ago | ESPNBoston.com |

Patriots' Wilfork has surgery on torn Achilles

New England Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork, who likely is headed to season-ending injured reserve, had surgery on his torn right Achilles on Tuesday.

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Wilfork has Achilles surgery

Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork, who is likely headed to season-ending injured reserve, had surgery on his torn right Achilles on Tuesday.Wilfork's wife, Bianca, tweeted a photo of Wilfork lying in a hospital bed with a cast on the foot and giving the camera a thumbs up:Thanking God for a successful surgery pic.

about 11 hours ago | ESPNBoston.com |

Tedy Bruschi weekly chat recap

Tedy Bruschi held his weekly ESPNBoston.com New England Patriots chat at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday. The chat can be recapped here and includes some of the following topics:1.

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Weekly Patriots mail is delivered

Every Tuesday on ESPNBoston.com, questions from New England Patriots followers are answered as part of a weekly mailbag. This week's mailbag has been posted and includes some of the following topics:1.

about 12 hours ago | Mike Reiss |

Why Vince Wilfork is so hard to replace

Once a training camp, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick throws his team a bone, metaphorically speaking.It usually takes place after a morning practice, often on a Saturday, and the circumstances are these: If a player of his choosing -- typically a lineman -- can catch a punt, the team will have the afternoon and evening off from meetings.

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Clayton on Wilfork, Freeman and Schaub

ESPN NFL Insider John Clayton gives his takes on Dolphins-Saints, Vince Wilfork's injury, the Buccaneers' treatment of Josh Freeman, Geno Smith's struggles, the scrutiny of Matt Schaub and more.

Brady: Wilfork's presence is unmatched

Appearing at halftime of the "Monday Night Football" radio broadcast on Westwood One, Tom Brady commented on Vince Wilfork's season-ending injury. Here's a transcript of what he said:"Well, to say we'll miss him is an understatement.

about 1 day ago | ESPNBoston.com |

More Impactful Injury: Locker Or Wilfork?

Tim Hasselbeck and Jerome Bettis debate whose injury, Jake Locker's or Vince Wilfork's, will be more impactful for his team.

Belichick: 'Doesn't look good for Vince'

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick confirmed Monday afternoon what was reported earlier in the day: star defensive lineman Vince Wilfork’s season is likely over.

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Wilfork (Achilles') is a candidate for season-ending injured reserve, the Boston Globe reports.

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Wilfork left Sunday's game against the Falcons in the first quarter with an ankle injury.

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