New England Patriots
Alfonzo Dennard - #37 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/09/1989 |
| Birthplace | Rochelle, GA |
| College | Nebraska |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 7th round, 17th pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | 3 |
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Patriots shut out Dolphins, earn playoff bye
Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes and the Patriots regained their dominance after a rare slump, earning a playoff bye with a 28-0 win over the Dolphins.
Report: Patriots' Gronkowski likely to play Sunday
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski is likely to play Sunday vs. Miami, according to Comcast SportsNet New England.
Key matchup: Patriots running game vs. Dolphins run defense
Stopping Tom Brady and the Patriots’ passing game is tough enough, but Miami can pull off an upset if it can stop New England’s running game.
Week 17 playoff scenarios
Seeding is up for grabs in the AFC, while five teams fight for two spots in the NFC playoffs in Week 17.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots get ugly win, Dolphins aim for .500
The Patriots struggled to beat the Jaguars, the Dolphins got revenge by beating the Bills and the Jets fell in Greg McElroy's first start.
Redskins-Cowboys flexed to prime time in Week 17
The Week 17 game between the Redskins and Cowboys for the NFC East title has been flex into the primetime slot.
Patriots hold off Jaguars for 11th win
Tom Brady overcame a rough start by throwing two touchdown passes, and the playoff-bound Patriots held on to beat the woeful Jaguars 23-16 Sunday.
Patriots getting improved play from Deaderick
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AFC East Spin cycle: Pats stumble, Dolphins hanging on
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49ers withstand Patriots' comeback, clinch playoff spot
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No surprise when Patriots re-sign WR Branch
Observers were far from surprised when New England brought back former Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch to add depth to an injury-riddled position.
Key matchup: Patriots running game vs. 49ers run defense
We know the 49ers like to run the ball, but the Patriots have more carries than the Niners, and the run game has been crucial to their success.
Week 15 handicapping column
PFW handicapping expert Mike Wilkening believes the Falcons will regain some of their lost luster on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
Dennard was sentenced Thursday to 30 days in jail and two years of probation for assaulting a police officer outside a Lincoln bar last year.|||||||
In court, Dennard apologized to his coaches, supporters, police and his family and promised to abide by the terms of the probation. He declined comment after leaving court.
Dennard has been convicted of assaulting a police officer in Lincoln, Neb., last year.|||||||
The Lincoln Journal Star is reporting a Lancaster County jury found Dennard guilty Wednesday of the felony charge and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest. The jury found Dennard not guilty of third-degree assault against another man. He faces up to five years in prison when he is sentenced on a later date.
