New England Patriots
Danny Amendola - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 188 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/02/1985 |
| Birthplace | The Woodlands, TX |
| College | Texas Tech |
| Years played | 4 |
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Thursday
The Patriots' tight ends have had success against the Dolphins, but Miami's linebackers are healthy and playing well, and this could be a tougher matchup than usual.
Patriots sign veteran S Fuller
The Patriots announced Wednesday they have signed veteran S Vincent Fuller.
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Wednesday
The Patriots limited Cameron Wake to one sack in Week One, and he will have his ears pinned back Saturday against New England's tackles.
Patriots 60-second rant: Dolphins provide tricky Christmas Eve matchup
If there is a team to knock the Patriots down a peg and keep them from going into the playoffs with a big winning streak, it's the Miami Dolphins.
Patriots release DL Moore
The Patriots released DL Eric Moore on Tuesday. Moore played in each of the last two games.
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Patriots' run defense and tackling will need to improve off its performance from last Sunday when it faces Reggie Bush this weekend.
Patriots rookie report: Week 15
Rookies OT Nate Solder and RB Stevan Ridley helped spark the Patriots' rushing attack in their Week 15 win.
Playoff scenarios for Week 16
Four AFC teams have clinched playoffs berths and three NFC teams have done the same.
Patriots place DE Carter on I.R.
The Patriots placed DE Andre Carter on injured reserve Tuesday. Carter left Sunday's win over the Broncos with a quad injury.
The legend of Gronk
In just his second pro season, New England's Rob Gronkowski has emerged as the league's top tight end.
Patriots adapt on both sides of ball in win
The Patriots avoided getting Tebowed, improved their defense mid-game and displayed other weapons on offense in their 41-23 win that clinched an AFC East title.
Patriots stock report: Week 15
TE Aaron Hernandez had his best game of the season but S Matt Slater and the Patriots' run defense struggled again.
Shorts and Shells: Week 15
Examining the ramifications of a number of shocking losses by favorites; why the Saints won't stop pushing; how the Patriots survived defensively; and more.
Patriots players of the week: Week 15
Tom Brady led the offense while Julian Edelman was part of a great special-teams effort in the Patriots' win over the Broncos.
Patriots DE Carter carted off
The Patriots' defense took a hit in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Broncos when DE Andre Carter suffered a left knee injury.
PLAYER NEWS
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with Amendola on a deal that would reportedly pay him $31 million over five years, moving quickly after the loss of five-time Pro Bowl selection Wes Welker.|||||||
Amendola, 27, is a 5-foot-11, 188-pound former rookie free agent from Texas Tech - the same school as Welker. After signing with the Rams in 2009, Amendola led the NFL with 66 kickoff returns, 1,618 kickoff return yards and 1,978 total return yards.
Amendola caught six passes for 58 yards and a touchdown on Sunday against the Vikings, his first game since Nov. 25.|||||||
Amendola's touchdown was his third of the season and first since Sept. 30.
Amendola is active for the St. Louis Rams for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings after missing two games with a right heel injury.|||||||
Amendola leads the Rams with 51 receptions with an 11.3-yard average and two touchdowns despite missing five games overall. He was probable after practicing throughout the week.
Amendola is active for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals after being listed as doubtful on Friday.|||||||
Amendola did not practice at all last week because of a foot injury.
Amendola didn't practice and was wearing a walking boot on his right foot on Wednesday.|||||||
Amendola was injured making a cut on a pattern near the end of the first half last week against the Jets, grabbing his heel after going down.