New England Patriots
Mike Kafka - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/25/1987 |
| Birthplace | Oak Lawn, IL |
| College | Northwestern |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2010, 4th round, 24th pick by Eagles |
Report: Patriots unanimously vote to recertify
The Patriots were the first team to vote for recertification of the NFLPA, and they did so unanimously.
Mankins puts Patriots at ease with quick decision
It took only a few hours for the Patriots to answer the biggest question facing them heading into the 2011 season. Pro Bowl OLG Logan Mankins agreed to sign his franchise tender.
Patriots injury update
What made the Patriots' 14-2 record so impressive was that they did it with some key players on injured reserve. Here's a look at some of last year's injured players who are expected to be 100 percent when ...
Patriots OG Mankins to sign franchise tender
The Patriots' biggest question mark in this chaotic week of free agency, OG Logan Mankins, will sign his franchise tender.
Report: Patriots to cut OLB Banta-Cain
The Patriots will release OLB Tully Banta-Cain on Tuesday afternoon, according to multiple media outlets.
Report: Patriots to release CB Carter
The Patriots informed CB Tony Carter they will release him, Fox31's Josina Anderson reported Tuesday morning.
Not every team faces the same lockout challenges
Based on a vote of the PFW staff, here are three teams that we believe will be most and least affected by the NFL lockout.
Patriots LB Banta-Cain has surgery for abdominal tear
Patriots LB Tully Banta-Cain underwent surgery last Friday for an abdominal tear, an injury that could keep him on the sidelines when training camp opens.
NFLPA will remain quiet Friday out of respect to Krafts
NFLPA president Kevin Mawae issued a statement Friday morning saying that the organization will not issue any statements Friday as the league mourns the loss of Myra Kraft, wife of Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Myra Kraft, wife of Patriots owner, passes away
Myra Kraft, the wife of Patriots owner Robert Kraft and mother of team president Jonathan Kraft, passed away early Wednesday morning.
Report: Mankins and Jackson ask for free agency or money
Patriots OG Logan Mankins and Chargers WR Vincent Jackson, two of the plaintiffs in the "Tom Brady vs. NFL" antitrust lawsuit, have asked for special deals as part of the suit's settlement.
Not simple, nor necessary, for Pats to add a WR
While there might be cries for the Patriots to add a veteran wideout, it would be difficult for a free agent to learn the Pats' system because of the lockout.
Vrabel leaving Chiefs to take job with Ohio State
OLB Mike Vrabel, one of the plaintiffs in the Brady et al v. the NFL antitrust lawsuit, has retired after accepting a coaching position at Ohio State.
Brady named top player by his peers
Patriots QB Tom Brady was announced as the top player on Sunday evening, based on an NFL Network poll of current players.
Patriots rookie Cannon almost done with cancer treatments
Patriots fifth-round draft choice OL Marcus Cannon will complete his chemo therapy this week after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in April.
PLAYER NEWS
Trent Edwards beat out Kafka for the third-string quarterback job with the Philadelphia Eagles.|||||||
Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.
Kafka completed 4 of 7 passes for 35 yards with two INTs and was sacked once in Sunday's 29-16 loss to the Giants.|||||||
Kafka could start against the 49ers if Michael Vick is out. After a solid effort last week in Atlanta, he was much worse against New York.
Kafka completed 7 of 9 passes for 43 yards Sunday in the Eagles' 35-31 loss at Atlanta.|||||||
Kafka could start in the home opener against the Giants if Michael Vick is out. If that is the case, monitor the health of the Giants' beleaguered secondary before deciding whether to start Kafka, who looked good in Atlanta.
Kafka completed 9 of 27 passes for 76 yards with an interception in the Eagles' 21-17 loss to the New York Jets in their preseason finale Thursday.|||||||
Kafka has no fantasy value and is the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback at best.