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51 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 51 for New England

Here’s a list of every Patriots player to wear the No. 51 jersey number

The New England Patriots are officially 51 days away from their regular season opener, which means we’re continuing out countdown series by listing every player that has ever worn the No. 51 throughout franchise history.

Third-year linebacker Ronnie Perkins currently wears the number that has been draped across the jerseys of 24 total Patriots players in the past. Former All-Pro linebacker and current Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo was one of those players.

The former first-round draft pick stepped in as one of the new-age players to take over roles previously held by defensive legends like Tedy Bruschi and Mike Vrabel. He helped kick-start the second half of the Patriots’ three Super Bowl victories in a 17-year span.

Here’s every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 51 (via Pro Football Reference):

Barkevious Mingo’s lawyer criticizes Falcons for ‘rush to judgement’

Atlanta initially signed Mingo to a one-year deal back in March, which would have been the former first-round pick’s sixth team in six years.

The Atlanta Falcons wasted little time making the decision to part ways with linebacker Barkevious Mingo, who was charged with sexual misconduct with a child on Thursday for an incident that took place in July of 2019.

Since the allegations first came to light over the weekend, Mingo and his agent, Chris Lewis, have remained adamant that the claims are false and baseless. Lewis released statement, as shared by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Twitter.

“We are extremely disappointed in the Atlanta Falcons’ rush to judgment in terminating Barkevious Mingo’s contract before gathering all of the relevant facts and prior to my client having his day in court,” said Lewis. “The accusation against Mr. Mingo is a lie. Barkevious knows it — so does his accuser.”

The Falcons gave their initial statement on the matter Saturday afternoon before releasing Mingo just a few hours later. Sports Illustrated reported on the graphic details of the case Saturday evening, and it’s easy to see why the team felt it had no choice but to release him.

Atlanta initially signed Mingo to a one-year deal back in March, which would have been the former first-round pick’s sixth team in six years. Mingo would have likely competed for a job at outside linebacker this season with the Falcons.

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Falcons terminate Barkevious Mingo’s contract following arrest

The Atlanta Falcons have terminated the contract of linebacker Barkevious Mingo following his arrest earlier this week in Texas on a charge of child indecency.

The Atlanta Falcons have terminated the contract of linebacker Barkevious Mingo following his arrest earlier this week in Texas on a charge of child indecency.

Mingo, 30, was brought in by the Arlington Police Department on Thursday and was released on Saturday after posting a $25,000 bond. After evaluating the situation, the Falcons have terminated Mingo’s one-year, $1.25 million contract that he signed earlier this offseason.

“After being made aware today of allegations involving Barkevious Mingo and gathering information on the matter, the Atlanta Falcons have terminated his contract,” the team announced in a second statement Sunday morning.

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Falcons give statement on arrest of LB Barkevious Mingo

The Atlanta Falcons released a statement on Saturday saying they are aware of the allegations and take them very seriously.

On Thursday, Falcons linebacker Barkevious Mingo was arrested in Texas by the Arlington Police Department for “indecency with a child, sexual contact,” NFL.com first reported.

Mingo was released on a $25,000 bond, but the allegations are troubling and if convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. The Atlanta Falcons released a statement on Saturday saying they are aware of the allegations and take them very seriously:

“Our organization became aware of the allegations involving Barkevious Mingo today and are currently gathering information on this incident. The Falcons take the allegations very seriously and will continue to monitor the situation.”

A former first-round pick, Mingo was expected to help add some pressure off the edge as Atlanta retools its defense under defensive coordinator Dean Pees.

UPDATE: Mingo’s attorney released the following statement on Saturday in response to the charges, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

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Former Bears OLB Barkevious Mingo arrested in child sex offense case

Former Bears OLB Barkevious Mingo was arrested and posted a $25,000 bond in a child sex offense case earlier this week.

Former Chicago Bears edge rusher Barkevious Mingo was arrested and posted a $25,000 bond in a child sex offense case earlier this week. The news was first reported by Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk.

According to TMZ Sports, court records indicate Mingo was arrested on July 8 for “indecency with a child, sexual contact” in Tarrant County, Texas. He posted bond the next day. If found guilty, Mingo could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years in the state of Texas.

Mingo spent last season with the Bears on a one-year deal, playing in all 16 games. He totaled 35 tackles with 2.5 sacks and two passes defended. He signed with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. Mingo was a 2013 first-round draft pick who played for the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and Houston Texans prior to his time with the Bears.

Bears Wire will update this story as more information is released.

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Falcons to sign former first-round pick LB Barkevious Mingo

The Falcons have signed free agent OLB Barkevious Mingo to a one-year deal, according to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Tuesday morning.

The Falcons have signed free agent OLB Barkevious Mingo to a one-year deal, according to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Tuesday morning. This comes just twenty minutes after agreeing to terms with running back Mike Davis on a two-year contract.

 

Both the linebacker and running back positions were extremely thin due to the team’s lack of salary cap space, which has caused Atlanta to take a conservative approach to free agency thus far.

Mingo, a top-10 pick of the Cleveland Browns back in 2013, never made the impact scouts predicted coming out of college, but the former LSU linebacker has lasted eight years in the NFL. Mingo played with the Chicago Bears in 2020, racking up 35 tackles (23 solo), 2.5 sacks, five QB hits and two passes defended.

As the Falcons alter their defense under defensive coordinator Dean Pees, the team is expected to run more 3-4 looks than in years past. Mingo gives Atlanta another EDGE to pair with Dante Fowler Jr., but should mostly be a depth signing.

Stay tuned for the terms of Mingo’s reported contract with the Falcons.

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Nick Foles doubtful, Akiem Hicks, Charles Leno Jr. game-time decisions vs. Packers

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Friday’s practice, which included game designations.

The Chicago Bears released their final injury report ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers, where the quarterback position finally became clear as Mitchell Trubisky got the nod as the starter.

Trubisky has been a full participant this entire week while Nick Foles, suffered a hip injury a couple of weeks ago against the Minnesota Vikings, missed his third straight practice this week.

Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks and left tackle Charles Leno Jr. will be game-time decisions on Sunday, as their statuses are officially questionable.

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Friday’s practice, as well as game designations.

Bears injury report: Mitchell Trubisky full participant, Nick Foles DNP on Thursday

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Thursday’s practice, where Mitchell Trubisky fully participated and Nick Foles sat out.

The Chicago Bears released their second injury report ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. And all eyes were once again on the quarterbacks during Thursday’s practice.

After missing the last two games, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has been a full participant this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Trubisky had been nursing a right shoulder injury. Meanwhile, quarterback Nick Foles, suffered a hip injury a couple of weeks ago against the Minnesota Vikings, missed his second straight practice this week.

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Thursday’s practice, which included three players absent with injuries.

Bears injury report: Mitchell Trubisky full participant, Nick Foles DNP on Wednesday

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Wednesday’s practice, where Mitchell Trubisky fully participated and Nick Foles sat out.

The Chicago Bears released their first injury report ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. And all eyes were on the quarterbacks during Wednesday’s practice.

After missing the last two games, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was a full participant on Wednesday. Trubisky had been nursing a right shoulder injury while Foles suffered a hip/glute injury a couple of weeks ago against the Minnesota Vikings.

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Wednesday’s practice, which included just two players out due to injury.

Bears injury report: David Montgomery, John Jenkins ruled out vs. Vikings

Chicago has four players that have been ruled out and four questionable against the Vikings on Monday.

The Chicago Bears have been relatively lucky on the injury front through the first half of this season. But it seems like injuries have finally caught up to them.

The Bears released their final injury report of the week ahead of their Week 10 game against the Minnesota Vikings, which features several prominent starters, complete with game designations.

Chicago has four players that have been ruled out, four questionable and out doubtful against the Vikings on Monday.