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Tue, 22 May 2012 12:29:16 -0700

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that he wants to see WR Wes Welker remain a Patriot for life. Welker said over the weekend that negotiations on a long-term contract had gotten worse.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:21:40 -0700

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker said it was a bad choice of words to say negotiations had gotten worse, as well as tweeting he was taking a leap of faith. Welker added he plans to be at organized team activities Monday, May 21.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:13:07 -0700

The New England Patriots are believed to be unhappy with WR Wes Welker for talking about his contract negotiations in public. There is a possibility his public comments could hurt his chance to get a long-term conctract.

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| Source: The Boston Globe - Shalise Manza Young

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:39:14 -0700

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker said contract talks with the team have gotten worse despite signing his franchise tender. Welker is further away than ever from a long-term deal. "There have been talks, but nothing that's brightened anything at all," Welker said. "It's actually gotten worse." Welker revealed that the Patriots have lowered the two-year, fully guaranteed $16 million offer that they initially proposed.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Karen Guregian

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:20:42 -0700

With New England Patriots WR Wes Welker signing his one-year, $9.5 million franchise tender, speculation of whether he will attend the team's mandatory minicamps in June comes to an end. He previously hinted that he may miss the offseason activities if a new deal wasn't in place.

Welker and the Patriots are still able to negotiate a long-term deal, which is what Welker has wanted from the beginning, until July 16. Welker said he thinks they are al on the same page and are trying collectively to make something happen in regards to a long-term contract.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:39:03 -0700

New England Patriots franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker announced Tuesday, May 15, that he signed his franchise tender.

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Mon, 14 May 2012 10:29:07 -0700

New England Patriots franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker said he would like to participate in the team's minicamp in June but is not sure what his contract situation will be at that time.

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| Source: CSNNE.com - Tom E. Curran

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:28:26 -0700

New England Patriots franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker indicated he likely will not sit out any regular season games if he does not receive a long-term contract because he is scheduled to make $9.5 million under the franchise tag.

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| Source: CSNNE.com - Tom E. Curran

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:41:51 -0700

The New England Patriots' signing of WR Jabar Gaffney leaves the team with a crowded receiving corps. Gaffney joins WRs Wes Welker, Brandon Lloyd, Deion Branch, Donte' Stallworth, Anthony Gonzalez, Chad Ochocinco and Julian Edelman. Welker will return as the No. 1 receiver. Lloyd figures to work on the other side. However, after that, it becomes less certain.

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| Source: NFL.com

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:50:07 -0700

NFL Network analyst Willie McGinest is critical of New England Patriots franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker's decision to potentially skip the team's mandatory June minicamp. "I just don't like the diva attitude," McGinest said. "Let's keep it real. Prior to the Patriots, this is a guy who played three years, had 96 receptions, never had a 1,000-yard season ... This $9 million-plus that they're offering is half of his last contract. That's a lot of money. Let's not forget that they signed Brandon Lloyd, they signed (WR Anthony Gonzalez), they signed (WR Deion) Branch back, they got the two tight ends; they have weapons on that offense. So look, Wes, it's time to take off the leopard-printed cowboy boots, get off the party tour and get back to work."

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| Source: NFL.com

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:11:36 -0700

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker, who still hasn't signed his franchise tag tender, is not at voluntary veteran workouts, and he said without a new deal he will not attend the team's mandatory minicamp in June. "I'm thinking I'm probably not going to, but things could change," Welker said.

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| Source: CSNNE.com - Phil Perry

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:10:36 -0700

New England Patriots franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker was not present for the beginning of the team's offseason activities Monday, April 16.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:33:25 -0700

New England Patriots franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker is expected to play on his one-year tender because the two sides have not made much progress in contract negotiations.

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| Source: NFL Network - Jason La Canfora

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:48:00 -0700

There's been no movement toward a new contract between the New England Patriots and franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker. Welker has expressed an interest in staying in New England long-term. The team has been candid about wanting to keep him. At this point, though, there have been no talks or progress, and there likely won't be any until after the NFL Draft.

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| Source: CSNNE.com - Tom E. Curran

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:48:58 -0700

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker is unsure if he will attend the team's offseason program, which starts April 16, as he works with the team to sign a new contract.

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| Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:36:57 -0700

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker said he's not upset at the team for placing the franchise tag on him. "I'm just excited to be back with the Patriots, and excited to know I'm going to be here this next year, and looking forward to the season," Welker said.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:59:14 -0700

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker isn't in any kind of rush to sign his franchise tender this offseason, but there doesn't appear to be any case in which he would consider holding out for a new deal. Owner Robert Kraft has indicated that it would be his preference to work out a new contract rather than pay Welker $10 million in 2012.

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| Source: NFL.com

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:44:16 -0800

Updating a previous report, the New England Patriots have placed the franchise tag on impending free-agent WR Wes Welker.

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| Source: The Boston Globe - Greg A. Bedard

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:11:27 -0800

The New England Patriots will place their franchise tag on impending free-agent WR Wes Welker prior to the deadline Monday, March 5.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:01:33 -0800

It isn't clear how much negotiation has happened recently between the New England Patriots and unrestricted free-agent WR Wes Welker. The Patriots may still use their franchise tag on Welker by Monday, March 5. The Patriots and Welker's agent, David Dunn, have worked on a deal since last fall that would work out for both parties.

Welker, who will be 31 this year, was given an $18 million, five-year deal in 2007 and has caught 554 passes for 6,105 yards and 31 touchdowns since joining the Patriots. No receiver has been as productive as Welker over the past five seasons, and the Patriots have had a bargain compared to production versus cost.

While the Patriots love Welker and want him to be around for a long time to come, it is unlikely that he would see a deal that comes anywhere close to approaching the $50 million in guaranteed money that Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald received.

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| Source: CSNNE.com - Tom E. Curran

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:29:34 -0800

The New England Patriots are likely to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent WR Wes Welker, according to a league source.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:21:32 -0800

Talks between the New England Patriots and impending free-agent WR Wes Welker do not appear to have gone smoothly. Discussions between his representatives and the Patriots have not yet included a breakthrough, according to a source.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Ian Rapoport

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:50:17 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker, scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 13, is expected to receive the franchise tag. If he does reach free agency, the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are believed to be interested in his services.

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| Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:40:09 -0800

Boston residents still mourning New England Patriots WR Wes Welker's crucial drop in Super Bowl XLVI were delivered 8,000 buttefingers chocolate bars Tuesday, Feb. 7, care of Pawngo.com, a Denver-based online pawn shop. The bars were delivered to Copley Square in Boston - no doubt mocking Welker's critical late-game drop. "We at Pawngo thought Boston fans deserved a little something in return for their heartbreaking loss in the form of a great candy!" Pawngo CEO Todd Hillis said. "Sometimes there is a light side to sports and we thought Boston fans might at least get a laugh out of it. We have the utmost respect for Wes Welker and the Patriots team."

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| Source: NFL.com - Adam Rank

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:08:45 -0800

A decision on the future of New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Wes Welker will be the biggest offseason issue facing the team. Owner Robert Kraft has publicly stated he wants Welker to remain a Patriot. When it comes to negotiations, the Patriots have the upper hand on Welker because they can use the franchise tag on him. The assumption is they would apply the tag, which would lock Welker up for next year at $9.4 million. However, the team could potentially hold back on the tag and see what Welker commands on the open market. New England may be willing to gamble he'd get less on a long-term deal. Then, they'd use that to work out something at a much friendlier cost than the tag rate.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Karen Guregian

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:21:42 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker said his fourth-quarter drop in Super Bowl XLVI cost his team the game; however, QB Tom Brady came to Welker's defense, saying there wasn't one single moment that cost New England the game. "Wes is a phenomenal player and a teammate," said Brady. "I love that guy." OG Brian Waters added, "Wes is a competitor. He's a pro. One play doesn't tell the story in this game. There were a lot of things out there that didn't go the way we wanted."

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:56:43 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker said he let the team down dropping a key third-down pass in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. "It's a play I never drop. I always make it. And in the most critical situation, I let the team down," Welker said following the game.

Welker led the NFL with 122 receptions during the regular season and caught the first seven passes thrown to him during the Super Bowl. The eighth pass was the critical drop, as it went off his hands with less than four minutes to play. The drop led to the Patriots punting to the New York Giants, who would march down the field for the go-ahead touchdown.

In Welker's defense, it was a tough play, as he had to twist midair to adjust to the pass. "The ball is right there. It's one I'll have to live with," Welker said.

"We just couldn't connect. I'll keep throwing the ball to him for as long as I possibly can," Brady said of Welker.

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| Source: The New York Times

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:34:53 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker had seven receptions for 60 yards during the team's Super Bowl XLVI loss to the New York Giants. Welker had a critical drop on third down during the fourth quarter, which would have kept the Patriots' drive alive. Instead, the Patriots were forced to punt the ball away to the Giants.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:46:22 -0800

The New England Patriots led the league in receiving yards after contact this season with 922 yards. WR Wes Welker and TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez each had over 200 yards after contact in the regular season.

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| Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:48:26 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Feb. 3, and is listed as questionable for Super Bowl XLVI.

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| Source: WEEI.com - Christopher Price

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:43:16 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Feb. 2.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:52:06 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Feb. 1.

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| Source: WEEI.com - Christopher Price

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:48:00 -0800

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots owner Rober Kraft said he hopes the team will be able to reach a contract agreement with impending free-agent WR Wes Welker this offseason. Kraft said the team wants Welker back and Welker has expressed interest to be back.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:50:52 -0800

New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Wes Welker said Sunday, Jan. 29, he can't see himself in another uniform next season and plans to re-sign with the team. "I plan on being back," Welker said. "I am not really too worried about that right now. I am fully concentrated on this game and what we have to do, but I plan on being back." If the sides can't hammer out an extension by the start of the 2012 league year in March, the Patriots would likely put the franchise tag on Welker.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:35:28 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 27, and is considered questionable for Super Bowl XLVI.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Rodak

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:35:50 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 26.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Rodak

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:45:51 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 25.

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| Source: Boston Herald - Ian Rapoport

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:56:54 -0800

San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson will take the place of New England Patriots WR Wes Welker on the AFC Pro Bowl roster, as the Patriots are headed for Super Bowl XLVI. It will be Jackson's second career Pro Bowl appearance.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:23:49 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker had six catches for 53 yards in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Jan. 22. Fellow WR Deion Branch managed two grabs for 18 yards, and WR Julian Edelman added an eight-yard grab on his only reception.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:40:36 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:19:48 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 19.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:44:28 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:53:55 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker had six receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown in the Divisional Round playoff game Saturday, Jan. 14, against the Denver Broncos.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:54:50 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 13, and is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:40:54 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 12.

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| Source: Boston Herald

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:25:38 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 11.

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| Source: Patriots.com

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:39:46 -0800

The New England Patriots likely will have contract talks with WR Wes Welker again before the end of the league year.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:49:40 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker was named first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press Friday, Jan. 6. Welker posted an NFL-best 122 receptions.

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| Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:13:10 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (ribs) is not practicing Thursday, Jan. 5.

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| Source: Boston Herald

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:54:39 -0800

New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (ribs) suffered a ribs injury in Week 17, and he did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 4. However, he is expected to be ready to play after the team's first-round bye.

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| Source: CSNNE.com - Tom E. Curran