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JOE ANDRUZZI UPDATE: Former Patriots offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi talks with USA Today about how he's in total remission after being diagnosed with the most aggressive form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, on May 16, 2007. "It's been a rough year. But I'm just enjoying life and our (four) kids, coaching one of my son's T-ball games, going to their soccer games and my daughter's softball games," said Andruzzi, who resides in Massachusetts.

FERNANDO BRYANT TALKS PATRIOTS: Cornerback Fernando Bryant, who signed a one-year deal with the Patriots this offseason, shares some of his thoughts in Wednesday's editions of the Boston Globe. Entering his 10th season, Bryant welcomes what should be a fierce competition at cornerback. He's also happy to have signed with New England. "At this stage it’s all about winning a ring," Bryant siad. "Most people who come to this team, in year 9, 10 or 11, that’s what it’s about.”

WILLIE McGINEST: ONE MORE YEAR: Former Patriots outside linebacker Willie McGinest tells SI.com this will be his final season. "This will be it," he says in the piece. "This will be my 15th season. I've worked hard; I think I've done everything I set out to accomplish. The hard work, sacrifice, dedication -- I committed myself to doing it the right way and playing it the right way. I've been blessed to play with some of the best players in the world and play against some of the best in the world. I think 15 years going strong I've held my own."