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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore, center, celebrates his interception with Dont'a Hightower, left, and Eric Rowe, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. 2018 has been a signature season for one of the quietest players in their locker room. Gilmore earned All-Pro honors for the first time in his career and taken the leadership reins of a secondary that lost Malcolm Butler in free agency this past offseason. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Gilmore has quietly made major noise in Pats’ Super Bowl run

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots middle linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) walks off the field after the Patriots defeated the New York Jets 24-17 in an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. A person familiar with the situation says the Hightower will miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers and is facing season-ending surgery on his right shoulder. The surgery will be for a torn pectoral muscle, the person told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, because it has not yet been announced by the team. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

AP source: Patriots Hightower to have season-ending surgery

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots Dont'a Hightower folllows the action during NFL football's Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Hightower has visited the New York Jets. Hightower, one of the most coveted players in free agency this year, met with the Jets on Sunday, March 12, 2017 and Monday, March 13, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the visit. AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Steelers meet with LB Don’t’a Hightower but no deal reached

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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots Dont'a Hightower folllows the action during NFL football's Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Hightower has visited the New York Jets. Hightower, one of the most coveted players in free agency this year, met with the Jets on Sunday, March 12, 2017 and Monday, March 13, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the visit. AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Free agent Hightower leaves without deal after visiting Jets

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady participates in a drill during practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots will face the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Patriots locked in to proven approach entering Super Bowl 51

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE- In this Jan. 14, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass. They'll be on opposite sidelines in Sunday's Super Bowl, but there is a ton of respect between Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower and Falcons linebacker Courtney Upshaw. The duo were roommates at Alabama, where they first learned about playing in demanding environments with expectations, and won a pair of national championships in 2009 and 2011. But only one of them can earn his second Super Bowl ring. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

‘Bama brothers Hightower, Upshaw ready for Super Bowl duel

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - A Nov. 3, 2016, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass as tackle Demar Dotson (69) blocks Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Courtney Upshaw (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. They'll be on opposite sidelines in Sunday's Super Bowl, but there is a ton of respect between Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower and Falcons linebacker Courtney Upshaw. The duo were roommates at Alabama, where they first learned about playing in demanding environments with expectations, and won a pair of national championships in 2009 and 2011. But only one of them can earn his second Super Bowl ring.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Dont’a Hightower, Courtney Upshaw, former Alabama teammates, ready for Super Bowl duel

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower speaks to media after their NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

What about the defense? Stingy Pats a challenge for Texans

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

New England Patriots players huddle to look at a playbook during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Patriots defense stingiest in NFL heading to playoffs

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This season’s NFL rookies ‘as good as any group’

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

**FILE** New England Patriots rookie linebacker Dont'a Hightower listens May 11, 2012, to a reporter's question during a media availability at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass. (Associated Press)

Patriots sign first-round choice, LB Hightower

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Photo package: Dreadlocks in at NFL draft

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Photo package: Dreadlocks in at NFL draft

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Alabama becoming Hurricanes-like NFL pipeline

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Iron Bowl gets extra fuel from trees, comeback

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Game week arrives for much-hyped Alabama-LSU

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

LSU, Alabama set to slug it out for No. 1

By John Zenor - Associated Press

Tide’s Hightower rebounds from tough start

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Alabama defense braces for Auburn QB Cam Newton

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press