Dont'a Hightower is expected to play for the Patriots as they travel to Washington in Week 5, according to Mike Giardi. Hightower missed New England's 16-10 win over the Bills with a shoulder issue ...

He did say, "I'm not trying to toot my own horn here." But he's friends with Dont'a Hightower. He's Hightower's position coach. He's Hightower's former teammate. And Hightower, in a way, reminds the ...

Perhaps channeling his inner Mark Twain on Tuesday, New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower spoke with reporters, intent on providing a clear, concise and definitive message: Reports of his ...

Dont'a Hightower is headed back to the Patriots... and he's getting paid many millions to do so. This is something for Hightower to be proud of. Also proud? Itanya Hightower, the star linebacker's mom ...

The New England Patriots' season ended with a spectacular Super Bowl victory, but following the win, one of their star defenders was forced to have shoulder surgery. Dont'a Hightower played through ...

The New York Jets have undergone significant changes already this offseason, parting ways with veterans such as Brandon Marshall, Darrelle Revis and Nick Mangold. They're clearly trying to get younger ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Dont’a Hightower is clearly thrilled to be back on the field after the frustration of having to sit and watch most of last season on the sidelines. After making one of the ...

Dont’a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker who did not play last season announced his retirement from the NFL in an essay ...

Dont’a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker who did not play last season announced his retirement from the ...