Another day, another component missing from the New England Patriots defense. On Thursday, an integral veteran member of the defending Super Bowl champions' defense, Ted Johnson, announced his retirement. On Friday, Pro Bowl defensive end Richard Seymour skipped practice in what could be the beginning of a long holdout. Both players were members...

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