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September 10, 2008
Not if the Patriots haven't gotten enough bad news this week, it seems that Jabar Gaffney is battling a knee injury. Gaffney went through limited practice reps today, according to CBSSportsline.com.

September 8, 2008
The Boston Globe reports that Jabar Gaffney played more snaps than any other Patriot on Sunday but was held without a catch. He was on the field for 95% of the offensive plays.

August 26, 2008
Jabar Gaffney looks to be the No. 3 receiver, according to the Boston Globe. He was competing with Chad Jackson for the job.

August 11, 2008
Jabar Gaffney has been working out with the Patriots first team offense and appears to have clearly overtaken Chad Jackson as the teams third wide receiver, according to the Boston Globe.

August 2, 2008
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick continues to throw praise the way of wide receiver Jabar Gaffney, who will likely man the third receiver position this year, according to the Boston Herald. He is a guy that picks up things quickly. Quarterbacks have a lot of confidence in him. He has been a very dependable player for us, Belichick said

July 29, 2008
The Boston Herald reports that Jabar Gaffney has done everything possible to enhance his role with the team. He drew high fives from Tom Brady twice on Monday after coming down with both feet inbounds along the stripes. He has also impressed his coach. "I think he does everything pretty well, he doesnt really have any weak points," coach Bill Belichick said. "Hes smart, hes a technique receiver, he has good skills and quick feet. He has good height, long arms and he catches the ball well. He knows how to play, knows how to get open and he knows how to work a defender in man or zone. The quarterbacks trust him a lot, they know where he is going to be. Hes a dependable player, and that dependability comes in his total makeup. Hes an even-keel guy, and you pretty much get the same performance every practice, every drill and every game. Nothing stands out, but everything is good.

April 8, 2008
Jabar Gaffney is an entrenched starter for the 2008 season, according to the Sporting News. He was clutch down the stretch for New England last season as he scored five touchdowns, and he will join Randy Moss and Wes Welker as their three starting wides.

March 9, 2008
The Boston Globe reports that Jabar Gaffney's new contract is a one-year package with a $700,000 base salary. He received a $500,000 signing bonus as part of the deal, as well as a $75,000 workout bonus. Gaffney's salary cap charge is $1.281 million. Gaffney was the starting third receiver for the Patriots in December and January taking over the role Donte' Stallworth held for most of the season.

March 6, 2008
Jabar Gaffney is an ideal role player for New England and has the complete confidence of the coaching staff, according to Pro Football Weekly. Gaffney, who recently signed a one-year deal worth $2 million, appears to be the frontrunner for the first reserve spot in the Patriots receiver rotation. Gaffney is a sure handed receiver with the ability to move the chains, and he also has the respect of quarterback Tom Brady. It appears he will receive more targets in 2008 with the release of Donte Stallworth.

March 4, 2008
Jabar Gaffney has come to terms with the New England Patriots, signing a one-year agreement for $2 million, according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network.

February 1, 2008
Jabar Gaffney has been limited in practice the past two days after injuring his shoulder earlier this week, according to the Boston Herald. "I just kind of came down on it and banged it up a little bit, but I got treatment pretty much all day [Wednesday]," said Gaffney. "I woke up [yesterday] morning and got some too. Hopefully, I'll be ready to go." Check back for updates to make sure he doesn't end up a late scratch for the Super Bowl.

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