Barimah said in a statement released by the Bucs.As a member of this team, it is very disappointing to have to miss the next four games and not be out there battling with my teammates as we go down the stretch,

NEW YORK -- The last time the New England Patriots opened a season without Tom Brady under center, few could have imagined what the young quarterback would become.It was 2001, when Drew Bledsoe started the first two games before suffering a serious chest injury -- opening the door for a second-year quarterback from Michigan drafted 199th overall. Brady led the Patriots to a Super Bowl victory that season, the first of four titles so far that he and coach Bill Belichick have won with New England.Fifteen years and tons of accolades later, Brady will have to sit out the first four games of this season for his role in the Deflategate scandal.Ill be excited to be back when Im back, he said, and Ill be cheering our team on, hoping they can go out and win every game.A lot of that, of course, will be up to how Jimmy Garoppolo performs in Bradys absence.The 2014 second-rounder out of Eastern Illinois will go back to the sideline when Brady returns, but Garoppolo could set the tone for the Patriots in the AFC East. New England has won the division seven straight years, and 12 of the last 13 -- with the only stumble coming in 2008, when Brady tore knee ligaments in the season opener.The best bet for the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills might be to make their move early.Youve got to win your division games, Jets wide receiver Eric Decker said. With Brady being suspended four games, I think it makes the division up for grabs.Both Buffalo and Miami play New England in the first four weeks, but none of the Patriots division rivals is throwing any dirt on its rival just yet.Hes important for those guys, but if youve been watching, you can see theyre still doing some of the same things, Bills safety Corey Graham said. Theyre playing very well. Its a great system to be in. Dont get me wrong, Tom Bradys one of the greatest quarterbacks, but I feel like the backup guy can more than get the job done.While Bradys absence might be the biggest story line, here are other things to know about the AFC East:BRADYS BUNCH: The Patriots offense has a few major question marks beyond the quarterback. Theres uncertainty at running back with projected starter Dion Lewis working his way back from knee surgery, so it might be a committee approach -- as Belichick has often done. Tight end Rob Gronkowski has been sidelined since Aug. 15 with an undisclosed ailment, while wide receivers Julian Edelman (left foot) and Danny Amendola (left knee, bone spurs in ankle) are working their way back from injuries.The offensive line will have a new look with David Andrews taking over at center and rookie Joe Thuney, a third-rounder, likely starting at left guard.MORE FITZ MAGIC?: It took the Jets and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick the entire offseason to settle a contract stalemate, but it was a reunion both sides knew was inevitable. Fitzpatrick took over last summer when Geno Smith had his jaw broken by a punch from a teammate and went on to set a franchise record with 31 touchdown passes. Brandon Marshall broke team marks with 109 catches and 1,502 yards receiving while scoring 14 TDs, and Decker had 80 receptions for 1,027 yards and 12 TDs. The addition of versatile running back Matt Forte should make the offense even more dangerous.The key for the Jets, though, is getting through their rough first half of the schedule. They have six road games in the first nine weeks, and five of their first six opponents made the playoffs last season.GASE ON THE CASE: Adam Gase is the NFLs youngest head coach at 38, but his stock rose immensely during the last few years as an assistant with his work with quarterbacks.Hell have his hands full in Miami, where his QB expertise will be needed to further the development of Ryan Tannehill, who has a big arm and a big contract, but has yet to post a winning record in four seasons. He has thrown for more than 4,000 yards each of the last two seasons, but has been inconsistent.Whether the Dolphins have gotten their offensive line fixed, so that Tannehill isnt under pressure all the time, is another major question.REXS WRECK: It has been a rough summer for Rex Ryans Bills, who might have finally found a bona fide starter in quarterback Tyrod Taylor, but have huge issues on defense.Ryan fully revamped the unit after it underperformed last year, but the Bills two top draft picks are injured. Outside linebacker Shaq Lawson, a first-rounder, had shoulder surgery in May and is expected to miss at least the first month of the season. 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Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks.TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jude Adjei-Barimah has been suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL policy on performing-enhancing substances.The league announced Tuesday that the second-year pro whos primarily served as the Bucs nickel back this season will be eligible to return to the active roster on Dec. 19, the day after Tampa Bay visits the Dallas Cowboys.Adjei-Barimah was an undrafted college free agent out of Bowling Green, who started seven of 13 games he appeared in as a rookie in 2015. Hes started one of 10 games this season and has 22 tackles and two sacks.I take a lot of pride in the hard work and dedication that I put in all year in preparation for each season and that is why this situation is so difficult for me personally, Adjei-Barimah said in a statement released by the Bucs.As a member of this team, it is very disappointing to have to miss the next four games and not be out there battling with my teammates as we go down the stretch, the 24-year-old added.ddddddddddddI apologize to my family, the Bucs organization, my teammates, as well as the fans for this situation. I promise to stay focused and be ready for the last two games of the regular season.Meanwhile, the Bucs said offensive lineman Ben Gottschalk has been placed on injured reserve after being hurt during Sundays 19-17 road win at Kansas City. Offensive lineman Josh Allen and cornerback Javien Elliott were promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.The team also signed offensive lineman Mike Liedtke, cornerback Cody Riggs and wide receiver Myles White to the practice squad. Running back Russell Hansbrough was released from the practice squad.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '