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Mac Jones was at the forefront of the New England Patriots’ efforts to lure in Ezekiel Elliott when the running back was in the area recently for a visit. Or at least that’s what it looked like from the outside. Jones was pictured with Elliott at a restaurant in Boston’s Seaport district on Saturday shortly […]

Rhamondre Stevenson had a busy and active 2022 season for the New England Patriots. So far, his training camp in 2023 has been the opposite of that. The Patriots running back has reportedly been quiet during practices so far, not seeing much action during team drills and even working out on the lower field, where […]

Robert Kraft is once again a semifinalist for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This time around, though, he’s getting support from a major player. Tom Brady made the case for the New England Patriots owner to be inducted just over a week after he was picked as one of the 12 semifinalists […]

If there’s a quarterback competition between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick certainly isn’t saying anything about it. A day after telling Sirius XM’s NFL Radio that both quarterbacks will get “a chance to compete,” the Patriots coach was pressed during his press conference on Tuesday if there is […]

Jalen Hurd’s tenure with the New England Patriots is over not long after it started. The wide receiver was placed on the reserve/retirement list on Tuesday, likely signaling the end of his football career. Hurd joined the Patriots on July 24, just one day ahead of New England’s report date for training camp. He got […]

The New England Patriots can breathe a sigh of relief for one of their starting offensive lineman, Cole Strange. The injury Strange suffered at Monday’s training camp practice is “not serious,” according to The Boston Globe’s Christopher Price. Strange reportedly was limping after his leg got caught up during an individual blocking drill, causing him […]

The New England Patriots hosted Ezekiel Elliott on Saturday, but if you’re looking for any updates on the signing from Bill Belichick, don’t expect any. The Patriots head coach answered a question about the team’s interest in the Pro Bowl running back in his usual form on Sunday. “Yeah, again, I’ll pass on the guys […]

The New England Patriots appear to be seeking some help behind Rhamondre Stevenson. In the last week, the team has hosted Leonard Fournette and Darrell Henderson Jr. for workouts. On top of that, they’re also hoping to bring in Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook in for a visit sometime next week following his trip […]

Matthew Judon’s limited action in practice so far has been one of the top storylines out of New England Patriots training camp. The Pro Bowl edge rusher has mostly worked off to the side and on the lower field, where injured players typically workout during practice, even though he isn’t on the physically unable to […]

The New England Patriots’ largest addition (at least by size) this offseason wasn’t one made to the roster or to the coaching staff. Rather, it was the installation of the new video board at Gillette Stadium. The new screen is 370 feet wide and 60 feet high as it stretches all the way across the […]

New England Patriots star Matthew Judon isn’t on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, but his participation so far in training camp has been limited as he has worked out the lower field among the injured players. As some might be concerned about Judon’s situation, Bill Belichick gave a little bit of clarity, but […]

As Mac Jones was a bit open about his relationship with Bill Belichick on Wednesday, the head coach was in usual form when asked about how things stand between him and his quarterback. The New England Patriots coach opted to keep things close to the vest when he was asked his thoughts on Jones saying […]

The New England Patriots’ interest in Dalvin Cook continues to grow, and it appears they might be taking the next step in the recruiting process. Cook is in discussions with the Patriots to set up a possible visit to New England, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday. The report comes on the heels of news breaking […]

Some unexpected questions about Mac Jones’ future with the New England Patriots emerged over the offseason as rumors trickled out that his relationship with Bill Belichick soured during the 2022 season. Following the Patriots’ first training camp practice on Wednesday, Jones shut down any idea that there’s any turmoil between the two entering the season. […]

The New England Patriots aren’t closing the door on possibly making a big signing after losing out on DeAndre Hopkins. Patriots director of player personnel Matt Groh indicated that the team could be exploring potentially signing Dalvin Cook. “We explore as many options as we can. Dalvin’s another player,” Groh said in a press conference […]

The last three seasons for the New England Patriots haven’t been the sweetest. Their longest-tenured player admitted as much on Tuesday. Matthew Slater said Tuesday that the team was “not pleased” with how the 2022 season went as they went 8-9 and missed the playoffs in the final game of the season. In fact, it […]

When the New England Patriots take the field for the first practice of training camp on Wednesday, they expect all of their healthy players to be out there – including Jack Jones. Patriots coach Bill Belichick confirmed Tuesday that Jones will be practicing with the rest of the team. ”Jack will be out there,” Belichick […]

The New England Patriots are adding a receiver right before they begin training camp. Jalen Hurd has agreed to a deal with the team, The Score’s Jordan Schultz reported Monday. The terms of the deal weren’t immediately reported, but most players who sign this close to training camp receive one-year deals. The Patriots’ decision to […]

Matthew Judon might be on the backend of his contract, but he has his eyes set on staying with the New England Patriots beyond that. The Pro Bowl edge rusher revealed to WBZ’s Dan Roche over the weekend that he wants to retire with the team that signed him in 2021. “I don’t ever want […]

The New England Patriots officially embark on a new season this week when veterans report for training camp on Tuesday and the first practices of the year take place on Wednesday. As is customary with every training camp, the Patriots will have to shrink their roster from 90 players to 53 by the end of […]

The entirety of the New England Patriots’ 2023 draft class is now under contract. Both Christian Gonzalez and Keion White agreed to their rookie contracts with the Patriots, the team announced Friday. Gonzalez’s contract is a four-year, $15.1 million deal that includes a $7.98 million signing bonuses, the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed reported Friday. As […]

When Tom Brady was winning Super Bowls, there was one athlete he had in mind – and it wasn’t a football player. New England Patriots icon Julian Edelman recalled a story of what Brady said to him ahead of the 2014 season as he was still searching for his fourth Super Bowl win, in an […]

The New England Patriots are moving on from losing out on the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes by targeting another offensive skill position player. Leonard Fournette is working out with the Patriots on Wednesday, the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported. ‘Veteran RB Leonard Fournette is working out today for the #Patriots, per sources. Lombardi Lenny won a […]

The last few seasons for the New England Patriots haven’t gone too well, and it could lead to Bill Belichick’s departure in the near future. In an interview with “The Rich Eisen Show,” longtime Patriots insider Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports indicated that Belichick’s seat has been warm for years now and has only […]

DeAndre Hopkins won’t be joining the New England Patriots. Instead, he’s reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Tennessee Titans. Hopkins is receiving a two-year deal, $26 million deal to join Tennessee with $6 million more in incentives, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday. While it’s unknown how much of Hopkins’ contract is guaranteed, […]

The New England Patriots’ divisional slate in the 2023 season might be as tough as it’ll ever get, at least in terms of quarterback competition. Of course, two of the three quarterbacks they’ll face this season remain in the division from last year as Josh Allen and Tua Tagovailoa aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. But […]

Damien Harris’ four-year tenure with the New England Patriots was full of promise, but things often got in the way of the running back being able to fully deliver the way he would’ve hoped. When he was on the field, Harris often excelled during his time in New England. His play wasn’t the issue, it […]

The 2023 NFL season is certainly gearing up to be a big one for the New England Patriots, one that could determine the future employment of a couple of key members in the organization. That seems to include Bill Belichick. Some people close to the Patriots head coach think that his job could be in […]

Mac Jones has at least one notable former New England Patriots player in his corner entering the 2023 NFL season. Former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel was in another recent Twitter spiel criticizing his former coach. At one point during his back-and-forth with fans on Twitter, Samuel indicated he’s rooting for the third-year quarterback while taking […]

The Spygate controversy that surrounded early parts of the New England Patriots’ run to six Super Bowl titles still leaves a bitter taste in some of their biggest opponents’ mouths from that hallowed timeframe. Many former NFL players have spoken out against the Patriots over the issue, with some believing they were cheated out of […]

DeAndre Hopkins has already been active on the new social media platform Threads. One of his first Threads sent concern to New England Patriots fans. The All-Pro wide receiver shared on Thread a recent experience he had in Boston. “I accidentally ate pork for the 1st time in 8 years because I ordered clam chowder […]

The New England Patriots’ decision to extend DeVante Parker led some to think that they’re slowing down their pursuit of DeAndre Hopkins. Not only does that not appear to be the case, but it also looks like it might have helped them. Parker’s new deal was reported to be a three-year, $33 million contract with […]

When Bill Belichick mentioned at his end-of-the-season press conference in January that the New England Patriots had been at the bottom in spending in two of the last three seasons, many thought he was taking a shot at owner Robert Kraft. Kraft dispelled that notion in a recent conversation with the Boston Sports Journal’s Greg […]

The New England Patriots are getting down to business on contract extensions. Ja’Whaun Bentley is the latest player to get signed to a deal that will keep him in New England for the foreseeable future. The linebacker and the team have agreed to a two-year, $18.75 million extension with $9 million guaranteed, the NFL Network’s […]

The New England Patriots are making a move at wide receiver, but it isn’t the one that many fans were likely hoping for. DeVante Parker has agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension with the Patriots to remain with the team for the foreseeable future, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. The contract includes $14 […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has one clear goal in mind in order to feel fully satisfied. As Kraft helped host Fanatics’ “Merch Madness: Fan Gear Giveaway” event on Tuesday, the six-time Super Bowl winner shared his excitement for the upcoming season while speaking to reporters. Fanatics CEO Mike Rubin interrupted Kraft as he […]

Julian Edelman is taking umbrage to a claim that one of his iconic New England Patriots teammates would constantly act sloppy during his playing days. Former Patriots defensive end Jake Bequette recently said in an interview that Rob Gronkowski would “stay up till 3 or 4 in the morning” and “would, like, stagger in to […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones faced a lot of scrutiny for how he played and acted in the second season of his NFL career. Kirk Herbsreit won’t stand for it. The ESPN college football analyst and Amazon “Thursday Night Football” color commentator slammed those who criticized Jones for his performance in 2022, saying the […]

Bill Belichick has often stated that he’s coached the greatest offensive player and the greatest defensive player of all time. He believes he’s coached the best special teams player in the history of the NFL, too. In an interview with The 33rd Team, the New England Patriots head coach spoke about all the great players […]