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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 […]

The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory in 2001 surprised many. Their head coach also seemed a bit surprised by their feat, too. Bill Belichick said the Patriots’ Super Bowl XXXVI victory was ahead of the plan he set when he became the team’s coach in 2000, he revealed during an interview with The 33rd […]

When the New England Patriots selected Christian Gonzalez with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, many thought they pulled off the steal of the draft. But even after the Patriots made the selection, there wasn’t a guarantee that Gonzalez would earn a starting spot. Jonathan Jones had a strong season in […]

Tom Brady had many great moments in his 23 seasons in the NFL. There was one moment that made him particularly great, according to Tedy Bruschi. The former New England Patriots linebacker noticed that Brady stood out from the rest during one of their Super Bowl wins, but it wasn’t their first one. “The first […]

New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones pled not guilty to charges stemming from his arrest for allegedly having two loaded guns in his carry-on bag at Logan Airport last week while appearing at East Boston Municipal Court on Tuesday. Moments after his arraignment ended, Jones’ attorney, Rosemary C. Scapicchio, spoke to reporters outside the courtroom […]

DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the New England Patriots continued well into Thursday afternoon, which could be a good sign of things to come on a possible deal between the two sides. Hopkins’ visit in Foxborough with the Patriots was positive for both parties as of Thursday afternoon, according to MassLive’s Mark Daniels. The visit appeared […]

DeAndre Hopkins is reportedly visiting with the New England Patriots beginning on Wednesday and into Thursday. Hopkins’ visit with the Patriots is the second he’ll take since becoming a free agent as he visited the Tennessee Titans earlier in the week. It’s also the only visit he has scheduled for the foreseeable future. It should […]

The day of DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the New England Patriots is here as the wide receiver is reportedly scheduled to meet with the team on Wednesday and into Thursday. With Hopkins making his way to Foxborough, the latest report about the Patriots’ chances to sign the All-Pro bode well for the team. “There’s optimism […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick usually says kind things about his players in the media during the offseason, but there was one player in particular he gave effusive praise to on Tuesday. Ahead of the Patriots’ second mandatory minicamp practice, Belichick was asked if he’s seen any “particular growth” from […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Based on social media posts, there might be no player on the New England Patriots that wants to become teammates with DeAndre Hopkins more than Matthew Judon. The Pro Bowl linebacker has tweeted about Hopkins joining the Patriots at least four times this offseason, with his latest tweet coming on Saturday when […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – In the New England Patriots’ three organized team activities and two mandatory minicamp practices made available to the media, the defense has mostly gotten the upper hand against the offense. That was the case on Tuesday with the defense recording a pair of interceptions against Mac Jones. Some of the defense’s success […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – With DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the New England Patriots reportedly happening in the upcoming days, some players on the team’s offense have expressed a desire for him to join the team. There is one player that didn’t want to talk about the receiver, though. DeVante Parker wanted to keep the focus on […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have successfully converted college quarterbacks into wide receivers in the NFL on multiple occasions. There’s another player hoping to join that lineage soon. Malik Cunningham is in the midst of learning how to play wide receiver with the Patriots after playing quarterback at Louisville for the last five […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — DeAndre Hopkins is reportedly scheduled to make a visit to Foxborough at some point this week as he tries to find a new team in free agency. New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones wouldn’t mind if he permanently stayed. The Patriots quarterback was asked about his thoughts on the team’s pursuit of […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick did something unusual on Monday morning. Ahead of the team’s first mandatory minicamp practice, Belichick confirmed the Patriots’ interest in All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But going back to his usual form, he declined to say much more than that as he wouldn’t say when […]

The New England Patriots are more than just interested in DeAndre Hopkins. New England is welcoming the All-Pro receiver to its home next week, reportedly hosting Hopkins for a visit as the free agent looks to find his next team. While there have been many questions about Hopkins considering the Patriots as a destination because […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots’ offense was a major disappointment in 2022, to put it lightly, as they operated under an unusual offensive setup. New England didn’t name an offensive coordinator following Josh McDaniels’ departure, opting to make longtime defensive coach Matt Patricia the offensive play caller. Quite possibly no one’s play suffered […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – At least one New England Patriots receiver wouldn’t mind sharing targets with DeAndre Hopkins. Kendrick Bourne spoke out on the possibility of the All-Pro receiver joining New England following Friday’s organized team activity practice. The veteran receiver first learned of Hopkins’ reported visit with the Patriots during his press conference. “Oh nice,” […]

Robert Kraft is certainly aware of the challenges facing the New England Patriots in the 2023 season. Two of the New England’s division rivals made the playoffs last season, with one of them being viewed as a Super Bowl contender (Buffalo Bills) and the other not showing many signs of taking a step back this […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have a handful of key players set to become free agents following the 2023 season. Perhaps none of them is bigger than Kyle Dugger. The safety is entering his fourth season in the league and the final year of his rookie contract. The 2020 second-round pick has noticeably […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots’ 2023 rookie draft class hasn’t really done much actual football work roughly a month into their professional careers, but their head coach has liked what he’s seen so far. Bill Belichick was asked about numerous members of the Patriots’ 12-player draft class ahead of Tuesday’s organized team activities […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Things got heated at the New England Patriots’ organized team activity (OTA) made available to the media on Tuesday. A scuffle broke out following a play during one of the padless 11-on-11 sessions between members of the Patriots’ starting offensive and defensive lines. Several players were pushing and shoving during the incident. […]

What’s been possibly viewed as the biggest hurdle to a DeAndre Hopkins signing for the New England Patriots might not be much of a hurdle at all, according to the latest NFL rumors. Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien would be OK with the team signing the All-Pro receiver three years after he traded him when […]