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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 […]

FOXBOROUGH – Mac Jones is ready to move past the 2022 season and take on 2023. The New England Patriots quarterback shared his excitement for the new season after struggling in Year 2 following Wednesday’s organized team activities. “Every year is a new year, right?” Jones said. “It’s a lot easier to say that after you’ve […]

Matthew Slater isn’t happy with the NFL. The New England Patriots special teamer took aim at the league for passing a new rule last week that allows fair catches on kickoff returns beginning in the 2023 season. It was reported that the league pushed for the rule change, which was passed at the owners meeting […]

Bill Belichick was in usual form ahead of the New England Patriots first organized team activity made available to the media this spring. The Patriots coach addressed the media for the first time since the team lost two organized team activities due to a violation committed by assistant coach Joe Judge during Phase 2 of […]

DeAndre Hopkins appears to be having fun during his time as a free agent. The All-Pro wide receiver has posted some interesting stuff on Instagram recently that has given fans of prospective teams hope that he’ll sign with them. The New England Patriots were the latest team to be on the opposite end of Hopkins’ […]

The New England Patriots didn’t make a big splash at wide receiver in the 2023 NFL Draft, but they selected a pair of receivers in the sixth round. Many people have looked at Patriots sixth-round pick and LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte as a possible steal of the draft. The other receiver they selected, Demario […]

DeAndre Hopkins is officially free to join any team of his choosing. The New England Patriots could be one of those teams. Not long after the Arizona Cardinals released the veteran receiver on Friday, a pair of reports emerged on the Patriots’ interest in Hopkins. “The Patriots, who previously checked in on DeAndre Hopkins, are […]

Raekwon McMillan’s season has ended before it officially even began. The New England Patriots placed the linebacker on injured reserve on Thursday. Even with the new injured reserve rules, McMillan’s season with the Patriots is over because he was played on injured reserve prior to the roster being cut down to 53. McMillan was placed […]

The New England Patriots are receiving further penalties for violating offseason rules that cost them two days of organized teams activities. Head coach Bill Belichick received a $50,000 fine for the team’s violation, Boston Sports Journal’s Greg Bedard reported Thursday. The violation that the Patriots committed was also revealed on Thursday. Joe Judge kept offensive […]

The New England Patriots are no longer holding a previously scheduled organized team activity practice on Thursday, but it’s not because they are giving the players a day off. The Patriots violated offseason rules and will lose two days of voluntary organized team activities, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Wednesday. It’s unclear what the violation New […]

Devin McCourty has a new professional home. The former New England Patriots star safety will be joining NBC Sports as an analyst covering the NFL, the network announced Tuesday. McCourty’s primary role with the network will be working on “Football Night in America,” the pregame show for “Sunday Night Football.” “I’m excited to be a […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft didn’t miss the chance to roast the New York Jets when given the opportunity recently. Speaking at Boston’s branding event for the 2026 World Cup last week, Kraft spoke about the comradery the prestigious soccer tournament brings around the world. He compared that feeling to the feeling of when […]

The book on the New England Patriots’ 2019 NFL Draft class has officially closed. Offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste has been released, the team announced Thursday. The Patriots initially placed an original-round tender on the offensive tackle earlier this season, but it wasn’t a guaranteed contract. With the move, the Patriots cleared $2.743 million in cap […]

FOXBOROUGH – The 2023 season marks a new year for Josh Uche. The New England Patriots linebacker doesn’t want to focus on 2022, in which he recorded a career-high 11.5 sacks, or beyond the 2023 season, where he’s currently set to become a free agent. All of Uche’s focus is on the 2023 season. He’s […]

Upon his arrival with the New England Patriots, Riley Reiff is searching for one thing. The veteran offensive tackle spoke with the media for the first time since signing with the Patriots in the offseason on Tuesday, sharing there’s just one thing, in particular, he’s after in his time in New England. “A ring,” Reiff […]

When the New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13, someone on the other side will be playing with a bit of vengeance. Former New England cornerback JC Jackson shared why he’s looking forward to the December 3 matchup after the schedule was unveiled. “It’s a revenge game for me, man,” Jackson […]

We all know Bill Belichick has an affinity for lacrosse and lacrosse players. He may have found his latest lacrosse player to add to the New England Patriots. Former Virginia lacrosse player and current Premier Lacrosse League member Dox Aitken received an invitation for a tryout with the team at Patriots rookie camp, according to […]

The NFL schedule was released in its entirety on Thursday, and the New England Patriots have one of the league’s toughest schedules facing them in the 2023 season. The Patriots have the third-toughest schedule in terms of winning percentage of opponents from the 2022 season and has the toughest schedule based on its opponents’ projected […]

FOXBOROUGH – James Robinson looked like he was on track to be one of the league’s best running backs for the foreseeable future following a strong rookie season in 2020. Now with the New England Patriots, he’s hoping to replicate it. The then-Jacksonville Jaguars running back rushed for 1,070 yards that year and proved to […]

A second member of the New England Patriots’ 2023 NFL Draft class is now under contract. Fifth-round pick Atonio Mafi has agreed to a deal with the Patriots, per multiple reports. The deal is worth $4.175 million over four years, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Tuesday. The former UCLA guard seems to be looking forward to […]

The New England Patriots’ competition in the AFC East certainly got tougher this offseason. All of their division rivals made some notable adds, but, of course, no addition was bigger than the New York Jets trading for Aaron Rodgers. That move has led to many casting doubt on the Patriots this season, believing that New […]

There haven’t been many doubts about New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones‘ work ethic over his young career. The Patriots quarterback has reportedly been present at the team’s facility nearly every day this offseason. Prior to that, he was known as a workhorse at Alabama, too. In fact, Jones was so much of a grinder […]

New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte was once viewed as a first-round talent, but a few things caused him to slip to the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. One of those speculated concerns was his ability, or rather, his inability, to be coached. But one former Patriot doesn’t buy those rumors. Kevin Faulk, […]