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The New England Patriots have potentially found their left tackle of the future, selecting Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Campbell, an LSU product, was a three-year starter for the Tigers at left tackle during his time at Baton Rouge. He quickly became one of the best offensive tackles […]

Finally, the 2025 NFL Draft is here. No more mock drafts, visits, and rumors about what’s going to go down as the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft will take place Thursday night. The New England Patriots enter this year’s draft in a good spot to add, holding the No. 4 overall pick and […]

Finally, after weeks and months of draft talk, the 2025 NFL Draft is here. The New England Patriots hold the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but their perfect target for the draft might be someone in play for their second-round pick in wide receiver Jayden Higgins. Here are three reasons why […]

The New England Patriots shipped out a quarterback on Thursday, trading Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys as they continue to remake their roster under Mike Vrabel. New England received Dallas’ 2025 fifth-round pick as part of the deal (No. 149) while also surrendering a seventh-round pick (No. 217 overall) in the upcoming NFL Draft. […]

Drake Maye has a new No. 1 wide receiver. The New England Patriots reportedly agreed to terms with Stefon Diggs on a three-year deal on Tuesday. Diggs’ contract is worth up to $69 million with $26 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Diggs instantly becomes the Patriots’ most notable and highest-paid wide receiver with the […]

The New England Patriots got on the board in NFL free agency before the legal tampering window even began, reportedly coming to terms on a deal with edge rusher Harold Landry. Landry, who was released by the Tennessee Titans on Friday, will earn $43 million over three years with $26 million fully guaranteed, NFL Media’s […]

Drake Maye was one of the reasons why Mike Vrabel opted to become the next head coach of the New England Patriots, but it also made him deal with a harsh reality. The new Patriots head coach spoke highly of his QB in an interview with SiriusXM NFL radio on Tuesday, but recognized that there’s a […]

Mike Vrabel is ready for the New England Patriots to spend in NFL free agency. The Patriots head coach was pretty blunt when asked what his team’s approach would be in free agency this offseason as he met with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday. “We want to be aggressive,” Vrabel said. “We […]

Drake Maye had a relatively strong rookie season, but the New England Patriots quarterback recognized that he still has a ways to go before reaching the next level. In an appearance on The Athletic’s Scoop City, Maye shared that he’s hoping to grow as a leader this offseason. “Non-tangible things on the field [that I […]

Drake Maye got a chance to play with Ja’Marr Chase and Nico Collins while watching Justin Jefferson up close at the recent Pro Bowl Games, giving the New England Patriots quarterback a taste of what it might be like to have a star wide receiver. Well, Maye wouldn’t mind any of those players joining the […]

On his first day on the job as the New England Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel already knows that the team’s top priority is – and it will make Drake Maye happy to hear. The new Patriots head coach pointed to the offensive line as the team’s top need when asked what he viewed as […]

Mike Vrabel is bringing some extra reinforcements to the New England Patriots’ front office upon his hiring as head coach, adding an executive with ties to his Tennessee Titans days and a current member of the New York Giants organization. Giants senior advisor Ryan Cowden has been hired by the Patriots, via Albert Breer of […]

Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots got their man, hiring Mike Vrabel to become their next head coach on Sunday. While a lot more needs to happen this offseason, hiring Mayo is a strong step in the right direction for the Patriots. The former Tennessee Titans head coach had four winning seasons in his […]

Jerod Mayo is no longer the New England Patriots head coach as Robert Kraft and the front office are set to begin their first real head coaching search in 25 years. The Patriots fired Mayo shortly after their win in Sunday’s season finale against the Buffalo Bills. The victory was just the fourth of Mayo’s […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a pretty eventful day in their humiliating 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie left for a drive in the first quarter after taking a hard hit up high, causing him to be evaluated for a concussion. After he cleared those tests, Maye returned and showed […]

The New England Patriots’ latest loss wasn’t pretty, falling to the Los Angeles Chargers, 40-7. As the Patriots fell to 3-13 with the loss, Jerod Mayo’s hot seat possibly grew warmer. Patriots fans certainly made it clear that they’re displeased with Mayo and the coaching staff during Saturday’s game. In the closing moments of Saturday’s […]

Drake Maye made a point to defend Jerod Mayo and the rest of the New England Patriots coaching staff following their 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Following the loss, Maye turned a question on how Sunday’s surprise showing was a good sign that the players have the coaching staff’s back to attacking […]

The New England Patriots conspicuously didn’t use Drake Maye as a runner on multiple short-down situations in their 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, leading to a head-scratching comment from Jerod Mayo. When Mayo was asked why the Patriots didn’t run any quarterback sneaks on short-down situations, he seemed to initially throw offensive […]

The New England Patriots weren’t able to come away with a victory against the Indianapolis Colts despite arguably having their best offensive performance since Drake Maye took over at quarterback. Maye played a near-flawless game on Sunday, completing 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown. He added 59 yards on the ground, […]

Instead of throwing a Hail Mary pass, Joey Slye was called upon to try and make a Hail Mary kick in the final second of the New England Patriots’ 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots kicker lined up for a 68-yard field goal attempt to try and win New England the game, which […]

The New England Patriots had an opportunity for a Hail Mary pass in the final second of their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Instead, Jerod Mayo opted to go for a Hail Mary field-goal attempt with Joey Slye. Slye went out for a 68-yard field goal attempt with a second to go, kicking an […]

Drake Maye wasn’t able to lead the New England Patriots to a win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but he seemed to instill some fear in Mike McDaniel following the 34-15 defeat. The Dolphins head coach dished out some praise toward Maye after his team’s victory. However, McDaniel admitted that he isn’t rooting for […]

The New England Patriots played some pretty poor football in their 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and Jerod Mayo knows it. Miami dominated in the first half, taking a 24-0 lead into halftime before making it 31-0 in the third quarter. New England was outgained (373 to 268), picked up fewer first […]

Drake Maye is hoping his New England Patriots teammates feel the sting of their 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Patriots quarterback shared the message he delivered to his teammates during Sunday’s game, which they trailed by as many as 31 points at point, as they fell to 3-9 on the season. […]

Drake Maye wasn’t able to lead the New England Patriots past the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, losing 28-22. However, he earned respect from Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay following the loss. The Rams’ quarterback and head coach each spoke highly of the rookie signal-caller who completed 30 of 40 passes for 282 yards, two […]

The New England Patriots welcomed back Christian Barmore following his scary health situation in their 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Barmore played in his first game since being diagnosed with blood clots early in training camp in July. After returning to practice earlier in the week, Barmore only played 21 snaps […]

The New England Patriots weren’t able to beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but Vederian Lowe got to experience a pretty cool moment thanks to Drake Maye. Lowe recorded his first touchdown in his NFL career in the 28-22 loss. The Patriots offensive tackle lined up as a tight end on New England’s second-and-goal […]

Jerod Mayo took accountability following the New England Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Patriots coach made it clear that their 3-8 record isn’t good enough, saying that the buck stops with him. “Do we need to get better? Absolutely, and that’s my job as the head coach of this […]

Drake Maye and Ja’Lynn Polk connected for a touchdown for the first time in the New England Patriots’ 19-3 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Now, they’re hoping for that connection to carry over through the rest of the season and for much longer. The Patriots rookie quarterback hit the rookie wide receiver with […]

When Drake Maye took the podium after the New England Patriots’ 19-3 win over the Chicago Bears, he asked reporters in the room to “clap it up for the defense.” It’s just one of the things the Patriots rookie quarterback is doing to improve his leadership skills. Maye took a step forward in his growth […]

Drake Maye was back on the field a week after suffering a concussion, getting cleared to play on the eve of the New England Patriots’ 20-17 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. As Maye returned to action, there was a good deal of concern over his health and ability to protect himself. He […]

Drake Maye might have thrown an interception that cost the New England Patriots Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans in a 20-17 loss, but he also had a memorable touchdown to force overtime. The Patriots rookie scrambled around on the final play of regulation before tossing a 5-yard touchdown pass to Rhamondre Stevenson as time […]

Drake Maye got the New England Patriots to overtime against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but he also made the play that ended their chances of winning the game. The Patriots’ rookie quarterback threw the game-sealing interception in their 20-17 overtime loss when he chucked a ball deep down the field on a first-and-10 from […]

The Kansas City Chiefs added another veteran ahead of the trade deadline while the New England Patriots might have made their first of multiple moves before Nov. 5. Edge rusher Joshua Uche was traded from the Patriots to the Chiefs for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The move ends Uche’s tenure with […]

Jacoby Brissett was the hero at quarterback in the New England Patriots’ 25-22 upset win over the New York Jets on Sunday. After Drake Maye left Sunday’s game in the second quarter, Brissett came in and helped New England secure a comeback victory. He led them to two scoring drives in the fourth quarter, including […]

The New England Patriots came out with a surprising 25-22 upset win over the New York Jets on Sunday, but Jerod Mayo expressed frustration over the play that injured Drake May. Mayo was confused as to why there wasn’t a penalty on Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood for his hit to Maye’s head in the first […]

The New England Patriots were able to get revenge over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets on Sunday, upsetting their division rival for a 25-22 win. Patriots defensive linemen Davon Godchaux and Keion White felt confident about the team’s ability to slow down the future Hall of Fame quarterback early on in Sunday’s game, […]

The New England Patriots were on the losing side again on Sunday, losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 32-16, in Week 7. As is the case with many 1-6 squads, there were certainly people to blame for New England’s latest shortcoming. So, let’s do that. Here are the people and units most to blame for the […]

Drake Maye seemed to agree with Jerod Mayo’s blunt assessment of the New England Patriots following their 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Patriots quarterback told reporters that the Patriots aren’t a “tough” team after he was asked for his thoughts on Mayo calling the group “soft.” “Coach Mayo’s not going to […]