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Whether New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is thinking about retiring after the 2020 season or not, we’ll never know til it happens. The six-time Super Bowl winner did not provide any insight into his future plans in response to questions on retirement. His response was just classic Bill Belichick. In fact, according to […]

Damien Harris is expected to get an expanded role with the New England Patriots in 2020, but he’ll be sidelined to begin the season. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Patriots placed Harris on injured reserve and will miss at least the first three games. The Patriots have signed RB J.J. Taylor from their practice squad […]

Everyone knows New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a man of few words. So far, he’s used most of those words to sing praises to quarterback Cam Newton as their preparation for the 2020 season and post-Tom Brady era continues.  According to NBC Sports, the Patriots’ 68-year old mentor said that Newton, the […]

The NFL is enjoyable because of unpredictable outcomes. If everyone knew which teams would make the playoffs, they wouldn’t care about the 17-week regular season. While analysts and fans believe most of last year’s playoff teams should return to the postseason, several franchises are in for a rude awakening. After making the playoffs last season, […]

A lot of question marks surrounded quarterback Cam Newton and the New England Patriots after he was suddenly made Tom Brady’s successor by the team. Nearing the end of his first training camp with the Patriots, Newton overcame all the doubts and successfully secured the QB1 position heading into the upcoming season. Amidst all the […]

One of the buzzing headlines of the recent offseason was the relocation of long-time New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His departure capped off a two-decade-long tenure with the storied franchise. However, it seems like a change in scenery was the best option for both sides moving forward. Boston Sports […]

The New England Patriots and Nick Folk have grown familiar with parting ways with each other in the past year. Among the players the Patriots released on Saturday, Folk was released yet again, per The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. The Patriots released Nick Folk, according to a source. So they're starting over at kicker. — Jeff […]

This time it’s the New England Patriots who released a notable player from their team ahead of the final 53-man roster for the upcoming season. The latest Patriot to be cut was veteran running back Lamar Miller who was placed on the physically unable to perform list after signing a contract with the team. He […]

The New England Patriots knew in themselves that they saw something in then-free agent quarterback Cam Newton that other teams failed to see. They decided to take a chance on the three-time Pro Bowler and signed him to a one-year ‘prove it’ deal. Newton recognizes that this was an opportunity of a lifetime for him […]

It is less than a week before the first NFL game of the 2020 season, and yet former MVP and 13-year veteran running back Adrian Peterson finds himself without a team.  The Washington Football Team made the decision to release the 35-year-old Peterson to give more playing time for their younger running backs as well […]

Another interesting storyline to follow in the upcoming season is the recent relocation of veteran quarterback Cam Newton to the New England Patriots. After spending the first nine years of his career with the Carolina Panthers, the 2015 NFL MVP was unexpectedly released during the offseason. Newton was caught in a four-month free agency drought […]

Reports indicate that the New England Patriots will be ready to debut quarterback Cam Newton as the starter for the 2020 NFL season opener. Head coach Bill Belichick is now doing what he can to dispel the rumors that anything is set in stone. Although Belichick says the Patriots will refrain from naming starters publicly, […]

The New England Patriots have opted to release wide receiver Mohamed Sanu following an underwhelming stint with the team. Although there was initially some optimism that Sanu could make it work in the 2020 NFL season, head coach Bill Belichick saw enough that he decided it was time to move on. The Patriots made quite […]

Conventional wisdom would tell you that the New England Patriots beginning a season without six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady under center for the first time since 2001 might lead to some noticeable changes in the team’s offense. Not according to Brian Hoyer. The journeyman QB, in his third stint with New England who last […]

The New England Patriots announced on Thursday that Cam Newton would be the team’s opening day starter after a rather tepid quarterback battle between a former MVP (Newton) a second-year QB (Jarrett Stidham) and a veteran backup (Brian Hoyer). Soon thereafter, the Pats announced their captains for the upcoming 2020 season as well, which included […]

The Tennessee Titans were searching free agency for help at the kicker position and they landed upon Stephen Gostkowski. After signing the long-time kicker of the New England Patriots on Thursday, Gostkowski’s new contract details have been revealed, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. In kicker news: The #Titans are giving K Stephen Gostkowski a 1-year […]

Looking for fantasy football running back sleepers? Read on. The running back position doesn’t get nearly as much love as it once did, especially when it comes to paying NFL rushers these days. However, that doesn’t make this position any less vital to fantasy football owners, who want to find RB sleepers with their team’s […]

The Arizona Cardinals selected quarterback Josh Rosen with the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. After just one year, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Now after one year in Miami, Rosen might be on the move again. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Dolphins have “fielded trade inquiries” about the […]

It was announced on Thursday that Cam Newton has won the starting quarterback job for the New England Patriots. Besides being named the starting quarterback, Newton was named as one of New England’s team captains, per the team’s official Twitter account. 𝟮 𝟬 𝟮 𝟬 𝗣 𝗔 𝗧 𝗥 𝗜 𝗢 𝗧 𝗦 𝗖 𝗔 […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel appears to have fresh legs after undergoing surgery in May. Michel, 25, played in his first practice last week after coming off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. According to Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fears, Michel looks good and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down […]

Cam Newton is officially the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback, succeeding Tom Brady after a hectic offseason, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. New #Patriots starting QB Cam Newton waited until the summer to sign, healing and biding his time. He landed in New England and promptly won the starting job. He’s officially Tom Brady’s successor. […]

In a surprising turn of events, the New England Patriots have elected to waive veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu with just a few weeks remaining ahead of the upcoming 2020 campaign. With the former Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons standout struggling during his brief stay in New England, most of which can be attributed to […]

The New England Patriots have released wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: The #Patriots are releasing veteran WR Mohamed Sanu. A surprise. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 2, 2020 Sanu was acquired by New England via trade with the Atlanta Falcons in Oct. 2019. He injured his ankle in his […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette became a surprise free agent this week after his release by his ex-team. According to a new report from The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the New England Patriots have emerged as a top suitor for the free agent rusher. The Patriots have expressed interest in Leonard Fournette, per source. […]

Many were surprised when New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick starred in a Subway commercial. Apparently, it turns out that there was an ensuing snippet to the first advertisement released. And yes, part two was indeed done in true Belichick fashion. Independent NFL reporter Dov Kleiman shared the encore of the Subway commercial on […]

As with nearly every release of a high-profile player looking for a change of scenery, the New England Patriots were instantly floated as a potential landing spot for free-agent running back Leonard Fournette, who was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars after three seasons. However, Fournette may have to look elsewhere for employment. According to NFL […]

According to a Tuesday evening report from longtime NFL reporter Josina Anderson, the New Orleans Saints are at least “open” to trading superstar running back Alvin Kamara. While Kamara is currently seeking a new contract from the Saints with his original rookie contract slated to come to an end at the conclusion of the upcoming […]

The Miami Dolphins selected quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He is now set to be the face of their franchise for a long time. However, there is a bit of an issue to start it all off. Tagovailoa is still recovery from some injury problems. In turn, he’ll […]

Who would imagine that the reserved character of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick would star in a commercial? Fast-food chain Subway recently made it possible to show the humorous side of the six-time Super Bowl champion coach in front of the public. Independent NFL reporter Dov Kleiman shared the said commercial on Twitter: […]

Josh Gordon spent the 2018 season with the New England Patriots before being suspended in the latter portion of the season. Despite the Patriots winning the Super Bowl and issuing Gordon a ring, his Super Bowl ring sold for $138,000 at an auction. Gordon, who’s been suspended quite a few times in his career, has […]

There is simply no argument against the fact the New England Patriots have absolutely dominated the AFC East division over the course of the last two decades. With the Patriots winning the division as a result of every single season but two since back in 2001-02, New England has continually trampled the trio of the […]

Based on the reporting out of New England Patriots training camp over the past couple of weeks, Cam Newton would seem to be the frontrunner to be the franchise’s first Week 1 starting quarterback not named Tom Brady since 2001. Second-year QB Jarrett Stidham—the presumptive favorite to land the gig before Newton was signed on […]

Everyone has been carrying a heavy heart following the sudden passing of actor, Chadwick Boseman on Friday. Julian Edelman, the veteran wide receiver of the New England Patriots, honored Boseman with an emotional Instagram post. After his tragic passing on Friday night, it was discovered that Boseman was battling colon cancer since 2016. Despite his […]

Ahead of his Tom Brady’s first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, author Jeff Benedict has written a book titled “The Dynasty,” highlighting the success of the New England Patriots over the years. Within the book, Benedict reveals some of the horrific details of Brady’s thumb injury in 2018. Back in 2018, the Patriots were […]

Cam Newton is showing his appreciation and gratitude to New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick. Taking to Instagram, the new Patriots QB posted a picture of the two together during practice with a simple message: “gratitude.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcyubfBU-9/ Cam Newton’s gratitude towards Bill Belichick and the Patriots is definitely warranted. After being cut by the […]

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has wasted no time in making his presence felt at training camp. Although there was plenty of speculation regarding his fit, teammates and coaches alike have shared nothing but praise for him leading up to the 2020 NFL season. Newton made it a point to refer to wide receiver […]

Although a few teams are still holding out hope for fan attendance, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is among those that is already getting used to the idea of playing the 2020 NFL season in empty stadiums. There has been plenty of speculation regarding the competitive advantages teams will try to maintain in […]

New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry will be expected to take on a bigger role in the offense in his sophomore season, and his coach, Bill Belichick, is pleased with the improvement he’s seen in the team’s 2019 first-round pick—despite a generally up-and-down performance in camp. “He’s much more comfortable…He’s a physical, tough kid […]

Despite winning the 2015 MVP and leading his team to a Super Bowl, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton still has a lot of prove as a football player. In his first training camp with New England, his daily dedication is earning him the respect of his new teammates. “Every morning you come in, and […]