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New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski returned to Gillette Stadium on Friday night and even caught a pass in his old stomping grounds. Luke Bryan had a tour stop on Friday and about halfway through his set, he said he had a guest he wanted to bring out according to Masslive.com. Out stepped out Gronkowski who […]

The primary reason a contingent of current and former players for the New England Patriots are in Israel this week is to help celebrate Robert Kraft. The Patriots’ owner received the Genesis Prize, often referred to as the “Jewish Nobel,” in Jerusalem on Thursday for his commitment to philanthropy and combating anti-semitism across the globe. […]

Kenjon Barner didn’t finish his season last year with the New England Patriots and didn’t even have a significant role on the team when he was around, but he still did receive a Super Bowl ring from the team. Barner played only five games last season with the Patriots and was cut three different times […]

A new generation of elite quarterbacks is in the early stages of taking the NFL by storm. The Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes put together one of the finest seasons of all time as a first-year starter in 2018, becoming the youngest MVP since Dan Marino. Baker Mayfield led the Cleveland Browns to a franchise-altering […]

Did you think the drama surrounding the Patriots and Texans had quieted down? Think again. In the latest development, Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com reported, via MassLive.com, the Patriots are “livid” with former employee Jack Easterby, a guy who climbed the ladder a few rungs in New England before parlaying that into a real position of […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is in Israel to receive the Genesis Prize according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft is in Israel today to receive the Genesis Prize, a prestigious award known as the “Jewish Nobel Prize” that comes along with $1 million. Kraft is donating that prize money to […]

The NFL has no update regarding the reinstatement of New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon. According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper), there has been no timeline for the review of Gordon’s suspension and potential reinstatement. Video of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throwing with wide receiver Josh Gordon on […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has made a donation to a Buffalo children’s hospital. According to Bills Wire’s Kyle Silagyi (via Pro Football Talk’s Charean Williams), Gronkowski donated $50,000 to Oishei Children’s Hospital last weekend. Gronkowski, an upstate New York native, told Silagyi on June 19 Buffalo accepts him more. Now that […]

It appears that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Josh Gordon are working out together. Brady posted a video and some pictures on Instagram on Tuesday that showed him throwing some passes. https://www.instagram.com/p/By5HhdEBVy-/ It looks like just some normal practice but as some Patriots beat writers discovered it appears the guy catching […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had an up and down rookie season. Allen has been a polarizing player since well before he was drafted, and that continued all the way through his first season in Buffalo. He showed plenty of flashes but was also inconsistent with his accuracy. Allen showed a lot of athletic potential […]

The Buffalo Bills are looking for two fans who want to get married on the field during halftime of an upcoming game this season. According to the Buffalo News, the team has put out feelers to see if anyone is interested in getting married during halftime of the Sept. 29 game against the New England […]

When the Houston Texans agreed to stop pursuing Nick Caserio after the New England Patriots filed tampering charges it seemed like the story was over. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, it’s actually just the start of the story, and Caserio wants out of New England. According to Volin, even though it was […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the king of NFL merchandise and paraphernalia. According to The Athletic’s Daniel Kaplan, the 41-year-old Brady earned approximately $2.35 million from jersey, video game, and trading card sales in the 2018 NFL season. Kaplan cited the NFL Players Association’s annual report filed with the Department of Labor. The […]

Since being a fourth-round selection in the 2014 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, James White has been a strong contributor to the team, especially catching the ball out of the backfield. Last season, he caught 87 passes for 751 yards and seven touchdowns. There is more to White than just being one of […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett showed some flashes last season of a solid NFL player but Maurice Morton of Bleacher Report thinks he could still on the hot seat. Morton broke down one player on each team who has a lot to prove to keep his job — for the Patriots that guy […]

Last month, the New England Patriots decided to bring back linebacker Jamie Collins, signing him to a one-year deal. Well, apparently, Collins has been so impressive since arriving back in New England that Mike Reiss of ESPN.com has named him the biggest offseason standout for the Patriots. Reiss notes that it was initially assumed that […]

The Houston Texans have decided to stop pursuing Nick Caserio for their General Manager opening, and the New England Patriots have decided to drop the tampering charges. It’s unclear if that’s the deal that was worked out or just a coincidence, but it would make a lot of sense if tampering did happen for the […]

Back in 2016, the New England Patriots traded pass rusher Chandler Jones to the Arizona Cardinals because they could not afford to pay him what he was worth. Jones still remembers that trade to this day, and it remains a motivational tool for him: “I feel like at any time I can be traded,” Jones […]

Nick Caserio is staying put after all. Less than 48 hours after the New England Patriots filed tampering charges against them with the league office, the Houston Texans announced on Friday that they are no longer pursuing Caserio to fill the team’s void at general manager. “When we started the process to interview Nick Caserio […]

According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Detroit Lions have released tight end Michael Roberts. Lions announced today that TE Michael Roberts reverted back to the team’s roster, per trade conditions. Subsequently, the Lions announced that they have waived Roberts. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 14, 2019 The Detroit Lions are out to confuse the […]

New England Patriots quarterback has always been very involved with kids and young adults and he has done it again, this time with a heart transplant recipient. Earlier this year, Shaun Patterson graduated from high school but wasn’t able to attend graduation because he had just undergone a heart transplant. Patterson was recovering from the […]

In an offseason of upheaval at the position, Lions general manager Bob Quinn put the finishing touches on his remodel of the tight end rotation Thursday by trading Michael Roberts to New England. According to Adam Schefter, Detroit will receive a seventh-round pick in 2020. With the move, all four tight ends who made last […]

The New England Patriots reportedly filed tampering charges against the Texans in Houston’s pursuit to make Nick Caserio their next general manager. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport said Houston’s firing of general manager Brian Gaine on June 7, one day after New England’s Super Bowl ring ceremony, “set off some alarm bells.” The NFL’s definition of […]

The New England Patriots may be coming off of their sixth Super Bowl championship, but they are heading into training camp with a whole lot of uncertainty. Still, regardless of their issues on paper, the Patriots are still the Patriots, and they should be treated as Super Bowl contenders until proven otherwise. After all, New […]

There’s been a lot of debate over the years about whether the NFL should eliminate games during the preseason in order to extend the regular season from 16 games to 18. NFL owners are all for this potential change and seem intent on trying to pursue it which could cause some problems with players, but […]

The New England Patriots have filed tampering charges against the Houston Texans for their attempted hire of Patriots Director of Player Personnel Nick Caserio for their vacant general manager position, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter states that the NFL is now expected to begin gathering information to open a case against the Texans. […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel was one of the more notable faces that were missing from the team’s mandatory minicamp. It appears there was a legitimate reason for his absence. The Patriots appear to be doing what they can to ensure the health of their players by the time the 2019 NFL season […]

The New England Patriots had some team building on Monday, and it involved coach Bill Belichick shooting Kyle Van Noy in the face. From football to paintball 💥 Shout out to the winning squad from yesterday's #BostonPaintball trip. pic.twitter.com/nmhsekHqzz — New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 11, 2019 Belichick canceled the last couple of days of […]

The New England Patriots sustained a major loss earlier this offseason, as longtime tight end Rob Gronkowski retired from football. Enter Ben Watson. Gronkowski had been the Patriots’ tight end since 2010, so they have not known anyone else over the last decade. What, then, will New England do about the tight end position heading […]

When the Patriots signed Jamie Collins this offseason, the initial perception was that of a once-dominant veteran, joining a deep linebacking corps, who would have to fight his way into a roster spot. Collins signed a modest one-year contract, to rejoin a team that he left on not-the-best of terms. All those perceptions may have […]

Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow, Jr. has been found guilty of rape. According to The Associated Press (via ESPN), a San Diego jury convicted the 35-year-old Winslow of raping a 58-year-old homeless woman last year. Former NFL player Kellen Winslow, Jr. has been convicted for raping a 58-year-old homeless woman last year north of […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has sent his well-wishes to Boston Red Sox legend, David Ortiz. Brady took to Twitter to wish Ortiz a speedy recovery on Monday. Papi defines Boston Strong… get well soon my friend!!! pic.twitter.com/QFFJ4nvQnU — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) June 10, 2019 According to CDN 37 of the Dominican Republic (via […]

The New England Patriots defense was key to them winning their sixth Super Bowl last season. Although, this offseason, they showed they aren’t staying with the status quo by bringing back Jamie Collins. As many Patriots fans remember, Collins spent his first three and a half years in the NFL with New England. Collins became […]

After a standout career with the Georgia Bulldogs, Sony Michel took the league by storm in his rookie year with the New England Patriots racking up 931 yards and six touchdowns. He is well on his way to being one of the better running backs in the league, so let’s look at four things you […]

Former Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Eric Patterson was shot and killed on Saturday morning. The Tampa Bay Times reported that Patterson was shot around 5 am in his home in Tampa although the Tampa police department wouldn’t confirm the report. The Times cited unnamed relatives who confirmed that Patterson was the one […]

The New England Patriots are entering a 2019 campaign with a whole lot of uncertainty in their receiving corps. Gone is longtime Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who announced his retirement earlier this offseason. Also, wide receivers Cordarrelle Patterson and Chris Hogan departed via free agency, and fellow wideout Josh Gordon is serving an indefinite […]

The New England Patriots summer vacation will be getting a bit of an early start with Bill Belichick canceling the last two days of OTAs according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The Patriots are not holding their final two practices of organized team activities — originally scheduled for today and tomorrow. Players are in today, […]

The New England Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl in their franchise’s history in 2018. Recently, the team received their Super Bowl rings and this year’s looks better than the others according to some. Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL this offseason but he still received his ring with the team. Karen Guregian […]

The New England Patriots are coming off yet another Super Bowl title and will have the majority of the team’s star players on both sides of the football back for the 2019 campaign. One of those players is All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore who had his best season to date in 2018. With Gilmore making a […]