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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 […]

For Tom Brady, Super Bowl rings have become just another part of life, and as the New England Patriots received their rings for the 2018 Super Bowl last night, it was a chance for Brady to bust out his previous championship rings and have some fun. Watch the bling 💍 (via @TomBrady) pic.twitter.com/rin41RRaAm — NFL […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is one of the better cornerbacks in the league, and thinks that rookie wide receiver N’Keal Harry is going to be a big matchup issue for other defensive backs. Gilmore went head to head for three straight days in minicamp against the former Arizona State Sun Devils standout and […]

Rob Gronkowski was back with his former teammates on Thursday night receiving his Super Bowl ring, and Bill Belichick took the opportunity to have a little fun at the expense of the retired superstar. In a video posted by the Patriots Twitter account, Rob Gronkowski is seen holding a trophy and Belichick noticed it was […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon was suspended during the playoff run and Super Bowl, but he still got his ring. Pictures that were posted on Gordon’s Instagram showed a nametag at a table and also a picture that was tagged in Foxborough. It looks like Josh Gordon is in town for the #Patriots […]

The New England Patriots deviated from their degree of normalcy during the first round of the NFL Draft in April, selecting Arizona State wide receiver N’Keal Harry with the 32nd overall pick. It represented the first time the Patriots took a receiver in the first round since 1996, when they drafted the late Terry Glenn. […]

The New England Patriots finally have a running back who’s a fixture of the team’s immediate present and long-term future. As the defending Super Bowl champions continue ramping up preparation for 2019 season, though, Sony Michel remains absent. More concerning? It’s unclear why the injury-prone playmaker has yet to take the field with his teammates […]

At the University of Michigan, Chase Winovich was almost as well-known for a proclivity for headline-making soundbites as any of his stellar exploits on the football field. As a defensive end for the New England Patriots, though, the rookie suddenly finds himself far less verbose. After Wednesday’s minicamp practice, Winovich explained that his standing in […]

The New England Patriots will be in unfamiliar territory in 2019 with Rob Gronkowski now retired. That leaves a huge hole at the tight end position and Tom Brady knows that guys are going to have to step up. After the Patriots cut Austin-Seferian Jenkins this week, Brady stated that the tight end position needs […]

The New England Patriots don’t have a defensive coordinator this season, but rookie assistant coach Jerod Mayo has gotten a chance to call some plays. Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com, reports that Mayo got an opportunity to call the shots earlier this week during minicamp. The expectation is that Bill Belichick will still call the plays […]

When New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement, there was little surprise. Gronk had hinted at retirement towards the end of previous campaigns, and speculation was his body simply was not holding up to the grind of a 16 game NFL season. On Sunday, Gronkowski once again reiterated to reporters that life […]

One of the big debates all offseason has been what to do about the Hail Mary rules, and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn’t sure there is an easy answer. The NFL is looking at letting teams review pass interference calls, but the way Hail Mary pass interference has been called in the past […]

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse has a golden opportunity in front of him. So far this offseason, seemingly everything has been going LaCosse’s way. The Patriots have a very thin depth chart at the position, and LaCosse should have an excellent chance to be a contributor for the defending Super Bowl champions. First, […]