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It is no secret that the heralded New England Patriots have a major void to fill at the tight end position heading into the upcoming 2019 campaign. As a result, it appears the Patriots are eyeing former Texas A&M tight end Jace Sternberger. According to a recent report from Mike Giardi of NFL Network, the […]

The New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers intend to bolster their offensive line in the 2019 draft by taking a close look at University of Washington offensive lineman Kaleb McGary. #OleMiss WR DK Metcalf is on a 30 visit to #Bills, who pick 9th, today, source said. … #Iowa TE Noah Fant is in […]

The New England Patriots usually aren’t too involved in free agency—with this offseason being no exception. So far, they lost Trey Flowers, Trent Brown, and Rob Gronkowski while notably adding Michael Bennett. After winning a Super Bowl, teams like the Patriots continue to find ways to reload and make another deep playoff run. New England […]

If you thought the New England Patriots were a real possibility to trade for Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen, you were probably wrong. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Patriots don’t appear to have a whole lot of interest in Rosen in spite of previous rumors that suggested otherwise. Now, of course, this […]

The New England Patriots are heading into yet another offseason as the reigning champions. They won another Super Bowl, but like most years, saw a good chunk of their team depart this offseason. They lost defensive coordinator Brian Flores to the Dolphins, and Flores took some assistant coaches with him. They lost star pass-rusher Trey […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier missed the entire 2018 campaign and will be sidelined for all of 2019 after suffering a devastating spinal injury in December 2017. At this point, no one really knows for sure when—or if—Shazier will be back, but a recent progress video has everyone talking. Including New England Patriots quarterback Tom […]

Recently retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has received an open invitation to join World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon told TMZ Sports (via Pro Football Talk’s Darin Gantt) on April 6 she would love to have Gronkowski on board. “Anybody who has a real big personality. I’d love […]

Fans of the New England Patriots had to experience one of their franchises legends in Rob Gronkowski walking away from the game. They may have to go through another retirement after the 2019 season with Matthew Slater. In an article from Mike Reiss of ESPN, Slater talks about his future after this upcoming season. Here’s […]

It seems pretty safe to say that Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick are the best coaches at their respective levels. Saban is the best coach in collegiate football, and Belichick is the best coach in the NFL. The two also have a history, as Saban was an […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the game of football last month, but there seems to be some doubt as to whether or not Gronkowski is really done. Count New York Jets safety Jamal Adams among those who does not believe Gronkowski has played his last game on the gridiron, […]

A report recently surfaced that the New England Patriots would not be surprised if legendary quarterback Tom Brady retired following next season, especially if he ends up winning his seventh Super Bowl. Fox Sports analyst Shannon Sharpe agrees, stating the he believes Brady will be done after 2019. “There were stretches during the season that […]

While it’s difficult to imagine a team fresh off yet another Super Bowl win could possibly need any help, it’s apparent the New England Patriots do not have the same roster they did last season. Several key players have moved on either via free agency or retirement and the team has a lot of making […]

The NFL Draft is fast approaching. There are just three weeks before the first round begins. With that in mind, the mock drafts are being pushed out so fast there seem to be new versions every minute. Iowa product Noah Fant is consistently ranked as one of the top two tight ends in the draft. […]

The New England Patriots had a lot of turnover on defense this offseason. Not only did they lose defensive coordinator Brian Flores to the Dolphins, they also lost star pass-rusher Trey Flowers to the Lions. But the Patriots have a lot of turnover on defense seemingly every year, and they’re always able to replenish the […]

Texas prosecutors have dismissed a felony charge against New England Patriots defensive end Michael Bennett. According to The Associated Press (via The Seattle Times), the prosecutors dropped the charge pertaining to a felony count of injury to the elderly. Bennett allegedly pushed the arm of a paraplegic security guard as he got onto the field […]

During the New England Patriots’ run to their sixth Super Bowl title this past year, Tom Brady said that there was no way he would retire after the season, as he was still having too much fun playing the game to call it quits. But could the 41-year-old possibly hang up his cleats at the […]

The general consensus is that the Arizona Cardinals are going to take Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the first pick in the NFL Draft later this month, which signals that the Cardinals are looking to trade fellow signal-caller Josh Rosen, whom Arizona took in the first round of last year’s draft. There is feeling that […]

The New England Patriots have shown interest in Mississippi State safety Johnathan Abram, who is expected to visit them, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Add the #Lions and #Patriots to Mississippi State safety Johnathan Abram's list of visits, I'm told. Has impressed in interviews and again at pro day last week, so no surprise […]

The New England Patriots will need to reload for the 2019 season. This comes after the Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl in the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick era. The Patriots always find themselves in situations where they see key contributors leave in the offseason. Although, they always find ways to replace them and make a deep […]

The Houston Texans poached one of the New England Patriots’ most anonymous and unsung heroes. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Texans have hired longtime Patriots Character Coach and Team Development Director Jack Easterby as their Executive Vice President of Team Development. Texans have hired Jack Easterby, the former Team Development Director/Character Coach for the […]

Stephen Gostkowski of the New England Patriots is one of the best kickers in the NFL, but as of early April, he remains unsigned. The general consensus has been that Gostkowski will end up returning to the Patriots, with whom he has spent his entire NFL career, but according to Michael Giardi of NFL Network, […]

Patrick Mahomes came up just short in his debut season. If he heeds the advice of Tom Brady he received shortly after the Kansas City Chiefs’ season-ending loss to the New England Patriots, though, it seems only a matter of time until he takes the torch from football’s greatest winner. During an appearance on The […]

The New England Patriots acquired defensive lineman Michael Bennett in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles last month, and now, they have reworked his deal. According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Patriots and Bennett have agreed to a new two-year contract worth $16.75 million with a $4 million signing bonus. In doing so, New […]

It turns out Greg Schiano thought about stepping down as New England Patriots defensive coordinator weeks before he actually did. Contrary to what many fans think, Schiano took his time in making his decision, per NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport (via Patriots Wire’s Henry McKenna). When you talk to people close to the situation, […]

After winning their sixth Super Bowl this past season, the New England Patriots have had a busy offseason. They traded for Michael Bennett while losing Trey Flowers and Trent Brown to free agency. Of course, they also witnessed Rob Gronkowski calling it a career after nine years with the franchise. It goes without saying that the […]

With Josh Gordon serving a suspension and Rob Gronkowski retiring, the New England Patriots are finding themselves very thin in their receiving corps. That’s why the Patriots will likely use at least one draft pick on a wide receiver later this month, and Arizona State’s N’Keal Harry could be a candidate. According to Mike Garafolo […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the game of football last week, a decision that wasn’t really surprising, but was still jarring. Gronkowski has caught 78 touchdown passes from Tom Brady, twice as many as any other receiver Brady has thrown to. When that stat was posted by the NFL […]

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty offered remarks on the team’s recent signing, free-agent safety Terrence Brooks. The Patriots signed Brooks to a two-year, $4.1 million deal in free agency earlier in March. Brooks had played 84 special-teams snaps against the Patriots the past two seasons as a member of the New York Jets. […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski officially announced his retirement earlier this week. Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has no doubt about his status as the premier tight end of his generation. Gronkowski’s retirement has sparked debate regarding his legacy as one of the best tight ends in NFL history. According to Zack […]

The New England Patriots normally have a very complete roster. After tight end Rob Gronkowski decided to retire, the team needed a pass catcher. The team did its part in addressing the need for a receiver by visiting Ole Miss’ presumed first-round talent, AJ Brown. Ole Miss WR A.J. Brown has been a busy man. […]

The New England Patriots need some wide receiver help and one guy they might try to go after is right in their backyard, UMass wideout Andy Isabella. According to Tony Pauline of NFL Draft Analyst, the team has interest in Isabella, although it’s unclear what pick they would want to spend on him. The thought […]

When you’re Tom Brady, you can pretty much do whatever you want and nobody will bat an eye. For example, last year, Brady skipped the New England Patriots’ voluntary offseason workouts to spend more time with his family. This year, he is apparently planning on doing the same thing. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, […]

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding the relationship between New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady over the last couple of years, with some questioning whether or not the long-time comrades actually get along. During an appearance on Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Sirius XM radio show, […]

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell announced his retirement from the game of football earlier this week, a decision that came at the young age of 26. Mitchell, who last played during the Patriots’ stunning comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl in February 2017, explained why he retired on […]

Greg Schiano announced on Thursday that he was stepping down from his post with the New England Patriots, suddenly leaving the reigning champions without a defensive coordinator. One of the coaches credited most with conjuring the team’s masterful defensive game plan against the Los Angeles Rams is gone, too, as Brian Flores was introduced as […]

The New England Patriots won the Super Bowl last month, giving safety Patrick Chung his third championship ring. Yet, Chung didn’t have too much time to enjoy the victory. He has been slapped with a lawsuit related to the game. Chung is being sued by a former Los Angeles Rams employee, per Mike Florio of […]

The New England Patriots are in the need for another replacement defensive coordinator. Greg Schiano, hired in early February to replace the departed Brian Flores, announced on Thursday that he was “stepping down” as the Patriots’ defensive coordinator. “I have informed Mr. Kraft and coach Belichick that I am stepping down from my position at […]

On February 22, 2019, the police chief of Jupiter, Florida, announced that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft would face two misdemeanor charges for “soliciting another to commit prostitution,” stemming from a human trafficking sweep in Jupiter. The billionaire’s legal team responded to an admission by the sheriff in a television interview about the investigation into massage […]

The New England Patriots are adding a former player to their coaching staff as Jerod Mayo will become the team’s new linebackers coach heading into the 2019 NFL season. Mayo was a linebacker for the team for eight seasons and remained a loyal member of the Patriots community. One of the best #Patriots leaders of […]