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New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers hasn’t seen any action in the preseason because of an undisclosed injury, but he sounded extremely confident in his chances of playing in Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season, per Andrew Callahan of Mass Live. “Yeah, man. That’s the plan,” replied Flowers when asked Sunday if he […]

The start of the 2018 NFL season is only a few days away with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles set to get things underway on Thurs. Sept. 6 as they play host to the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. Even though Carson Wentz won’t start the season under center with Nick Foles […]

Since winning Super Bowl 52 over the New England Patriots, the Philadelphia Eagles fanbase has subtly thrown shade at their opponent over the last few months. The latest came with a Boston-area Dunkin’ Donuts location receiving a shipment of Eagles cups for their coffee. Complaints from Patriots fans made headway over social media this past […]

In an effort to restock their depleted receiving corps, the New England Patriots have claimed second-year wide receivers Amara Darboh and Chad Hansen off of waivers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Patriots claimed two WRs off waivers: Chad Hansen from the Jets and Amara Darboh from the Seahawks. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2018 […]

According to Jim McBride from the Boston Globe, the New England Patriots have agreed to trade safety Jordan Richards to the Atlanta Falcons. #Patriots are trading safety Jordan Richards to the Falcons, according to a league source. — Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) August 31, 2018 Richards, a fourth-year player out of Stanford, is expected to be […]

New England Patriots defensive back Jason McCourty is no lock to survive the final roster cuts before the regular season begins. While McCourty obviously hopes to make the 53-man roster, he’s trying not to worry about it too much at this point in his career, according to Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald. “Nothing will […]

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Danny Etling stole the show in the team’s preseason finale against the Giants as he scampered to a huge 86-yard touchdown run. That’s not a play that’s been seen from a Patriots quarterback in quite some time, which Bill Belichick was all too keen to point out as he cracked […]

Aside from Robert Gronkowski, the New England Patriots are also dealing with a contract restructure with a different tight end in Dwayne Allen. According to Field Yates of ESPN, Allen has agreed Patriots to take a pay cut with the Patriots for the 2018 season. Although the exact amount Allen’s salary will get diminished by […]

There had been plenty of speculation regarding the contract negotiations between the New England Patriots and tight end Rob Gronkowski. It appears they have now finally reached a lucrative agreement. Gronkowski has been adamant about his lack of focus on the whole situation. He no longer has to after signing a revised deal that will […]

The New England Patriots’ backfield has been hit with the injury bug this offseason. Fortunately, it appears they have more clarity on the situation surrounding running backs Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel once the 2018 NFL season rolls around. Both players have been trying to work their way back from knee injuries. According to Jeff Howe […]

Jalen Ramsey is at it again. After bad-mouthing a good number of current NFL quarterbacks in his interview with GQ, the Jaguars star has now turned his attention to skill position players, specifically New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. In an interview with Mina Kimes of ESPN, Ramsey doesn’t think Gronk is quite as […]

There’s no stopping New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady from looking for ways to improve his game. Not even father time. At 41 years of age, Brady remains keen on elevating his performance on the field, and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is one of the many people on the team that will testify to […]

It’s not a secret that New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski is yearning for a new contract, a more lucrative one, from his team. As he waits for something on that front to develop, he’s already seen New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. laugh his way to the bank after signing […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sent shockwaves across the football world on Monday by signing a huge five-year, $90 deal with the team. In reaction to Beckham’s massive payday, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hopped on his Instagram account and posted a picture of him with Beckham along with a […]

The New England Patriots march into Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season as the favorites to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Yet, the final 53-man roster that head coach Bill Belichick will be counting on to deliver the goods has yet to be sculpted down to size. With roster cuts just around the corner, […]

One of the biggest problems the New England Patriots have faced this season is deciding who will fill the the starting left tackle position for the 2018-19 season. It looks like the Pats finally found their answer in Trent Brown. “As you can see, he has some dynamic skills, and he’s working hard to be […]

In the last several months of the offseason, the New England Patriots have undergone much change to their group of wide receivers that has seen several notable departures to the group. This has pushed the notion that the Patriots are heading into the season with plenty of questions concerning the capability of their current crop […]

Julian Edelman will not be available for the first four games of the regular season for the New England Patriots due to a suspension stemming from his violation of the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Four games is a significant amount of time to be away from regular season football, and being put in a […]

It is no secret that the New England Patriots are in the market for another potential wideout. As a result, rumors have surfaced about them looking to acquire Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. However, that does not appear to be the case. According to Mike Klis of 9News, there has not been much substance behind the rumor: “I […]

The New England Patriots have had some trouble establishing their receiving corps going into the 2018 NFL season. As a result, rumors have surfaced about their potential interest in Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate. The prospect of New England acquiring Tate before the regular season has come with mixed reviews. However, former Patriots’ staffer Michael […]

Following the New England Patriots loss in Super Bowl 52 to the Philadelphia Eagles, there was chatter concerning Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski contemplating retirement. Gronkowski has since returned to the fold but that had elicited some dialogue toward a possible reworking of his current contract that he has two years left on his […]

Throughout his career, New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski has dealt with numerous injuries, limiting his availability on the field. Heading into the 2018 season, Gronkowski voiced more confidence and comfort with his health this year compared to last season, according to Christopher Price of The Boston Sports Journal. Gronkowski says he feels […]

The New England Patriots have made some changes this year at the wide receiver positions with Brandin Cooks and Danny Amendola heading elsewhere. The team was forced to retool Tom Brady’s arsenal and so far their efforts haven’t gone as planned with New England recently parting ways with veterans Eric Decker and Kenny Britt. Brady […]

The subject of Alex Guerrero is back front and center for the Patriots following Tom Brady’s recent radio interview walk-out when asked about his personal trainer. And unsurprisingly, Bill Belichick was the next to be quizzed about the controversial figure during his weekly radio hit. Belichick clarified in WEEI’s “Ordway, Merloni and Fauria” that while […]

If it was up to Asante Samuel, he’d have his bust displayed in Canton the moment he becomes eligible. Samuel can be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as soon as next year, and according to the man himself, he has the numbers and overall credentials to warrant ownership of the prestigious NFL […]

Finally, New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel has made his way back to the team’s practice on Monday, according to Mark Reiss of ESPN. Progress on the injury front for the Patriots: Rookie RB Sony Michel makes his first appearance on the practice field since Aug. 1. Starting right tackle Marcus Cannon also […]

The New England Patriots wide receiving unit has thinned of late after parting ways with Kenny Britt and Eric Decker. Britt was released by the Patriots last week, as the veteran wide receiver continues to struggle with his health. A hamstring injury he sustained in June significantly affected his ability to join the team in […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady finally addressed the talk about Dez Bryant being interested in joining the Pats in an interview on WEEI’s Kirk and Callahan show. The Patriots have had questions all offseason regarding the wide receiver position, and with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games, the need for depth at the […]

Veteran wide receiver Eric Decker saw his time with the New England Patriots quickly end less than a month after he signed, announcing his retirement from the NFL over the weekend. However, it appears his retirement was about more than his potential release, as Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network reported that the Patriots explored […]

New England Patriots starting guard Shaq Mason is set to turn 25 years old on Tuesday, and he’s received quite a birthday gift one day early. The Patriots have locked up Mason to a five-year extension worth up to $50 million, Mike Garafolo and Herbie Teope of NFL Network report. The #Patriots have agreed to […]

The San Francisco 49ers have the New England Patriots to thank for trading them their new franchise quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo. But according to Niners GM John Lynch, they also took a stab at getting the other Patriots QB, Tom Brady. In an interview with the Pardon My Take podcast, Lynch admits that when he […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady continues to get asked questions about personal trainer Alex Guerrero. And not for the first time, he has responded like someone who clearly doesn’t want to talk about the topic. Brady cut short his weekly interview on sports radio WEEI on Monday morning after getting asked about Guerrero traveling with […]

Veteran New England Patriots wide receiver Eric Decker has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons. Decker posted his announcement on his Instagram account. “It has been my childhood dream and my passion to play the game of football,” Decker wrote. “I was very fortunate and blessed to have had the opportunity to […]

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The New England Patriots are the heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl. Sportsbook giant Bovada, like most in the industry, is listing the Patriots the chalks to win Super Bowl 53, as the team is priced or 6/1 or +600 in American odds. Super Bowl LIII […]

The third preseason game is supposed to be a dress rehearsal for the regular season. If Friday night’s game is any indication, the New England Patriots still have plenty of work before the season officially kicks off. The Patriots were outworked in every facet of the game and head coach Bill Belichick offered a blunt assessment. […]

The New England Patriots have shaken things up a bit in their backfield with several changes to the roster, but the team did bright back Rex Burkhead on a three-year deal. Although Burkhead is currently dealing with a slight tear in his knee, the Patriots are expected to rely on him in a major role […]

Basketball fans could not have imagined that this time would come, but Kobe Bryant has indeed officially entered his forties today. As nostalgic as it seems, Kobe doesn’t seem to care that he’s 40 and is actually pumped up by it. Bryant posted his birthday messgae on his Instagram account, much to the hilarious comments […]

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will play their penultimate preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on the road. The team is also tagging along one intriguing individual in the form of Alex Guerrero, Brady’s trainer. According to Michael Giardi of the NFL Network, Guerrero is on the same plane that’s taking the Patriots […]

Wide receiver Kenny Britt was released by the New England Patriots on Wednesday after dealing with a hamstring injury for most of the summer. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Britt was actually offered a contract extension earlier this summer that he turned down. Kenny Britt, who had a partially torn hamstring during OTAs […]