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The New England Patriots are knee-deep in an offseason of flux with Jerod Mayo coming in as head coach and Mac Jones on his way out of town. The Patriots have plenty of tough decisions to make at numerous positions and as such have decided to bring in veteran help at the tight end position. […]

Free agent wide receiver Calvin Ridley reportedly still has an offer outstanding from the New England Patriots, per Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. Says Anderson, “On last check: #Patriots are still opting to keep a deal on the table for WR Calvin Ridley, at this time, per source.” While the Patriots are interested in Ridley, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles flamed out in the playoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Jalen Hurts’ health took a turn for the worse and speculation abounded about Coach Nick Sirianni’s alleged anger problems. Eagles fans became the angry ones when it was all said and done as the former NFL runners-up lost in the first […]

The New England Patriots are keeping Josh Uche in Foxborough for the 2024 season, and it seems he’s helping the team out by doing so as they retain another standout player in NFL free agency. Uche and the Patriots have agreed to a one-year deal worth $3 million but that has a maximum value of […]

The New England Patriots and wide receiver Jalen Reagor are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $1.3 million contract, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. $442,500 of the contract is guaranteed, according to Pelissero. Reagor, 25, was a first-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles and made his NFL debut in 2020. He spent two […]

After a long suspension by the NFL, wide receiver Calvin Ridley surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the second time in his career in 2023. And with free agency already heating up, Ridley may have a mysterious team vying for his services. NFL insider Jonathan Jones tweeted Tuesday that Ridley is being pursued by the New […]

Day 1 of the NFL’s legal tampering period in free agency is in the books, and the New England Patriots made a few noteworthy moves. Most of the Patriots’ deals on Monday came on the offensive of the ball, coming to terms on deals with offensive lineman Michael Onwenu, quarterback Jacoby Brissett and running back […]

A journeyman finally finds his way home. After stints with the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, and Cleveland Browns, Jacoby Brissett comes home. He becomes the latest solution for the New England Patriots quarterback conundrum as Robert Kraft and Coach Jerod Mayo scour to find the next big signal-caller for their team in the […]

The New England Patriots enter a new franchise era after parting ways with former head coach Bill Belichick. Moreover, New England made a decisive NFL Free Agency move to bolster their running game with ex-Commanders running back Antonio Gibson. Patriots bolster rushing depth with productive RB After spending four seasons with the Commanders, Antonio Gibson […]

One of the most intriguing subplots of the 2024 NFL offseason is what is going to happen with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Higgins is in search of a contract extension and would like to be paid as one of the best receivers in the NFL. However, the Bengals are also going to have […]

The unofficial start of NFL free agency is just an hour away, and one of the biggest names that is set to hit the market is Chase Young. The former Washington Commanders star was traded to the San Francisco 49ers at the trade deadline last season as the Niners looked to load up for a […]

The New England Patriots put an end to the Mac Jones era on Sunday, reportedly agreeing to trade him to the Jacksonville Jaguars for just a sixth-round pick. The move ends what was a once-promising tenure for the quarterback in New England. But Jones’ standout rookie season in 2021 feels ancient after how the last […]

Amid the aftermath of the recent Mac Jones trade, the New England Patriots are wasting no time as they pull off another major decision. The team is re-signing wide receiver Kendrick Bourne to a three-year, $19.5 million contract, per Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan. Source: The #Patriots are re-signing WR Kendrick Bourne to a 3-year, $19.5 […]

The New England Patriots have been rather busy this offseason after trading Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Another key area for the team to focus on is wide receiver and rumors suggest the team is still trying to keep Kendrick Bourne on the roster. Bourne has been in contract negotiations with New England for […]

The New England Patriots are clearly in the market for a new quarterback after trading Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was a move that was expected after the franchise announced Jones was placed on the trade block. However, the fanbase couldn’t help but notice the little return the team got in the deal. […]

Soon-to-be Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones is being honest about being dealt from the New England Patriots in a stunning move. Jones is expected to head to north Florida after being traded from the Patriots for a late-round NFL draft pick. “He is looking forward to the next challenge,” a source said, per MassLive. The […]

The New England Patriots are set to have plenty of cap room when free agency opens, but that doesn’t mean they need to spend it all on highly priced, big-name players. Following a 4-13 campaign in 2023, it’s evident that the Patriots need to round out their roster with talent at several positions. The best […]

As the NFL off-season is off into a full swing, a huge trade was reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN as New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones will be traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was in the news earlier that the Patriots would field trade offers for the former first round pick out of […]

Former New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler is retiring from the NFL, per 33rd Team. Butler played for the Patriots for several years and was a hero in Super Bowl 49 for the team. Butler played for the Patriots from 2014-2017, and returned to the team for the 2022 season. He finishes his career as […]

The New England Patriots recently put Mac Jones up on the trade block with the offseason underway. However, JuJu Smith-Schuster has a bit of a surprising opinion on the young quarterback. With the Patriots owning the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, many believe the front office is going to select a quarterback. […]

On Saturday, the Cleveland Browns acquired wide receiver Jerry Jeudy from the Denver Broncos. Jeudy had been mentioned in trade rumors over the past couple of years, but Denver ultimately made a deal come to fruition on Saturday. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the New England Patriots and New York Jets were among other […]

One of the most consistently fascinating areas of NFL free agency year after year is the quarterback market. Teams that aren’t quite set on their quarterback are usually on the hunt for that one quarterback to put them over the edge. This year’s class features the likes of Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, and […]

The New England Patriots re-signing Kyle Dugger and adding Baker Mayfield in free agency have been two of the most desired moves by those who follow the team this offseason, but they’re two of the players Jerod Mayo’s team must avoid most. Sure, the Patriots have just under $85 million in cap space at their […]

Since entering the league as the ninth overall pick in 2011, Tyron Smith has been one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL. In 13 years with the Cowboys, Smith has earned eight trips to the Pro Bowl while also becoming a two-time All-Pro honoree. Even at age 33, Tyron Smith is still among […]

Amid all the speculation, the New England Patriots seem to be ready to officially end the Mac Jones experiment. The team is fielding trade calls for the former national championship-winning quarterback, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. With free agency starting soon and the NFL Draft a little more than six weeks away, the Pats might […]

Recently retired and former New England Patriots star Matthew Slater was on the “Green Lights Podcast” with Chris Long and talked about his time playing with quarterback Tom Brady and the wide receiver group of his team. However, there was a funny moment where Long asked Slater on his show which player “sucked up to […]

First, the New England Patriots had to adjust to no longer having Tom Brady. Now, the Patriots don’t have Bill Belichick either. Times are very different in New England compared to a few years ago, and Jerod Mayo is now the new head coach of the Patriots. The fan base demands excellence, and that is […]

The New England Patriots and tight end Hunter Henry are reportedly in agreement on a three-year contract, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network later revealed that the deal has a base value of $27 million and can reach up to $30 million. Henry would have entered NFL free agency but […]

Newly minted head coach Jerod Mayo and his New England Patriots are currently gearing up for the most important part of the NFL offseason, when free agency and the NFL Draft will both take place in rapid succession. Mayo took over shortly after the conclusion of the 2023 season, which was a disaster and resulted […]

The New England Patriots are currently in rebuild mode. While the biggest topic surrounding the team is who they’ll be sporting as QB1 next season, other aspects of the offense also need tweaking, and that includes the offensive line. The Patriots know this, based on their most recent move. On Thursday, the team agreed to […]

The New England Patriots will start the post-Bill Belichick era by bringing in one of the top free-agent wide receivers in the 2024 class, according to two NFL insiders, and the most likely player to land outside of Boston is Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Calvin Ridley. “The New England Patriots are in on a top receiver. […]

After Tom Brady departed to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots were not at all the same winning organization. But, that did not look like the case immediately. Cam Newton’s arrival at Gillette Stadium smelled like success for Bill Belichick’s squad in the coming years. Little did they know that this short experiment would […]

Matthew Judon is doing a lot this offseason. Aside from on-field preparations, the linebacker has been very vocal about his recruitment pitches. Following a recent attempt to bring Mike Evans to the New England Patriots, Judon now turns his sights to two other offensive players: Calvin Ridley and Josh Jacobs. Appearing on the “Good Morning […]

Quarterback is a position that the New England Patriots have to fill this offseason. A lot of names have been thrown around like Jayden Daniels and Drake. Most of the individuals linked to the job are relatively young. A veteran could be of much help to monitor their growth or even take over for a […]

The New England Patriots are a popular destination for Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels in recent mock drafts with the number three overall pick, although Drake Maye’s name has also been floated out recently. The Patriots are still deciding what to do about former first round pick Mac Jones at the quarterback position and Daniels […]

NFL teams had until Tuesday to place the franchise tag on key impending free agents. A lot of star players were hit with the tag, including the likes of Kansas City Chiefs corner L’Jarius Sneed, Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns, and Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., among others. But some stars slipped […]

The chatter linking Tampa Bay Buccaneers pending free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield to the New England Patriots continues to gain ground. With the former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick still without a new contract with the Buccaneers, there is no stopping rumors with regard to his landing spot from sprouting from all over the […]

The New England Patriots are in the market for new players now that the Bill Belichick era has finally come to a screeching, merciful halt. Belichick won six Super Bowls in New England but his teams faltered after Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and now former team star Jerod Mayo is preparing […]

With NFL free agency underway, one of the top wide receivers on the market is Calvin Ridley of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The franchise acquired him in 2022 from the Atlanta Falcons while Ridley was serving a year-long suspension for gambling. The deal included several contingencies, based on playing time, receiving totals, and a possible extension […]