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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have a handful of key players set to become free agents following the 2023 season. Perhaps none of them is bigger than Kyle Dugger. The safety is entering his fourth season in the league and the final year of his rookie contract. The 2020 second-round pick has noticeably […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots’ 2023 rookie draft class hasn’t really done much actual football work roughly a month into their professional careers, but their head coach has liked what he’s seen so far. Bill Belichick was asked about numerous members of the Patriots’ 12-player draft class ahead of Tuesday’s organized team activities […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Things got heated at the New England Patriots’ organized team activity (OTA) made available to the media on Tuesday. A scuffle broke out following a play during one of the padless 11-on-11 sessions between members of the Patriots’ starting offensive and defensive lines. Several players were pushing and shoving during the incident. […]

What’s been possibly viewed as the biggest hurdle to a DeAndre Hopkins signing for the New England Patriots might not be much of a hurdle at all, according to the latest NFL rumors. Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien would be OK with the team signing the All-Pro receiver three years after he traded him when […]

After putting forth some of the worst offensive efforts in the entire league last season, the New England Patriots made the big and bold move of reuniting with their former top-notch offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien to take over play-calling duties on the more glamorous side of the ball. With this, many are expecting to see […]

Tom Brady is a family man. He posted on his Instagram a picture of him at the “Tower of Terror” at a Disney-themed park. He said his kids told him the ride was “mad chill,” but it is clear he wasn’t in the photo:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

It’s been over a week since DeAndre Hopkins was released by the Arizona Cardinals, and while there isn’t necessarily a rush for him to sign anywhere, it’s telling that he is still sitting on the free agent market for the taking. Not many teams have seemed overly interested in bringing him on board, which is […]

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have ranked with the elite teams throughout the years. Perhaps not so much in the most recent seasons, but the Patriots and the Steelers rank at the top of the ladder with six Super Bowl titles each. The departure of Tom Brady meant that the Patriots could no […]

The New England Patriots had a pretty rough 2022 season. Their 8-9 record somehow underscores the struggles this team went through during the entire year. Their offense, in particular, took the hardest hit: the committee approach Bill Belichick approved for the offense did not pan out. Mac Jones was the biggest casualty, as his play […]

The New England Patriots have been heavily linked with DeAndre Hopkins ever since the Arizona Cardinals released him. But according to the latest reports, Bill Belichick and co. might not really have that much interest in the veteran wideout. While the Patriots obviously have a need at wide receiver, many couldn’t help but question Hopkins’ […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are an easy target these days. That is the predicament all polarizing dynasties face when excellence is displaced by mediocrity. That aura is removed and they no longer seem untouchable. Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams subtly, and perhaps unintentionally, got in on this growing pastime […]

Ever since Tom Brady and Bill Belichick parted ways in 2020, many have speculated on the state of their relationship. Brady went on to find success outside of the New England Patriots organization, which arguably served as the final piece missing in his already GOAT-worthy resume. Brady’s Super Bowl win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]

The DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes have taken over the NFL landscape ever since the three-time first-team All-Pro wide receiver was released by the Arizona Cardinals on May 26. Several teams seem to be a solid fit for Hopkins one of them being the New England Patriots. With a need for a true No. 1 target, the […]

Mac Jones did not have the 2022 season he was hoping for with the New England Patriots, and everyone, even Jones himself, knows this. The Pats had a chance to sneak into the playoffs and make something out of a seemingly lost season, but instead, they lost winnable games and were eliminated from postseason contention […]

FOXBOROUGH – Mac Jones is ready to move past the 2022 season and take on 2023. The New England Patriots quarterback shared his excitement for the new season after struggling in Year 2 following Wednesday’s organized team activities. “Every year is a new year, right?” Jones said. “It’s a lot easier to say that after you’ve […]

Matthew Slater isn’t happy with the NFL. The New England Patriots special teamer took aim at the league for passing a new rule last week that allows fair catches on kickoff returns beginning in the 2023 season. It was reported that the league pushed for the rule change, which was passed at the owners meeting […]

The last few seasons have been rough for the New England Patriots, and poor drafting has played a huge part in their struggles. They have whiffed on many of their recent picks, and it has led to them being a mediocre team in the post-Tom Brady era. After receiving high marks for their 2023 draft […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones spoke candidly about how he is viewed by members of the Patriots organization. The third-year pro said he wants to turn around people’s opinions of him. “Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but all I’m going to do is run my race and hopefully everyone will run right behind […]

Bill Belichick was in usual form ahead of the New England Patriots first organized team activity made available to the media this spring. The Patriots coach addressed the media for the first time since the team lost two organized team activities due to a violation committed by assistant coach Joe Judge during Phase 2 of […]

As the dust settles on another exhilarating NFL offseason, fans across the country eagerly analyze the moves made by their favorite teams. Among the flurry of eye-catching maneuvers, one team, the New England Patriots, stands out for a move that can only be described as audacious. In a calculated roll of the dice, the Patriots […]

DeAndre Hopkins appears to be having fun during his time as a free agent. The All-Pro wide receiver has posted some interesting stuff on Instagram recently that has given fans of prospective teams hope that he’ll sign with them. The New England Patriots were the latest team to be on the opposite end of Hopkins’ […]

The New England Patriots didn’t make a big splash at wide receiver in the 2023 NFL Draft, but they selected a pair of receivers in the sixth round. Many people have looked at Patriots sixth-round pick and LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte as a possible steal of the draft. The other receiver they selected, Demario […]

The Arizona Cardinals made a shocking move on Friday with the DeAndre Hopkins release. While he is now available to sign with all 31 other NFL teams, several favorites have emerged. One of those favorites is the New England Patriots, which makes a lot of sense. Here are three reasons a DeAndre Hopkins-Patriots union not […]

DeAndre Hopkins is officially free to join any team of his choosing. The New England Patriots could be one of those teams. Not long after the Arizona Cardinals released the veteran receiver on Friday, a pair of reports emerged on the Patriots’ interest in Hopkins. “The Patriots, who previously checked in on DeAndre Hopkins, are […]

Raekwon McMillan’s season has ended before it officially even began. The New England Patriots placed the linebacker on injured reserve on Thursday. Even with the new injured reserve rules, McMillan’s season with the Patriots is over because he was played on injured reserve prior to the roster being cut down to 53. McMillan was placed […]

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has agreed to become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, and head coach Josh McDaniels jokingly said that Brady should have to admit that the famous “tuck rule” play was a fumble in the 2001 postseason, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “One hundred percent. No question,” […]

The New England Patriots are receiving further penalties for violating offseason rules that cost them two days of organized teams activities. Head coach Bill Belichick received a $50,000 fine for the team’s violation, Boston Sports Journal’s Greg Bedard reported Thursday. The violation that the Patriots committed was also revealed on Thursday. Joe Judge kept offensive […]

The New England Patriots are no longer holding a previously scheduled organized team activity practice on Thursday, but it’s not because they are giving the players a day off. The Patriots violated offseason rules and will lose two days of voluntary organized team activities, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Wednesday. It’s unclear what the violation New […]

New England Patriots fans were ecstatic when cornerback Christian Gonzalez fell to them in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Oregon standout has all the tools to become an elite cornerback in the pros with a profile straight out of a video game. Gonzalez’s college football coach Dan Lanning attested to his prototypical stature, calling him […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill announced his retirement Wednesday. Hill, who played with the Bengals from 2014 to 2017, cited his torn ACL he suffered in Sept. 2018 with the Patriots as the reason. Via Hill’s Instagram: “That’s right I’m retiring from the game that we all love so […]

Devin McCourty has a new professional home. The former New England Patriots star safety will be joining NBC Sports as an analyst covering the NFL, the network announced Tuesday. McCourty’s primary role with the network will be working on “Football Night in America,” the pregame show for “Sunday Night Football.” “I’m excited to be a […]

The New England Patriots have been trying to find a top receiver for a while now to no avail. That quest continues on, as swapping out Jakobi Myers for JuJu Smith-Schuster this offseason doesn’t seem likely to move the needle. That said, there may still be a chance to address that hole this offseason. It’s […]

The NFL owners have reportedly voted to approve Thursday Night Football flex scheduling, but only a handful of games could be affected by the change for the 2023 NFL season. Among the games that could potentially be flexed, the Thursday Night Football matchup between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers might have the best […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft didn’t miss the chance to roast the New York Jets when given the opportunity recently. Speaking at Boston’s branding event for the 2026 World Cup last week, Kraft spoke about the comradery the prestigious soccer tournament brings around the world. He compared that feeling to the feeling of when […]

The NFL training camp is just around the corner, but before that, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones made sure to enjoy some quality time with his girlfriend Sophie Scott over the weekend when the two showed up at Taylor Swift’s concert at Gillette Stadium.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […]

In 2023, the New England Patriots are trying to avoid consecutive playoff-less seasons, a fate they haven’t suffered since the start of the century. It starts with a strong offseason and a promising session of OTAs. Unfortunately, one issue they will have to address is right guard Mike Onwenu’s injury and recovery process. Onwenu is […]

The New England Patriots are hoping to find their way back into the playoffs after missing out on them entirely last season, but given how strong the AFC East looks, it will likely be much easier said than done. If the Patriots end up having a successful 2023 campaign, that likely means that Rhamondre Stevenson […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is “energized” by the team’s decision to add Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator, per Mike Giardi. The buzz around Jones is currently high as well, with the Patriots preaching confidence heading into the 2023 season. Mac Jones is looking for a bounce back season under Bill O’Brien as OC. […]

The book on the New England Patriots’ 2019 NFL Draft class has officially closed. Offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste has been released, the team announced Thursday. The Patriots initially placed an original-round tender on the offensive tackle earlier this season, but it wasn’t a guaranteed contract. With the move, the Patriots cleared $2.743 million in cap […]