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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Based on social media posts, there might be no player on the New England Patriots that wants to become teammates with DeAndre Hopkins more than Matthew Judon. The Pro Bowl linebacker has tweeted about Hopkins joining the Patriots at least four times this offseason, with his latest tweet coming on Saturday when […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – In the New England Patriots’ three organized team activities and two mandatory minicamp practices made available to the media, the defense has mostly gotten the upper hand against the offense. That was the case on Tuesday with the defense recording a pair of interceptions against Mac Jones. Some of the defense’s success […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – With DeAndre Hopkins’ visit with the New England Patriots reportedly happening in the upcoming days, some players on the team’s offense have expressed a desire for him to join the team. There is one player that didn’t want to talk about the receiver, though. DeVante Parker wanted to keep the focus on […]

The New England Patriots haven’t had much success in the NFL Draft as of late, but they’re hoping to turn their fortunes around this time. For the most part, New England’s moves at the 2023 NFL Draft received praise from analysts across the league. The highlight of the draft came in the first round, when […]

As the New England Patriots look to bolster their offense, Bill Belichick and company have been eyeing free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Belichick and the Patriots will get a much better look at Hopkins during his upcoming free agent visit. Hopkins is set to meet with the Patriots on Wednesday and Thursday, via Ian […]

After a failed stint with the New York Jets, the New England Patriots signed running back James Robinson in hopes of adding another offensive spark. However, the Patriots have already pulled the plug on their Robinson experiment. The reasonings for his release have now become much clearly. Robinson was released by New England namely due […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have successfully converted college quarterbacks into wide receivers in the NFL on multiple occasions. There’s another player hoping to join that lineage soon. Malik Cunningham is in the midst of learning how to play wide receiver with the Patriots after playing quarterback at Louisville for the last five […]

The New England Patriots have waived running back James Robinson, he was previously signed to a two-year contract that included no guaranteed money due to health concerns, according to Field Yates of ESPN. James Robinson is subject to waivers, and will be a free agent if he clears them on Tuesday, according to Yates. Robinson […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — DeAndre Hopkins is reportedly scheduled to make a visit to Foxborough at some point this week as he tries to find a new team in free agency. New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones wouldn’t mind if he permanently stayed. The Patriots quarterback was asked about his thoughts on the team’s pursuit of […]

Entering the 2023 season, the New England Patriots are looking to move past their offensive inefficiency from last year. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is expected to play a major role in that offensive revival. However, Smith-Schuster’s debut with the Patriots isn’t necessarily getting off on the right foot. Smith-Schuster is unlikely to take part in […]

New England Patriots tackle Trent Brown missed the first day of minicamp. But he is not holding out from the team. MassLive.com said Brown’s flight was canceled due to a hail storm, preventing his appearance. He is currently in his second season of his two-year, $13 million contract. He should be back for the team […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick did something unusual on Monday morning. Ahead of the team’s first mandatory minicamp practice, Belichick confirmed the Patriots’ interest in All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. But going back to his usual form, he declined to say much more than that as he wouldn’t say when […]

New England Patriots starting DT Lawrence Guy was not present at mandatory minicamp on Monday, per Mike Reiss. Reiss added that Guy’s absence is believed to be contract-related. Guy has been a reliable player for the Patriots since joining the team in 2017. The 33-year old has appeared in at least 14 games during each […]

Veteran offensive lineman DJ Fluker is reportedly getting a workout from the New England Patriots, according to Jordan Schultz of The Score. “Free agent OL DJ Fluker is working out for the #Patriots this morning, source tells @theScore. Fluker is making his return to the NFL after dropping over 40 pounds. He most recently worked […]

The New England Patriots’ offense was absolutely horrible during the 2022 season, and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne admitted he had a huge role in that poor play. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Bourne opened up about their offensive display throughout the campaign that saw them rank in the bottom half of the NFL in multiple […]

What is going on in New England right now? Before the 2022 season, everyone expected Mac Jones to be the full-time starter for the New England Patriots moving forward. After their disastrous season, though… fans aren’t quite sure. Suddenly, there’s a QB competition between Jones and backup Bailey Zappe. Jones is still expected to be […]

The New England Patriots did not have the 2022 campaign that they were hoping for, and it’s clear they are looking to embark on an organizational reset after last year. From top to bottom, the Pats were a mess last season, and many of their changes made over the offseason were made in hopes of […]

The New England Patriots are more than just interested in DeAndre Hopkins. New England is welcoming the All-Pro receiver to its home next week, reportedly hosting Hopkins for a visit as the free agent looks to find his next team. While there have been many questions about Hopkins considering the Patriots as a destination because […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots’ offense was a major disappointment in 2022, to put it lightly, as they operated under an unusual offensive setup. New England didn’t name an offensive coordinator following Josh McDaniels’ departure, opting to make longtime defensive coach Matt Patricia the offensive play caller. Quite possibly no one’s play suffered […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – At least one New England Patriots receiver wouldn’t mind sharing targets with DeAndre Hopkins. Kendrick Bourne spoke out on the possibility of the All-Pro receiver joining New England following Friday’s organized team activity practice. The veteran receiver first learned of Hopkins’ reported visit with the Patriots during his press conference. “Oh nice,” […]

DeAndre Hopkins’ free agent tour continues, as the star wideout is set to visit the New England Patriots next week after meeting with the Tennessee Titans, league sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. As news and rumors continue to swirl around Hopkins, his free agent market is beginning to take shape with this second […]

Robert Kraft is certainly aware of the challenges facing the New England Patriots in the 2023 season. Two of the New England’s division rivals made the playoffs last season, with one of them being viewed as a Super Bowl contender (Buffalo Bills) and the other not showing many signs of taking a step back this […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones garnered attention at OTAs when he told the media that he wanted to earn the respect of everyone in the building again, and former Patriots defensive coach Eric Mangini liked the comment, but criticized Jones for his “arrogance.” “I like what he said,” Eric Mangini said, via Greg Dudek […]

Is it fair to say that the New England Patriots are stuck in No Man’s Land right now? They’ve been… fine since Tom Brady left, even making the playoffs in 2021. However, that’s exactly the problem, they’re just decent. With their current roster, the Patriots are clearly a few steps away from competing for a […]

The New England Patriots stumbled to an 8-9 record last season at Gillette Stadium. Head Coach Bill Belichick’s team ranked in the bottom half of NFL passing statistics. The Patriots are expected to honor their greatest passer of all-time, Tom Brady, against Philadelphia in Week 1. Brady spoke recently about his return, putting rumors of […]

New England Patriots rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez is going to be so fun to watch in the NFL, and he’s already starting to turn plenty of heads and leave jaws on the floor with what he’s been doing so far in the offseason on the field. Just take for example this crazy one-handed catch he […]

The Damien Harris era with the New England Patriots is officially over. This is after the 26-year-old packed his bags and decided to sign with the Buffalo Bills to join Josh Allen and Co. via free agency. His departure has left a gaping hole in New England’s offense and it’s one that Rhamondre Stevenson is […]

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 […]