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3-time Super Bowl winner David Patten has tragically passed away. The former New England Patriots wide receiver was 47 years old. The news comes as an absolute shock to the NFL world. His former All-Pro teammate Richard Seymour sent out a heartfelt reaction upon hearing about Patten’s passing. heartbroken 💔 great man of God… lost […]

It’s official. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will run the offense for the New England Patriots. Just in case you have been too busy watching videos of cute kittens on YouTube, Jones got the QB1 status for Patriots coach Bill Belichick after veteran signal-caller Cam Newton got cut. While the move came as a surprise to […]

Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season will feature multiple must-watch quarterback duels, including New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones squaring off against second-year Miami Dolphins passer Tua Tagovailoa. The Patriots named Jones as their starting quarterback on Tuesday. And barring any major trade over the coming week, Tagovailoa will be under the center against […]

Ever since the New England Patriots shocked the NFL with the release of Cam Newton, the rumors have been ramping up on the quarterback’s next possible destination. Newton has been linked with several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys. With Dak Prescott just coming off of the notable ankle injury coupled with the uncertainty surrounding their […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans spent some time this summer doing joint practices and even faced off in the preseason on August 21st, with the Titans blowing out the defending champions. There are some unique relationships between the two teams though, specifically with Tom Brady and Mike Vrabel, who played together on the […]

The news that the Patriots were letting go of quarterback Cam Newton definitely caught many off guard. However, it didn’t take long for New England to move on. The Patriots have now signed former Dallas Cowboys backup QB Garrett Gilbert to join their practice squad. The Patriots will be signing former Cowboys QB Garrett Gilbert […]

It seems the entire NFL world is discussing the surprising sacking of Cam Newton from the New England Patriots. His exit has paved the way for rookie Mac Jones to take over the starting quarterback role for coach Bill Belichick, who continues to surprise many with his roster decisions. Belichick has repeatedly proven himself to […]

The New England Patriots are poised to do better compared to their rather underwhelming 2020 season, but former Dallas Cowboys QB and now CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo thinks they will do more than just improve. According to Romo, he sees the Patriots as massive threats that other NFL teams wouldn’t want to play against. […]

New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry is back to familiar territory, which he certainly wished he would never see again. The Patriots have placed Harry on the injured reserve list as he recovers from a shoulder injury he sustained in their second NFL preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. To recall, he left the […]

In a move that stunned NFL fans, the New England Patriots released veteran quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday. In turn, rookie Mac Jones will take over Newton’s spot as start as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. This move comes just over a week before the new NFL season opens, much to the surprise of football enthusiasts. […]

Cam Newton found himself jobless following the New England Patriots’ shocking decision to release him Tuesday morning. His next stop is unclear as of the moment. It’s unknown whether he’ll walk away from football completely or will land with another team just before the 2021 NFL season kicks in just a little over a week […]

It came out earlier this week that Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler was dealing with a personal issue and was mulling retirement. On cutdown Tuesday, the Cardinals placed Butler on the Reserve/Retired list, confirming the rumors. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday the ultimate outcome with Butler “remains to be seen,” according to Darren […]

The New England Patriots shockingly released veteran quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday’s cutdown day, paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to be the starter. There were rumblings that Newton being unvaccinated played a role in his release after he missed some practice time due to a COVID-19 issue. However, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick […]

The New England Patriots gave up on the Cam Newton experiment and released him, turning to rookie Mac Jones as Bill Belichick’s new quarterback. The release was a bit of a surprise by everybody, and some of Newton’s teammates opened up about his time with the team. Patriots running back James White was one player […]

The New England Patriots abruptly released Cam Newton on Tuesday, paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to be the starting quarterback. However, it appears there were several reasons that factored into the Patriots cutting ties with Newton. Via Adam Beasley of PFT: There wasn't just one reason that Cam Newton is gone. It was […]

The New England Patriots surprised everyone by releasing Cam Newton on Tuesday. The move has opened up the door for rookie Mac Jones to slide in as the starting quarterback. Following the news, Cam Newton responded to the decision. “I really appreciate all the love and support during this time, but I must say, please […]

It has been an eventful cutdown day for the New England Patriots. First came the bombshell that veteran quarterback Cam Newton got cut, with rookie Mac Jones winning the starting job. That’s not the only big news coming out of New England, as star cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been placed on the physically unable to […]

The Cam Newton experiment seemed promising for the New England Patriots but it didn’t turn out quite well for them in the 2020 season. After several months, Bill Belichick finally found his quarterback of the future as the team took Alabama talent Mac Jones with their 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Being […]

The New England Patriots shocked the NFL world on Tuesday as they abruptly cut quarterback Cam Newton, who was battling with rookie Mac Jones for the starting spot. While it came as a surprise to basically everyone, the Patriots didn’t even try to trade Newton before releasing him, according to PFT: Per source, the Patriots […]

In a stunning move as rosters in the NFL are being trimmed down to 53, the New England Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton. The #Patriots have released Cam Newton, source said. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2021 The move comes after Newton had an alright preseason for the Patriots but also had a slip-up […]

Veteran NFL wide receiver John Brown, who has played for the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills, requested to be released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday while the AFC West franchise granted his wish. As a result, Brown is now an unrestricted free agent and has the ability to sign with any […]

The NFL season is almost here with the regular-season opener less than two weeks away. With that, the rosters are being trimmed down and cuts and trades are being made across the NFL. But, the Arizona Cardinals might have a big surprise heading their way regarding talented cornerback Malcolm Butler. According to Mike Garafolo of […]

The New England Patriots have still yet to name a starting quarterback for the 2021 season. After the Patriots wrapped up their preseason slate against the New York Giants, head coach Bill Belichick gave a Belichick-like answer.  Question: Looking ahead to the regular season, have you made a decision on who will start at quarterback […]

Mac Jones or Cam Newton? That’s the burning question plaguing New England Patriots fans as the start of the season looms large.  If you ask Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, he claims the answer is still anybody’s guess. The Patriots coach addressed reporters after their preseason finale victory over the New York Giants. “No, we […]

Cam Newton has apparently made amends with the radio announcer that recently criticized him for being “distracted” over the rap music being played in the background during a New England Patriots training. As the Boston Herald reported, Patriots radio analyst Scott Zolak has apologized to Newton on Sunday for his rather insensitive remarks. He mentioned […]

New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones had quite the memorable showing in their final preseason game against the New York Giants. However, while he did throw his first career touchdown in the contest, it was not the main highlight for him. Instead, it was his hilarious moment with Cam Newton that went viral online. After […]

It took him a while, but New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones has finally recorded his first (unofficial) passing touchdown in the NFL. During the Patriots’ preseason finale against the New York Giants, Jones put the finishing touches on a six play, 75-yard drive with a keen 17-yard passing touchdown to second-year wide receiver […]

What a great matchup to close the 2021 preseason – a rematch of two of the greatest Super Bowls of the 21st century. Boston versus New York. New England Patriots versus New York Giants. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Patriots-Giants prediction and pick. Here’s how the bookmakers have set the […]

The NFL regular season is almost upon us as we head into Week 3 of the preseason, when the New England Patriots meet Big Blue. The New York Giants are trying to improve after retooling the roster in the offseason. They made an attempt to develop both the offense and the defense with their key […]

Who’s the New England Patriots’ starter in Week 1: Cam Newton or Mac Jones? That’s the question fans want answered as we head towards the start of the season. Patriots coach Bill Belichick has stayed cryptic in recent days, just as he always has, on the decision for QB1. Via Miles Simmons of NBC Sports […]

The New England Patriots have enjoyed a rather solid preseason. They hope to return to the NFL playoffs in 2021. However, Bill Belichick still has a quarterback battle to figure out with Mac Jones and Cam Newton fighting for that top spot. The Patriots are fresh off a demolition of the Philadelphia Eagles in their […]

The Los Angeles Rams acquired running back Sony Michel from the New England Patriots on Wednesday. Apparently, Michel “had absolutely no idea” he was going to be dealt, according to Greg Beacham of The Associated Press. This despite the fact that there had been a good amount of speculation around the NFL that Michel was […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a logjam in their secondary, so the New England Patriots took advantage by sending a pair of late-round draft picks to the Ravens for rookie cornerback Shaun Wade, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. It’s a seventh-round pick in 2022 and a fifth-round pick in 2023. Baltimore drafted Wade in the fifth […]

The New England Patriots QB1 battle is getting fierce as ever, with Mac Jones and Cam Newton both vying for the starting job. However, head coach Bill Belichick refuses to commit to either player as his Week 1 starter. Via Pro Football Talk: “I don’t have a timetable on that. I can’t tell you.” A […]

The New England Patriots traded Sony Michel to the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. Michel was the odd man out in an increasingly crowded New England backfield, which pushed the move. A former Patriots legend had some parting words for his former teammate. Julian Edelman retired in April, but he’s still a recognizable face that […]

A misunderstanding regarding COVID-19 testing away from NFL facilities led to Cam Newton getting sidelined for five days. Mac Jones is making the most of his snaps with the first team. The New England Patriots are probably closer to naming the Alabama product their starter than most fans realize. The rookie didn’t waste any time […]

The New England Patriots just can’t seem to stay away from getting involved in cheating accusations. This time, the Patriot in question is probably someone you might not have heard of in a very long time and about something that’s completely unrelated to football. According to TMZ Sports, Dell Curry is accusing his wife, Sonya […]

The Los Angeles Rams lost starting running back Cam Akers for the season due to an Achilles injury and recently waived Raymond Calais after he broke his foot. Darrell Henderson also just suffered a thumb sprain a few days ago. While Henderson should be good to go for the season opener against the Chicago Bears […]

After a massive misunderstanding that is hard to follow along with, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will miss the next five days of practice due to Covid-19 protocols. Pats’ QB Cam Newton out five days due to COVID protocols. Pats: “Due to a misunderstanding about tests conducted away from NFL facilities, and as required by […]