It’s no secret that the New England Patriots exceeded expectations last season. But that just means they have that much more to prove in 2026. While many of their top players will be returning, they also lost some key talent during free agency as well as adding some additional depth.
The New England Patriots were one win away from winning Super Bowl 60. They are a young team with aspirations of once again becoming a dynasty, and the roster already looks improved compared to last year.
Do the New England Patriots need more edge rushers? "No, that's a good group. I'm excited about adding Dre'(Mont Jones), the development of (Elijah) Ponder and (Bradyn) Swinson.
It feels like ever since Matthew Judon was traded away to the Atlanta Falcons before the 2024 season, the New England Patriots have truly struggled to create consistent pressure off the edge.
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Through three head coaches, four different offensive coordinators and five different starting quarterbacks in five New England Patriots seasons, Hunter Henry has been the mark of consistency at tight end.
The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.
It was a wonky season for the New England Patriots in the special teams department last year. There were struggles in the kicking game, both on field goals and on kick return.
For Tommy DeVito, who turns 28 in August, settling in as the backup quarterback in Foxborough, behind Drake Maye with the New England Patriots, seems like a pretty solid career option.
As a unit, the offensive line failed the New England Patriots a year ago, at least when it mattered most. A total of 21 sacks allowed in four playoff games – with countless more QB hits – left Drake Maye bruised, a tad rattled and maybe even awash in doubt.
No one expected the New England Patriots to be in the Super Bowl last season. This year? Those expectations are back in full force across New England. The first season of the Mike Vrabel era has re-energized the region's football fandom after a few years of poor play.
The New England Patriots are currently taking part in offseason workouts as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are looking to build off the success of last year, which featured a trip to the Super Bowl, where they were demolished by the Seattle Seahawks.
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
The New England Patriots were hoping for a year of progress when they hired Mike Vrabel to become their head coach last year. He had the background and the know-how as a Super Bowl-winning player with the team and a previous six-year assignment as head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
Christian Gonzalez has earned himself a shot at a record-breaking contract from the New England Patriots this offseason, and rightfully so. The cornerback has catapulted himself into the conversation of being the best player at his position in the league.
There are no tangible, rational reasons to take the shirt off Romeo Doubs’ back. Call it sports karma or the universe reclaiming order on the athletic front, but there is just no way the football gods will allow Doubs to succeed as a New England Patriots receiver wearing the No.
The New England Patriots have been swept up in the FIFA World Cup hype. New England agreed to host World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, resulting in Scottish football fans swarming the city of Boston.
As the Patriots were in the midst of their second straight 4-13 season in 2024, trade interest from around the league came in with a focus on some of the team’s young, promising talent.
Former New England Patriots linebacker Steve Zabel, one of football’s last successful two-way players, has died at the age of 78. The NFLPA Former Players announced his death on social media.
Bills S Cole Bishop has been missing time in the early days of their offseason program after undergoing a knee scope. Bishop said he’s been spending his time rehabbing at the team facility. “Yeah, I’m gonna be here until I’m good to go, and then kind of just go from there.
New England signed S Kevin Byard in free agency, bringing in a veteran presence to the secondary with plenty of familiarity with HC Mike Vrabel. Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker couldn’t say enough about how much Byard’s experience will help, considering he’s played against most offensive coordinators in the NFL.
Drake Maye delivered a sensational campaign in 2025 alongside offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, transforming the New England Patriots into Super Bowl contenders.
Former NFL reporter Dianna Russini has been in plenty of headlines since the photos with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel came to light. Since then, Vrabel has remained as the coach, but Russini resigned from The Athletic and has not been seen publicly.
Through the opening stages of the FIFA World Cup, Boston experienced an influx of Scottish fans. The highly-publicized takeover from the Tartan Army has drawn glowing reviews from all sides, and an NFL connection could soon emerge off the back of it.
Brown was asked about the teammate he is most excited to compete against in practice, and his answer offered an interesting glimpse into how highly he views one of New England's rising defensive stars.