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Vrabel Calls it Out: Patriots Need to Find Ground Game Fast

“They force you to drive the football,” said Mike Vrabel of his Week 1 opponent, the Seattle Seahawks. “You have to be able to run the ball against split

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Patriots Sign S Elliott Davison

The New England Patriots announced they have signed S Elliott Davison to the practice squad. The Patriots released TE Shane Zylstra from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Dolly Parton's Sister Issues 'Warning' To Entertainment World

On Monday, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced that he had banned rapper Macklemore from performing as the opener to an Ed Sheeran concert at Gillette Stadium later in September.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Drake Maye's Response to a Three-Interception Game Could Shape a $70 Million Deal

In Week One, Drake Maye didn’t light up the box score but played well enough to win through three quarters. At the end of three, he had his team winning 10-3 on the road against the defending Super Bowl champs.

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How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

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New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / September 15

Robert Kraft Speaks Out After Being Accused Of Banning Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Concert Over 'Palestine' Comment

Robert Kraft is now in the middle of a stadium fight that started on a concert stage. Macklemore says the Patriots owner forced Ed Sheeran to cut him. Kraft says Gillette will not host that set.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 15

3 Things Patriots Must Fix if They Want to Beat Steelers

The New England Patriots aren't in new territory. Last year, their first season with Mike Vrabel at the helm, they dropped the season opener to fall to 0-1.

A.J. Brown News / Stadium Rant / September 15

A.J. Brown Confirmed Out After Injury

Although the NFL season has just begun, there has already been an injury. Not an uncommon thing, of course, but it always puts a damper on things straight out of the gate. For the New England Patriots, they will have to go without their wide receiver for the next month while A.J.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 15

Veteran DT Feels 'Grateful' About Signing with Patriots

DaQuan Jones knew that he wanted to go to a place where he could carve out a role. That's why the 13-year NFL veteran decided to sign with the New England Patriots over the weekend.

New England Patriots News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Robert Kraft Issues Statement After Banning Macklemore From Gillette Stadium Following Controversial Chant

The NFL’s stage has not always been off-limits to controversy. Earlier this year, Ye (Kanye West) performed at both SoFi Stadium and Raymond James Stadium despite his controversial statements.

New England Patriots News / HITC / September 15

Patriots owner releases statement about Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ‘Free Palestine’ issue

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran that he couldn’t let Macklemore perform at Gillette Stadium over his stance on Palestine. He has now released a statement explaining why.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Patriots Terminate Contract of Former 1,400-Yard Weapon

The New England Patriots released running back Hassan Haskins from the practice squad Monday, ending a brief second stint with the team just two weeks after he was added as depth, via the NFL transaction log.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Romeo Doubs News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Romeo Doubs is Huge in Big Spots; Patriots Confident Receiver Will Rise up and Succeed Now

Whether he understands it or not, New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs faces the most pivotal point in his National Football League career. Yes, four-plus seasons into his career, with four playoff starts under his belt, Doubs has never felt the weight of all New England on him like it is now with A.J.

A.J. Brown News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Potential A.J. Brown replacement wants everyone to know 1 thing with more targets coming

The New England Patriots have just started their season, and they’re missing some key players on offense. A.J. Brown is one of those players after injuring his ankle in their game against the Seattle Seahawks, and he’s expected to miss the next three to six weeks.

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New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14

Patriots Made Four PS Moves, Cut RB Hassan Haskins

The New England Patriots announced they have signed WR Chandler Brayboy and OLB Xavier Holmes to the practice squad. To make room, they released RB Hassan

New England Patriots News / The Spun / September 14

The Patriots Have Banned Macklemore From Gillette Stadium

The New England Patriots announced on Monday that rapper Macklemore has been banned from performing at Gillette Stadium. Macklemore, who has been on tour with Ed Sheeran, is not being welcomed at the home of the New England Patriots later this fall.

TreVeyon Henderson News / Field Level Media / September 14

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) returns to practice

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson returned to practice on Monday as he eyes a Week 2 season debut Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tom Brady News / HITC / September 14

Tom Brady shows off his ‘Picasso’ call sheet from legendary New England Patriots Super Bowl win

Tom Brady gave fans a glimpse into a special piece of his New England Patriots past as he brought out the call sheet from the team’s legendary Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Pats' Vrabel expands on Maye's mental mistakes after loss to Seahawks

Patriots' Mike Vrabel expands on Drake Maye's mental mistakes after loss to Seahawks

Maye tossed three costly interceptions in the fourth quarter of what became a 13-10 season-opening loss at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.

Blockbuster trades not providing early returns for Patriots, Rams after A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett injury updates

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

Seahawks get more bad news on Sam Darnold's injury

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Christian Gonzalez News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Inside CB Christian Gonzalez’s Record-Setting Patriots Extension

After negotiations had reportedly ceased, the Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez rekindled talks and finally came to terms on a record-setting extension.