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Top 25 Patriots of 2026: Hunter Henry Will Be QB's Best Friend

Hunter Henry has become a staple for the Patriots this decade. Originally arriving in 2021 under Bill Belichick, he stuck around for both Jerod Mayo and Mike Vrabel ...

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What Moving On From Travis Shaw Means For Patriots Defensive Line

With just more than a week to go until training camp kicks off, the New England Patriots decided to make a minor roster move on the back-end of their roster.

Drake Maye News / QBFanCentral / July 18

Drake Maye shares honest thoughts ahead of pre-season for 2026 campaign

Quarterback Drake Maye is ready to get back to football as the New England Patriots prepare to open training camp. Rookies report on July 21, veterans arrive on July 24, and the first public practice is scheduled for the following day.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 18

How to Attend Patriots Training Camp: Tickets, Parking and Fan Guide

The New England Patriots are about head back into the swing of things soon. Training camp, which can be some of the most exciting football you can watch each year, is right around the corner.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in rushing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champions' quiz

The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

Kayshon Boutte News / Stadium Rant / July 18

New England Patriots Trade Rumors: Why Trading Kayshon Boutte Could Make The Offense Better

It is becoming more likely that the New England Patriots will trade Kayshon Boutte before the start of the season. According to NBC’s Albert Breer, New England is looking to work with Boutte to send him to a team that will offer more playing time this upcoming contract year.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Drake Maye News / QBFanCentral / July 18

Analysts write off Drake Maye & Patriots’ Super Bowl odds before training camp begins

The New England Patriots have created lots of excitement as training camp approaches after an aggressive offseason around the quarterback Drake Maye. However, even after making additions on both sides of the ball, analysts believe the team faces obstacles.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17

Robert Kraft makes strong statement about Mike Vrabel’s future with the Patriots

The New England Patriots sound ready to weather the current storm surrounding head coach Mike Vrabel. As every Patriots fan under the sun knows by now, Vrabel has been a lightning rod of controversy for his alleged improper relationship with veteran NFL reporter Dianna Russini.

Travis Shaw News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 17

Patriots Waive DT Travis Shaw

The New England Patriots officially waived DT Travis Shaw on Friday. Shaw, 21, was a five-star recruit and a top national prospect when he committed to North Carolina.

Mike Onwenu News / New England Patriots on SI / July 17

Top 25 Patriots of 2026: Mike Onwenu Remains As Reliable As Ever

The New England Patriots reworked their offensive line this offseason, but they didn't mess around with their best offensive lineman, and that's a good thing.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 18

Patriots' Kraft breaks silence on Vrabel, Russini controversy

Patriots owner Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini controversy

During a Friday appearance on ESPN's "First Take" program, Kraft publicly addressed the matter that has been hovering over the defending AFC champions since this past spring.

Patriots' Drake Maye opens up about budding relationship with A.J. Brown

Insider predicts Patriots' asking price for Kayshon Boutte trade

Christian Gonzalez is getting 'bad signs' about Patriots contract extension

Colts RB may have reason to take strong stance amid contract uncertainty

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta shares major Zay Flowers contract update

Kevin Byard News / Athlon Sports / July 17

National Football League players show Kevin Byard the respect he has earned

The New England Patriots players have bought into safety Kevin Byard. It took no time for the free-agent pickup from the Chicago Bears to earn the trust of his new mates.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 17

Patriots' Maye opens up about budding relationship with Brown

Patriots' Drake Maye opens up about budding relationship with A.J. Brown

It sounds like Maye is encouraged by how his working relationship with Brown has developed over the past month-and-a-half.

Patriots reportedly gave Drake Maye major responsibility after stellar second season

Insider predicts Patriots' asking price for Kayshon Boutte trade

Christian Gonzalez is getting 'bad signs' about Patriots contract extension

The 'Season-receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / July 16

Stefon Diggs hit with yet another lawsuit

Stefon Diggs is dealing with yet another lawsuit.

Five ideal landing spots for veteran WR Stefon Diggs

Ideal landings spots for five NFL big-name free agents

Insider predicts Patriots' asking price for Kayshon Boutte trade

The 'Active 10-reception NFL games' quiz

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

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The 'Most catches in the NFL playoffs' quiz

How many of the NFL players to catch at least 60 passes in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

Kevin Byard News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Kevin Byard Snubbed in ESPN Safety Rankings as Patriots Bank on Bounce-Back

Was it a dose of reality for New England Patriots fans or a major slight by the coaches, executives, and scouts of the National Football League? The final installment from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler in his annual summer series ranked the safeties in the league.

Milton Williams News / A to Z Sports / July 16

New England Patriots’ $104 million investment is already demanding respect from the rest of the NFL while paying huge dividends

Big additions don’t always work out in the NFL, but that clearly isn’t the case with the New England Patriots and Milton Williams after the first year together.