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Report: Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Controversy Influenced 2026 NFL Schedule

Report: Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Controversy Influenced 2026 NFL Schedule

The NFL's 2026 schedule is out. The league will be opening the 2026 regular season with a Super Bowl rematch. The Seattle Seahawks are set to take on the New England Patriots in the first game of the season.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17
Stefon Diggs has been linked to 2 teams

Stefon Diggs has been linked to 2 teams

Stefon Diggs remains unsigned fairly deep into the NFL offseason, but a new report is linking him to two teams in particular. Albert Breer of The MMQB suggested the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders could be good fits for the veteran wide receiver.

Harold Landry News / New England Patriots on SI / May 17
Patriots Free Agent Has Prior Connection With Harold Landry

Patriots Free Agent Has Prior Connection With Harold Landry

FOXBORO --- Julian Hill hadn't met Harold Landry before signing with the New England Patriots, despite going to the same high school. So when the tight end was able to finally truly meet Landry this offseason, it was a special moment for the Pine Forest (North Carolina) alums.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / May 17
Drake Maye Already Impressing New Patriots Teammate

Drake Maye Already Impressing New Patriots Teammate

FOXBORO --- Drake Maye revitalized the region as the New England Patriots' quarterback last season. Now entering the 2026 campaign, he's begun to have a strong impression on some of his new teammates.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 16
Plenty of Storylines Surround Patriots Preseason Schedule

Plenty of Storylines Surround Patriots Preseason Schedule

A lot has been made about the New England Patriots' regular season schedule that's gotten released. What has gone relatively under the radar, per usual, is the trio of preseason games that will preface the meaningful games.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 16
Patriots Players Aren't Worrying About 2026 Schedule — Should They?

Patriots Players Aren't Worrying About 2026 Schedule — Should They?

FOXBORO --- Several New England Patriots players spoke to reporters last week, and all were asked about the schedule release later that night. Do players pay attention to it?

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 16
Predicting Every Patriots 2026 Game, Even Though It's Way Too Early

Predicting Every Patriots 2026 Game, Even Though It's Way Too Early

For months, we knew who the New England Patriots were going to be playing this season. We finally know the dates and times of each of those games. The New England Patriots' 2026 schedule is officially here.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 16
Winners, Losers Following Reveal of Patriots' Schedule

Winners, Losers Following Reveal of Patriots' Schedule

The New England Patriots now know how their 2026 schedule will go. But what are some of the highs and lows from the reveal? Obviously, next season won't be as easy on paper for the Patriots like last year was.

New England Patriots News / UFL / May 15
Joejuan Williams News / New England Patriots on SI / May 15
Former Patriots Second Rounder 'Forever Grateful' In Retirement Announcement

Former Patriots Second Rounder 'Forever Grateful' In Retirement Announcement

Joejuan Williams — the New England Patriots’ second round draft pick in 2019 — has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. The Patriots had traded up to acquire Williams, giving up their 56th and 101st overall picks to the Los Angeles Rams to move up 11 spots and draft him.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Patriots’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

Patriots’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

The New England Patriots made history in 2025, becoming Super Bowl LX runners-up and posting a jaw-dropping 9-0 road record on their way to Foxborough glory, but the NFL has answered with a punishing 2026 slate that threatens to derail everything Mike Vrabel’s crew has worked to build.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 15
Patriots' Jared Wilson, Drake Maye Experiencing 'Full-Circle Moment' Together

Patriots' Jared Wilson, Drake Maye Experiencing 'Full-Circle Moment' Together

FOXBORO --- Jared Wilson is now going to be the New England Patriots' center in 2026, snapping the ball to quarterback Drake Maye. He's never done it before, and yet, it's a full circle moment for both young players.

Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / May 15
Fox Sports Makes Tom Brady Announcement for Patriots Game

Fox Sports Makes Tom Brady Announcement for Patriots Game

Tom Brady spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots building the most decorated career in NFL history. He won six of his seven Super Bowls as a Patriot,

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The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz
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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
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Stefon Diggs News / Yardbarker / May 15
Patriots could bring Stefon Diggs back under one condition

Patriots could bring Stefon Diggs back under one condition

Diggs had a decent campaign in Foxborough last season, but that wasn't enough to keep him around.

Stefon Diggs linked with four teams amid Patriots, A.J. Brown rumors
More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy
How Patriots QB Drake Maye is already impressing new teammates this spring
The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 15
Most Important Patriots Revenge Games on the 2026 Schedule

Most Important Patriots Revenge Games on the 2026 Schedule

Do the New England Patriots have a revenge tour in them? After an impressive 2025 season that saw them make it all the way to the Super Bowl, the Patriots now know their schedule and have a shot to bounce back.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / May 15
Ryan Clark Predicts New England Patriots Will Miss the Playoffs in 2026

Ryan Clark Predicts New England Patriots Will Miss the Playoffs in 2026

The New England Patriots had one of the better stories in the NFL last season. Drake Maye looked like the real deal, Mike Vrabel steadied the ship in year one and a team that had back-to-back 4-13 finishes somehow won 14 games, took the AFC East and made it all the way to Super Bowl LX.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 15
How Patriots QB Drake Maye is already impressing new teammates this spring

How Patriots QB Drake Maye is already impressing new teammates this spring

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Julian Hill revealed how he received help from Drake Maye during their first interaction together at the start of the Patriots' offseason program. 

Mike Vrabel may not be the only reason Eagles' A.J. Brown wants to join Patriots
More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy
Chargers troll Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini in schedule release video
The 'Super Bowl losing QBs' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 16
Eagles reporter gives Patriots fans massive A.J. Brown update

Eagles reporter gives Patriots fans massive A.J. Brown update

Recent stories have hinted that a different team could swoop in and steal A.J. Brown from New England before NFL clubs begin their summer breaks. 

Mike Vrabel may not be the only reason Eagles' A.J. Brown wants to join Patriots
More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy
A.J. Brown linked with three teams other than the Patriots amid trade rumors
The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz
New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / May 15
Cam Newton Shares Brutally Honest Take on Life Under Bill Belichick

Cam Newton Shares Brutally Honest Take on Life Under Bill Belichick

After spending just one season with the New England Patriots, former NFL MVP Cam Newton is still reflecting on what it was like to play under legendary coach Bill Belichick.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Patriots game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release

Patriots game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release

After years of searching for stability in the post-Tom Brady era, the New England Patriots suddenly look like a legitimate AFC heavyweight again. Of course, this is fueled by the rapid rise of Drake Maye and an upgraded supporting cast.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 14
Commanders Believed To Still Be Open To Adding At Wide Receiver

Commanders Believed To Still Be Open To Adding At Wide Receiver

Washington has had trouble finding a consistent playmaker opposite Terry McLaurin in the passing game over the last few years. Per ESPN’s John Keim, league sources acknowledged the Commanders could use another receiving playmaker.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / May 13
Patriots' Quintayvious Hutchins charged with domestic assault and battery

Patriots' Quintayvious Hutchins charged with domestic assault and battery

New England Patriots rookie linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins was arraigned Wednesday morning in Newton (Mass.) District Court on a domestic assault and battery charge, per court documents.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / May 13
Patriots’ Quintayvious Hutchins charged with domestic assault

Patriots’ Quintayvious Hutchins charged with domestic assault

Patriots rookie edge defender Quintayvious Hutchins has been charged with misdemeanor domestic assault and battery on a family/household member.

New England Patriots News / The Spun / May 13
New England Patriots Rookie Facing Domestic Assault Charge

New England Patriots Rookie Facing Domestic Assault Charge

As if this offseason wasn't hectic enough for the New England Patriots, they just learned that a member of their rookie class has been charged with domestic assault and battery.

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