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New England Patriots News / EssentiallySports / August 28
Mike Vrabel Reveals Patriots’ Plans for Kayshon Boutte After Trading Him to the Texans
The New England Patriots spent this offseason retooling their receiver room with an eye on finally getting back to the top of the AFC, and Kayshon Boutte’s departure was a byproduct of that buildup rather than the cause.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28
Patriots’ most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
The New England Patriots didn’t know it at this time last year, but they were in an advantageous position as the 2025 season got underway. They had finished last in the AFC East in 2024 and the team’s modest goals included approaching the .500 mark.
The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28
Patriots Have Not Submitted Market-Topping Christian Gonzalez Offer?
Both before and after Devon Witherspoon inked his Seahawks extension, Patriots owner Robert Kraft indicated Christian Gonzalez has received offers to make him the league’s highest-paid cornerback.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Kayshon Boutte News / Stadium Rant / August 28
Kayshon Boutte Trade Breakdown: Who Won The Patriots-Texans Deal?
The Kayshon Boutte trade, first reported by Tom Pelissero, is a trade that makes sense for both sides. Boutte was traded to the Houston Texans from the New England Patriots in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 7th-round pick.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Insider gives Steelers fans hopeful news regarding Joey Porter Jr. contract situation
During the latest edition of the "Kaboly + Mack" program, which followed Pittsburgh's 28-27 loss to Buffalo, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of "The Pat McAfee Show" shared an update regarding Porter's situation.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / August 28
3 Risers (and 3 Fallers) in Patriots' Blowout Loss vs. Browns
The New England Patriots lost their preseason finale in a one-sided fashion against the Cleveland Browns. The Patriots let up three touchdown passes to Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel, en route to a 37-13 loss.
Kayshon Boutte News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Kayshon Boutte Deal Leaves Void in Patriots Wide Receiver Room, but Just How Big?
Will the New England Patriots miss Kayshon Boutte? If you ask Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans? Plenty. “Adding Kayshon is a big get for us. We tried to go out and find a guy the caliber of Kayshon,” said the Texans coach on Wednesday.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 28
Patriots' Mike Vrabel opens up about Christian Gonzalez frustrations, Kayshon Boutte trade
The biggest stories regarding the New England Patriots this week had nothing to do with their preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns, a game New England lost 37-13, on Thursday night. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots have been involved in a lengthy contract standoff that seemingly won't be ending anytime soon.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel explains how Texans trade saved Kayshon Boutte from harsh reality
The New England Patriots pushed through with a tough decision on Monday and traded Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans for Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round pick in 2028.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 28
Patriots WR Kyle Williams Becoming Intriguing Replacement for Kayshon Boutte
FOXBORO --- The New England Patriots have an explosive in-house replacement for wide receivier Kayshon Boutte. On Monday, New England granted the fourth-year pass catcher's trade request, sending him to the Houston Texans in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel drops ‘difficult’ take on ongoing Christian Gonzalez contract saga
If Mike Vrabel was going to answer uncomfortable questions from the media 12 days before opening kickoff, one would probably have expected them to center around his home life.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Eli Raridon Rises to the Top of Patriots Rookie Class, but What to Make of Gabe Jacas?
The New England Patriots top three rookie draft picks are on the strangest of courses with the close of training camp officially on Thursday night with the preseason finale in Cleveland, a 37-13 loss.
NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / August 27
Patriots Defense 'Not Good Enough' In Preseason Loss to Browns
It was not even close to a good way to close the preseason, as the New England Patriots fell flat on their faces Thursday night. The Cleveland Browns, backed by a trio of passing touchdowns from quarterback Dillon Gabriel, steamrolled the Patriots and pulled out an impressive 37-13 win.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 27
9 Takeaways From Patriots' Preseason Clunker Against Dillon Gabriel, Browns
Now the fun can begin. The New England Patriots have wrapped up their 2026 preseason with a total clunker they'd be happy to get out of the way. After two semi-productive weeks of games, the Patriots fell on their face Thursday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Dillon Gabriel should be Browns backup after great game makes mockery of team's QB competition
There is an interesting dynamic with the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation, and it really started to show itself on Thursday night in their preseason finale against the New England Patriots.
TreVeyon Henderson News / TWSN / August 27
TreVeyon Henderson’s Week 1 Status Becomes Clear After Injury Scare
Right ahead of the 2026 NFL season getting underway, the biggest thing for every team is to make sure they can enter the season as healthy as possible.
Christian Gonzalez News / Athlon Sports / August 27
The Sides 'Haven't Been Close' and Christian Gonzalez Remains Frustrated with Patriots
Thursday’s news points to a very unhappy Christian Gonzalez as the 2026 New England Patriots season speeds toward us. At first on Tuesday, it was Gonzalez, after practice and sandwiched around owner Robert Kraft’s helicopter landing, sounding almost sad about the current state of negotiations with the team on a long-term contract extension.
New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27
Patriots may be headed toward contract standoff with star player
The New England Patriots may be headed for a lengthy contract dispute with one of their key players. The Patriots still have yet to get close to a new contract with cornerback Christian Gonzalez, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27
Schefter: Patriots Don’t Appear Willing To Make Christian Gonzalez Highest-Paid CB
Last month, Patriots owner Robert Kraft said the team offered CB Christian Gonzalez an extension that would make him the league’s highest-paid at the position.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 27
Adam Schefter shares update on Patriots, Christian Gonzalez contract standoff
Gonzalez's contract situation continues to hover over the Patriots.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 27
Patriots insider shares Drake Maye, A.J. Brown warning for rest of NFL
The New England Patriots gave quarterback Drake Maye a new favorite target when they acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 25
Reporter suggests three players Patriots could add amid depth concerns
Could the Patriots make a defensive addition before the season gets underway?
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 24
Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson
With the preseason finale just a couple of days away, the New England Patriots want to keep everyone out of harm's way. Mike Vrabel's team finally got star CB Christian Gonzalez back on the field after a two-week absence, but it wasn't all positive in Foxborough.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 20
Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded
Quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are hoping to make it back to the big game.
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