The New England Patriots went through plenty of roster moves this offseason, but there might not have been one with as many changes as the linebacker position.
After an NFL offseason was hijacked by the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini and its ties to Vrabel’s time as head coach of the Tennessee Titans, every public appearance is now under a microscope.
Ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, the guest list is coming into focus. It appears New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and his wife Jen will be there.
Former New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons earlier this week. The 30-year-old, who spent parts of four years with the Patriots, took to social media to announce the news.
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?
His time without a team may not last much longer.
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.
After 10 sacks total in five National Football League seasons, Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots unlocked K’Lavon Chaisson. Taken 20th overall in 2020 by Jacksonville, Chaisson was plucked off the scrap heap by the Patriots and went from “bust” to integral piece of an AFC championship defense.
As it stands right now, one of the weakest positions on the New England Patriots is the linebackers. After plenty of changes to that room this offseason, which included the departures of Jack Gibbens, Jahlani Tavai and Marte Mapu, that group of players is entering 2026 on the other side of the 8-ball.
After he was unable to earn a roster spot with the Giants last August, Cory Durden settled for a spot on the Patriots’ practice squad. A year later, Durden is vying to become the Patriots’ starting nose tackle, per Avery Hill of the Boston Globe.
Craig Woodson shined for the New England Patriots last season. The rookie safety from Cal was an instant starter in the secondary, grabbed his first career interception in the team's AFC Divisional win over the Houston Texans and then played unbelievable in the Super Bowl a few weeks later.
For New England Patriots fans, he has the splashy name, one that casual fans recognize and diehards dissect under the microscope. The Patriots hunger for tight end depth right now, and veteran Jonnu Smith is a free agent.
Fresh off the Super Bowl, with one of the hot commodities in the National Football League at quarterback, the New England Patriots again matter. For much of Patriots Nation, that translates to two words – road trip!
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.
I want to preface this by saying I've gotten plenty of "B-" grades during my time through school. I can't be throwing stones around when it comes to the low-80s scores.
With all the hype of the offseason acquisitions at wide receiver, Mack Hollins and the year he put together in 2025 with the New England Patriots have gone a bit overlooked.
Here are five free agents worth monitoring over the next month.
How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Have two countries emerged as front-runners for an expanded NFL international schedule?
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.
A New York Times report has new information about former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
Darnold didn't need to be elite during his club's 29-13 Super Bowl LX win over the New England Patriots this past February to get his hands on the Vince Lombardi Trophy. That doesn't mean he's thrilled with how he played on the sport's biggest stage.
Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have spent the better part of two decades defining an era of NFL football.
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.
Inevitably, Drake Maye will always have to deal with Tom Brady's shadow. While expecting Maye to be Brady is silly, that doesn't mean he can't learn something from the all-time great.
The Patriots are in a pretty good spot after reaching the Super Bowl last season, but there are a couple things they need to address ahead of training camp.
The Patriots reunited Brown with head coach Mike Vrabel and saved him from his discontent in the City of Brotherly Love.
The Patriots are likely to play the waiting game with their young defensive back.
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