The Patriots’ trade for A.J. Brown was more than a year in the making. New England checked in on the star wide receiver multiple times in 2025, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, including during the offseason and around the trade deadline.
Teams have a much clearer picture of where they stand now that free agency and the NFL Draft are in the rearview mirror. That doesn't mean every question has been answered.
In the NFL, the gap of time in between the end of mandatory minicamps — which takes place in mid-June — to the start of training camp lasts around four to six weeks.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
The relationship between AJ Brown and his new quarterback appears to be off to a fantastic start. Brown was effusive in his praise for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on Thursday after day one of the team’s offseason minicamp.
The Patriots will face a first-place schedule after dealing with a somewhat easier road to the playoffs last season, and they'll be under a ton of pressure to prove that last year's success wasn't a fluke.
FOXBORO --- After a very slow day yesterday, the New England Patriots returned to the practice field for the final time in mandatory minicamp. In the heat, the team ramped up their session with plenty of competitive drills and red zone work.
The New England Patriots are currently taking part in mandatory minicamp as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are looking to bounce back from last season’s ugly Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Even after trading for DJ Moore, the Buffalo Bills could use another playmaker for the passing game. Over the past week or so, social media activity has hinted at Stefon Diggs' potential return.
Every single player on the New England Patriots roster has been present at mandatory minicamp in some form, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Except for one.
Although the Patriots released wide receiver Stefon Diggs in March, the four-time Pro Bowler was reportedly open to a new deal with the team as of mid-May.
Christian Gonzalez skipped voluntary practices while seeking a new deal, which usually reads as a warning shot. Then he showed up to mandatory minicamp and went out of his way to say he wants to stay.
Christian Gonzalez skipped Patriots OTAs as he pursues a new contract. While such a move naturally leads to questions about his future with the franchise, the star cornerback made it clear that he wants to stick in New England for the long haul.
Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has emerged as one of the top trade candidates to watch in the coming months. Beyond that, Boutee is reportedly “interested” in being traded.