Former New England Patriots linebacker Steve Zabel, one of football’s last successful two-way players, has died at the age of 78. The NFLPA Former Players announced his death on social media.
When they handed him the key fob to enter Gillette Stadium, New England Patriots first-round draft pick Caleb Lomu checked his ego at the door. Sure, he was the 28th selection overall out of the University of Utah, but standing in his way to the left tackle spot in the first-team offensive huddle was the No.
Bills S Cole Bishop has been missing time in the early days of their offseason program after undergoing a knee scope. Bishop said he’s been spending his time rehabbing at the team facility. “Yeah, I’m gonna be here until I’m good to go, and then kind of just go from there.
The New England Patriots relied on their defense a lot during their run to the Super Bowl last year, and a lot of that came from the constant pressure applied on the quarterback.
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?
The New England Patriots gave up six sacks in the last game they suited up for -- a dreadful showing in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks -- and immediately got to rework adjusting their starting offensive line.
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.
Christian Gonzalez was the New England Patriots' first round pick back in 2023, the final first round selection of Bill Belichick's tenure as head coach.
The New England Patriots are entering a season with plenty of expectations. Whether it's defending their division and conference titles, or just continuing to win games at the pace they did last season, eyes will be on this team as they head into the 2026 season.
New England signed S Kevin Byard in free agency, bringing in a veteran presence to the secondary with plenty of familiarity with HC Mike Vrabel. Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker couldn’t say enough about how much Byard’s experience will help, considering he’s played against most offensive coordinators in the NFL.
Despite being in the depths of the offseason and several months removed from his debut in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye's sparkling 2025 season is continuing to be recognized on the national stage.
The New England Patriots had one of the most shocking seasons in franchise history a year ago, improving on back-to-back four win seasons to suit up in the Super Bowl.
Drake Maye delivered a sensational campaign in 2025 alongside offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, transforming the New England Patriots into Super Bowl contenders.
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.
Four days and eight selections into the release of the 2026 NFL Top 100, no New England Patriots are there to be found. Unlike past seasons, though, the poll, conducted by the NFL Network with the votes tallied by National Football League players, should have a distinct Patriots flavor this time around.
There are high expectations for New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown, who is expected to elevate the play of others. And here is where an ESPN analyst ranked the Eagles and Patriots playmakers after the high-profile trade.
Remember when the New England Patriots splurged in free agency back in 2021 and signed both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith? It didn't work out, as Smith lasted just two seasons before getting traded to the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2023 season.
Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots had hoped the low points of the offseason were behind them. A.J. Brown was finally in town. The former Eagles wide receiver and his new QB Drake Maye bonded instantly, flashing nicely at the recent mandatory minicamp.
It's more than obvious that the New England Patriots' schedule this season will be far harder than the one they had a season ago. Now playing a first place schedule after making the Super Bowl, the target is squarely on the Patriots' back in 2026.
Logan Mankins. Zack Martin. Joe Thuney. Marshal Yanda. Just because the NFL tells you that you need to kick inside to guard despite a collegiate career at offensive tackle doesn't mean you can't be a special player, and the four names above are among the best examples of that reality.
Former NFL reporter Dianna Russini has been in plenty of headlines since the photos with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel came to light. Since then, Vrabel has remained as the coach, but Russini resigned from The Athletic and has not been seen publicly.
Although the addition of A.J. Brown was the bigger headline for the New England Patriots this season, newcomer Romeo Doubs will still make a strong impact in the 2026 NFL season.
A New York Times report has new information about former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
Drake Maye faces an enduring challenge that comes with wearing the uniform of the New England Patriots: living in the long shadow cast by Tom Brady. As
Through the opening stages of the FIFA World Cup, Boston experienced an influx of Scottish fans. The highly-publicized takeover from the Tartan Army has drawn glowing reviews from all sides, and an NFL connection could soon emerge off the back of it.
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.
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is extension-eligible this offseason, as he’s entering the fourth year of his rookie deal with a fifth-year option picked up for 2027.
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.
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