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!
Here are five free agents worth monitoring over the next month.
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?
It’s no secret that the New England Patriots exceeded expectations last season. But that just means they have that much more to prove in 2026. While many of their top players will be returning, they also lost some key talent during free agency as well as adding some additional depth.
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.
The New England Patriots were one win away from winning Super Bowl 60. They are a young team with aspirations of once again becoming a dynasty, and the roster already looks improved compared to last year.
Through three head coaches, four different offensive coordinators and five different starting quarterbacks in five New England Patriots seasons, Hunter Henry has been the mark of consistency at tight end.
For Tommy DeVito, who turns 28 in August, settling in as the backup quarterback in Foxborough, behind Drake Maye with the New England Patriots, seems like a pretty solid career option.
As a unit, the offensive line failed the New England Patriots a year ago, at least when it mattered most. A total of 21 sacks allowed in four playoff games – with countless more QB hits – left Drake Maye bruised, a tad rattled and maybe even awash in doubt.
The New England Patriots are currently taking part in offseason workouts as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are looking to build off the success of last year, which featured a trip to the Super Bowl, where they were demolished by the Seattle Seahawks.
How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
The New England Patriots were hoping for a year of progress when they hired Mike Vrabel to become their head coach last year. He had the background and the know-how as a Super Bowl-winning player with the team and a previous six-year assignment as head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
Have two countries emerged as front-runners for an expanded NFL international schedule?
The New England Patriots have been swept up in the FIFA World Cup hype. New England agreed to host World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, resulting in Scottish football fans swarming the city of Boston.
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.
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.
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.
Campbell's rookie season was a bit of a mixed bag, and he ultimately seemed to prove the doubters wrong.
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