New England Patriots: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 15

Patriots Add Former Second-Round DB to Practice Squad

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – As the New England Patriots prepare for their matchup with the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville this weekend, they have added some much-needed depth to their defensive backfield.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15

Patriots Signed S Richie Grant To Practice Squad

The New England Patriots announced they have signed S Richie Grant to the practice squad. New England’s practice squad now includes: CB Miles Battle TE C.J.

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Richie Grant News / Pats Pulpit / October 15

Patriots sign veteran safety Richie Grant to practice squad

A veteran of 67 NFL games has joined the secondary depths in Foxborough. The New England Patriots announced the signing of safety Richie Grant to the practice squad on Wednesday, as ESPN’s Mike Reiss first shared.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

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New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Could Patriots be on the radar for a RB trade?

Considerable optimism about the Patriots’ rushing attack existed entering the season, as second-round rookie TreVeyon Henderson impressed consistently during the summer.

Antonio Gibson News / New England Patriots on SI / October 15

Patriots Honoring Injured Teammate With Touchdown Dance

Chances are, if you've been on New England Patriots instagram, you've seen Victoria Gibson's page. The wife of running back Antonio Gibson, she continually posts behind-the-scenes videos about being the wife of an NFL player.

Drake Maye News / CBSSports.com / October 15

Patriots' Drake Maye elite? How QB has played his way into MVP discussion; how high is New England's ceiling?

The game has slowed down for Maye, and he has the Patriots back at the top of the AFC East

New England Patriots News / The Spun / October 15

Rumor Suggests Patriots 'Aggressively' Pursuing Wide Receiver Trade

The New England Patriots have suddenly emerged as contenders in the AFC, which means they could be aggressive making moves before the trade deadline in November.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 15

Patriots Stock Watch: Young WRs Developing Fast

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was animated beyond belief following his team’s scrappy 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints last week. At the podium for his postgame press conference, he was much more even keeled.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

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New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / October 15

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel tuning out drama of return to Music City

Six years stand between the Patriots and their last start better than the current 4-2 record New England carries into leaf-peeping season. Last season

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TreVeyon Henderson News / Sporting News / October 15

ESPN's Patriots trade rumor is bad news for TreVeyon Henderson's role in offense

There is a belief around the NFL that the New England Patriots could look to add another running back ahead of the trade deadline, which would be bad news for TreVeyon Henderson's chances of seeing an increased role moving forward.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / October 15

Mike Vrabel Praises Patriots Punter's Leadership

When New England Patriots head coach addressed the media the day after the team's fourth win of the season, he took the expected questions. He was asked about the team's running game, the progressions of young quarterback Drake Maye and how he felt like the linebacker group was playing together.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 15

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New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Patriots Announced Three Practice Squad Moves

The New England Patriots announced today they have signed TE Marshall Lang to the practice squad and cut TE Gee Scott Jr. and DB Tyron Herring. New England’s practice squad has one open spot and now includes: CB Miles Battle TE C.J.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Patriots linked to two star players ahead of trade deadline

The New England Patriots are off to a surprising 4-2 start this season, but they have not gotten much help from their running game. They may look to address that ahead of the trade deadline, and two star players are viewed as potential targets for Mike Vrabel’s team.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Patriots Suggested to Trade for 3-Time All-Pro Receiver

Don’t look now, but the New England Patriots are back in their familiar spot atop the AFC East, and we expect them to load up for another deep playoff run.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 14

How Drake Maye is reminding Hall of Famer of Tom Brady

How Patriots' Drake Maye is reminding Hall of Famer of Tom Brady

Second-year New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye could soon become more than a sleeper MVP candidate if he continues his play from the early part of the season. One franchise legend has taken notice.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Patriots' Maye makes big admission about MVP chatter

Patriots' Drake Maye makes big admission about MVP chatter after win over Saints

Maye showed true leadership as he credited his teammates and coaches for his stellar outing in this past Sunday's win at the Saints that improved the Patriots to 4-2 on the season.

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