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Here's What Patriots Are Getting in Newly-Signed OT Matt Pryor

More changes are coming to the New England Patriots' offensive line this week. After Mike Onwenu and Greg Van Roten both went down in consecutive weeks with lower-body injuries, the team reportedly went out and added a new face to the group.

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Drake Maye, Patriots pursue improvement against unbeaten Bills

Have we already seen the worst of quarterback Drake Maye this season? That's the question undoubtedly on the minds of New England fans as the Patriots prepare for an AFC East matchup with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y.

New England Patriots News / HITC / October 1

‘I had choices…’ Mike Vrabel uniquely pushes back on Drake Maye ‘issues’ rumours

Mike Vrabel was asked about reports and rumours about his strained relationship with Drake Maye, and the New England Patriots coach provided an interesting response.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / September 30

New England Patriots Make Move to Sign 7-Year NFL Veteran

The New England Patriots are adding veteran offensive lineman Matt Pryor off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad as injuries continue to thin the right side of the line.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Patriots signing 9-year veteran amid offensive line issue

The New England Patriots are playing with a banged up Drake Maye behind center. So the reigning AFC champions took a step to address the offensive line woes.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 30

Patriots' Drake Maye called out for looking 'shaken' before Bills game

The New England Patriots are 1-2 heading into their Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, and that's obviously not really where they want to be at this point in the season.

Bombshell rumor surfaces about alleged rift between Patriots' Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel

Drake Maye has reportedly left Patriots 'befuddled' amid questions about possible shoulder injury

Report addresses how NFL people view struggles of Patriots' Drake Maye

Patriots' Mike Vrabel offers strong response to report about supposed issues with Drake Maye

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

Eli Raridon News / The Spun / September 30

Patriots Rookie Eli Raridon Announces Death Of Newborn Son

The NFL community is keeping New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon in its thoughts this week. Raridon, the No. 95 overall pick from this year’s NFL Draft, started his career with a touchdown in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30

Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez misses practice, Drake Maye a full participant before Bills clash

The New England Patriots will be facing the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 in a big divisional matchup, but there are a few injuries to watch out for. One of them is on defense, as Christian Gonzalez is dealing with a shoulder injury and wasn’t at practice, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Where is the Beef on Defense? If Patriots Hope to Slow Down Bills, Barmore and Williams Must Pick it up

They are well-paid, well-seasoned and expected to anchor the New England Patriots defense. Three weeks in to the 2026 season, the contributions from Christian Barmore and Milton Williams can only be considered, well, a bit disappointing.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 30

2 Patriots Will Need To Step Up This Week, And They Both Say They're Ready

For the entire summer, the New England Patriots' starting offensive line remained the same and intact. Now as we head into Week 4, those plans have been crumped up and tossed out the window.

Marcus Jones News / Athlon Sports / September 30

The Patriots Need to Get Marcus Jones More Involved Against the Bills

Marcus Jones has excelled as the New England Patriots punt returner and slot cornerback. On Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels would be smart to use him on offense as well, giving the defense an alternative look, similar to how the Jacksonville Jaguars sparingly use Travis Hunter.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Mike Vrabel clears the air on reported issues with Drake Maye

There don’t seem to be any issues between New England patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye, at least according to both of the involved parties.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 30

Drake Maye responds to Mike Vrabel rumor, makes firm injury statement

Patriots' Drake Maye responds to report about rift with Mike Vrabel, makes firm shoulder injury statement

On Wednesday afternoon, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel basically scoffed after being asked about a report that claimed quarterback Drake Maye

Bombshell rumor surfaces about supposed issue between Maye, Vrabel

New video shows Jalen Hurts crashing out over Andy Dalton's interception

Why J.J. McCarthy is with Giants instead of Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr.

Brian Schottenheimer assigns blame for close loss after Jerry Jones comments

Jared Goff addresses potential controversy involving Ben Johnson

Mike Tomlin's Minecraft city is real, and it is spectacular

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 30

The Patriots Just Got a Major Break Against the Bills

The New England Patriots wide receivers have underperformed to start this season. While the position group was expected to be arguably the team’s strongest and deepest unit, thanks to underwhelming quarterback play from Drake Maye, the receivers have yet to find a rhythm after three games.

Rhamondre Stevenson News / The Lead / September 30