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New England Patriots hand Drake Maye new weapons, find an answer for most pressing question in latest 7-round mock draft

The New England Patriots were one step away from winning a Super Bowl last season, which only adds to the pressure for head coach Mike Vrabel and the staff going into 2026.

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Patriots Draft Preview: Adding Backup RB Would Be Smart

Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson were a great two-man pairing for the New England Patriots' backfield in 2025. That will certainly continue into next season, where both players will have larger roles in an offense that clicked on the team's run to the Super Bowl.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 31

Patriots executive makes telling statement about possible trade for Eagles' A.J. Brown

Speculation on Brown continues to follow both the Patriots and the Eagles.

How one potential A.J. Brown trade could get even more interesting

Why Dallas Goedert deal may not impact when Eagles trade A.J. Brown

The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz

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

Patriots To Be Featured On 'Hard Knocks' In 2027

For the first time in franchise history, HBO's cameras will be actively present at New England Patriots training camp. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Patriots will be featured on "Hard Knocks" during training camp of 2027.

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The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to rush for the most touchdowns for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passes' quiz

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass club' quiz

The 'All-time sack leader by NFL team' quiz

Robert Kraft News / New England Patriots on SI / March 30

Patriots’ Robert Kraft Supports NFL Schedule Expansion

Given the New England Patriots’ extraordinary success in 2025, it should come as no surprise that team owner Robert Kraft would be in favor of expanding the NFL regular season.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

Stefon Diggs News / Gridiron Heroics / March 30

Patriots Executive VP Gets 100% Real on Stefon Diggs’ Potential Return to Franchise

Stefon Diggs is one of the most prominent players of the New England Patriots and has given an amazing performance. The recent news of Stefon being released from New England has left his fans in shock, as there is a big question over his future career.

Robert Kraft News / New England Patriots on SI / March 30

Patriots' Robert Kraft Reveals Thoughts on Franchise's Future

New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft entered the 2025 NFL season with the hope of restoring the pride to his franchise. Thanks largely in part

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 30

Patriots’ Eliot Wolf officially puts AJ Brown rumors on the back burner

Trade speculation that once linked the Patriots to a potential blockbuster move for the Eagles’ wide receiver A.J. Brown has officially stalled. In a recent

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

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

Patriots Draft Preview: Will QB Be Drafted On Day Three?

The New England Patriots, for a second consecutive draft cycle, don't need a starting quarterback. Drake Maye has come to the NFL guns blazing and lit New England on fire, showing promise in his first season and making it all the way to the Super Bowl in his second.

Joshua Dobbs News / Gridiron Heroics / March 30

Quarterback Josh Dobbs showcases his fascinating double life away from NFL

Josh Dobbs, the 31-year-old quarterback, currently a free agent after the New England Patriots released him on March 23, posted a vlog this week showing what a typical offseason day looks like for him: piloting flights across the country as a licensed pilot.

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The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / March 30

Patriots Expressing Interest in 'Twitchy' West Virginia DB

The New England Patriots don't have much depth at safety. That's why plenty of the team's reported pre-draft meetings have involved them over the last two months.

New England Patriots News / UFL / March 29

Watch: Jashaun Corbin with rushing TD #2 of the night

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / March 29

Latest NFL Draft intel reveals Patriots are prepared to fix their biggest weakness that cost them Super Bowl

The New England Patriots are looking ahead to the 2026 season after coming up just short of a Super Bowl win, but they're also looking back to what their biggest weaknesses were.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / March 29

Patriots More Likely To Draft QB Or Sign Priority UDFA After Joshua Dobbs Release

The Patriots recently re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito and released fellow signal-caller Joshua Dobbs . DeVito therefore appears to be in the driver’s seat for New England’s QB2 post behind MVP runner-up Drake Maye , but he will not go unchallenged.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 29

How one potential A.J. Brown trade could get even more interesting

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is a player who is viewed as a prime trade candidate this offseason, and things could get even more interesting than expected if he is sent to one particular team.

49ers respond to Joey Bosa rumors

Browns GM clarifies trade stance on Myles Garrett after contract restructure

A.J. Epenesa returns to free-agent market after failed physical

Raiders HC offers interesting take on Maxx Crosby situation

Ravens' Trey Hendrickson doubles down on Crosby story

AFC South free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / March 28