We are in the dead of the NFL offseason, which means we get plenty of nonsensical content to fill our football-hungry bellies until training camp starts.
They are as much a part of National Football League training camp as hamstring pulls and gassers – the veteran “contract casualty.” New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made a point in his tenure to note that a huge piece of his job is to find someone younger, better and cheaper.
The New England Patriots have their franchise quarterback. Now the most important thing is keeping him upright. A lot of that starts with the players upfront.
Former New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons earlier this week. The 30-year-old, who spent parts of four years with the Patriots, took to social media to announce the news.
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?
His time without a team may not last much longer.
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.
After 10 sacks total in five National Football League seasons, Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots unlocked K’Lavon Chaisson. Taken 20th overall in 2020 by Jacksonville, Chaisson was plucked off the scrap heap by the Patriots and went from “bust” to integral piece of an AFC championship defense.
As it stands right now, one of the weakest positions on the New England Patriots is the linebackers. After plenty of changes to that room this offseason, which included the departures of Jack Gibbens, Jahlani Tavai and Marte Mapu, that group of players is entering 2026 on the other side of the 8-ball.
One of the quieter situations developing during the offseason with the New England Patriots has to do with the makeup of the offensive roster as the team prepares for training camp.
After he was unable to earn a roster spot with the Giants last August, Cory Durden settled for a spot on the Patriots’ practice squad. A year later, Durden is vying to become the Patriots’ starting nose tackle, per Avery Hill of the Boston Globe.
When New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane spoke about what he did with his offseason down time, fans breathed a collective sigh of relief. “Kept it really basic.” “Spent a lot of time with the family.” “Worked my crafts.” “Got healthy.” Boom!
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.
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.
Here are five free agents worth monitoring over the next month.
How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Have two countries emerged as front-runners for an expanded NFL international schedule?
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.
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.
The New England Patriots made an all-in move when they acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown. Will it pay off or will the come to regret it?
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