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Patriots' Drake Maye Cracks QB Rankings, But Still Has Work To Do

There wasn't any questions about the talent that New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has. His sophomore season made that quite clear. But plenty of arguments were made about where Maye stacked up to the rest of the players at his position across the league.

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WR Stefon Diggs Drawing Interest

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs continued to post quality numbers in 2025, the 11th year of his career, but the four-time Pro Bowler has been sitting on the open market since the Patriots released him in March.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 13

Does a Josh Allen-Stefon Diggs reunion make sense for Bills?

By the time the Buffalo Bills traded Diggs, it felt like a relationship that had simply outlived itself. Production was waning, the frustration was becoming too palpable, and it felt like each side just needed a reset. Two years later, that outlook seems a lot different.

Stefon Diggs' recent production supports his bold statement

Bills' Josh Allen expands on new 'why' for wanting to win Super Bowl

Brandin Cooks has one free-agency wish after Bills stint

The 'Season-receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to hold an NFL franchise single-season record for rushing touchdowns can you name in five minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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The '1K-yard,15-rushing-TD seasons' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 13

25 Best Patriots Draft Steals of the Last 25 Years: Consistent Hall of Fame Talent

There has been plenty of conversations about how the New England Patriots struggled to hit on draft picks in the later years of the Bill Belichick era.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Lamar Jackson over Drake Maye? NFL brass thinks so, but players make different statement

News concerning New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye broke on two fronts Monday. The National Football League players sent one message. The coaches, executives and scouts sent another.

Kevin Byard News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 13

The ‘quietly great’ rookie ready to outshine Patriots’ Kevin Byard in Year 2

The New England Patriots made a major addition to their secondary when they signed safety Kevin Byard to a one-year contract. However, by the end of the season, the safety next to him may be getting all the shine.

Craig Woodson News / New England Patriots on SI / July 13

Top 25 Patriots of 2026: Craig Woodson's Ceiling Keeps Rising

Changes at the safety position for the New England Patriots could cause some to worry. It shouldn't. Last year, the team decided to move on from Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Duggers, two former captains who commanded the back of the secondary for years.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 13

Stefon Diggs' recent production supports his bold statement

Still interested in playing and searching for a new NFL opportunity, the veteran WR remains confident he can help a team in 2026.

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Where ESPN ranks Patriots’ Drake Maye after Super Bowl run

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye entered the 2025-26 NFL season as a player to watch, but fans were still hesitant about the organization’s decision-making skills and the roster’s offensive arsenal.

Terrell Jennings News / New England Patriots on SI / July 13

Don't Overlook Terrell Jennings in Patriots RB Position Battle

A lot of the eyes will go towards other positions on the New England Patriots with training camp rapidly approaching. Maybe it will go towards the wide receivers, especially with A.J.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / July 12

Under-The-Radar Patriots Competing For Defensive Roster Spots

Last Sunday, we took a look at some under-the-radar Patriots on the offensive side of the ball who were fighting for roster spots but who also showed potential to be impact players in New England.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 12

Weak link that will sink Patriots’ Super Bowl hopes during 2026 season

The New England Patriots are heading into the 2026 season with more optimism than they have had in years. After a significant improvement led by quarterback Drake Maye, the franchise strengthened its offense further by acquiring star wide receiver A.J.

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The '60-point NBA games' quiz

TreVeyon Henderson News / New England Patriots on SI / July 12

Top 25 Patriots of 2026: Watch Out, Here Comes TreVeyon Henderson

The New England Patriots have loads of talent on the offensive side of the ball. Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Rhamondree Stevenson, Hunter Henry, Mike Onwenu.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Stefon Diggs sends a clear message to NFL teams

Stefon Diggs remains unsigned on the eve of training camp, and the veteran wide receiver thinks he is being undervalued. In a video posted to his YouTube channel this week, Diggs reluctantly conceded that some No.

Stefon Diggs News / Pro Football Rumors / July 12

Stefon Diggs Views Himself As No. 2 WR

For much of his NFL career, Stefon Diggs has operated as his team’s No. 1 receiver. That was certainly the case in 2025, but the veteran free agent is eyeing a deal which will make him the No.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / July 12

Patriots QB Drake Maye Looked 'Phenomenal' In Practices, And Nobody Should Be Surprised

Drake Maye has pull. It's evident just two years into his NFL career. The New England Patriots quarterback is a talent that players across the league want to play with.

Christian Gonzalez News / Athlon Sports / July 11

All quiet on contract front, but Christian Gonzalez jousts with reporter on 'X'

The silence surrounding Christian Gonzalez’s contract situation, with one blip of an exception this week, continues to be deafening. Less than two weeks away from New England Patriots training camp and the unofficial “get it done” deadline looms.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / July 10

Patriots Facing Nightmare Regression After 14-Win Season

The New England Patriots have a realistic path to defending their AFC East crown in 2026 even if they fall short of matching last year’s impressive 14-3 mark.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Mac Jones opens up about Brock Purdy quarterback controversy

The San Francisco 49ers were the subject of one of the NFL's bigger QB debates last season when Brock Purdy was injured and Mac Jones stepped in. What does it mean for this season?

49ers' Mac Jones discusses future, wanting to be NFL's next Sam Darnold

NFL insider repeats claim about trade rumors involving 49ers QB Mac Jones

Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 9