Last year, the New England Patriots did something shocking and splurged on a "WR1" in the offseason. With a new regime in place, they went out and signed Stefon Diggs to a three-year deal to become the team's top offensive weapon.
Is there a favorite to land Brown?
Samuel may no longer be the prime dual-threat guy he was in his heyday, but he can still pile up yards after the catch like the best of them.
With the 2026 NFL Draft and some legal issues in the rearview mirror, Diggs remains unsigned.
How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Patriots players were always going to experience somewhat of a different offseason after the club suffered a 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks this past winter.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
The New England Patriots dynasty was toppled in 2020 following the departure of legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who played 20 seasons in New England alongside head coach Bill Belichick, left to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following a Wild Card loss to the Tennessee Titans.
FOXBORO --- Craig Woodson was arguably the New England Patriots' best draft pick last season. Drafted out of Cal in the fourth round, Woodson instantly jumped into the starting lineup as a rookie.
The Chiefs are facing questions at the wide receiver position and have now been linked with a big-name player at the position.
FOXBORO --- Back at the NFL Scouting Combine, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about Kyle Williams' growth in the offense. A few months later, that growth is, literally, on full display.
The New England Patriots have announced the signing of defensive tackle Travis Shaw as a rookie free agent out of Texas. To make room, they've released backup long snapper Niko Lalos.
Ian Rapoport spoke about the ongoing drama involving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. It doesn’t seem the situation will end soon, and as the days go by, more people react to it.
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte hasn’t been present for the team’s voluntary offseason workouts this spring. That doesn’t mean he hasn’t been involved in the Massachusetts community.
Williams addressed the possible acquisition of Brown by the Patriots.
FOXBORO --- It's like lightning striking twice. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was helping elementary school students work on their fundamentals during the team's community day when a familiar sight occurred.
The New England Patriots appear to believe Drake Maye is ready to show a much sharper version of himself this season. Maye already gave New England enough flashes to feel like the franchise had finally found its long-term quarterback.
Could another team still disrupt the expected trade of Brown to the Patriots?
Patriots slot receiver DeMario Douglas saw his playing time and production drop in 2025, which could go down as his last season in New England. Douglas is still a member of the Patriots, but the three-year veteran’s roster spot appears to be in jeopardy, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic.
While the 2020 Patriots missed the playoffs, Brady earned the seventh Super Bowl ring of his Hall of Fame career in his first season with the Buccaneers.
It's hard for undrafted free agents to make the 53-man roster in the NFL, but there's really no places that accepts them as often as the New England Patriots.
The champagne hadn’t even started flowing in Seattle’s locker room when Drake Maye stepped to the podium at Levi’s Stadium, voice cracking, shoulder hanging like it belonged to someone else.
In 2024, the New England Patriots played an international game in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Their bye week was seven weeks later in Week 14, and smack dab in the middle of what became a six-game losing streak.
New England Patriots players were given a new reason to reflect on the club's 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks this past February when the NFL scheduled the Patriots to open the 2026 season with a matchup at the Seahawks.
Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.
The Patriots continue to loom as A.J. Brown‘s presumed destination via trade. An agreement with the Eagles does not appear to be in place, but a swap happening after June 1 would increase the possibility of an in-house New England wideout being dealt.
The Patriots brought former Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen onto their staff just over a month ago, placing him in a minor role under new defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr who used to have a minor role on Bowen’s defensive staffs in Tennessee and New York.
In a mailbag column last week, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer said he thinks WR Stefon Diggs will end up catching on with a team on a one-year deal
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