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New England Patriots News / Ball Exclusives / November 8

Patriots Unlikely to Make Major Trades Before Deadline

The New England Patriots are unlikely to make major trades before the NFL deadline on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, according to sources familiar with the team’s planning.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Julian Edelman drops ‘dominant’ Rob Gronkowski praise during Hall of Fame induction

The New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction of tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrated not only his on-field achievements but also the personality and lasting impact that made him a beloved figure throughout the organization.

Tom Brady News / HITC / November 8

Tom Brady steals the spotlight with emotional reception at Rob Gronkowski’s Hall of Fame ceremony

Tom Brady received a huge ovation from Patriots supporters as he attended Rob Gronkowski’s induction into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. The legendary quarterback was among several former teammates and coaches who gathered at Gillette Stadium to celebrate Gronkowski’s nine-season career with the franchise.

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New England Patriots News / HITC / November 8

Rob Gronkowski crowns Bill Belichick the ‘GOAT’ with heartfelt tribute at Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony

Rob Gronkowski has paid a heartfelt tribute to Bill Belichick, calling his former New England Patriots coach the greatest of all time during his Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Biggest Patriots Weaknesses Packers Need to Exploit in Week 9

The Green Bay Packers travel to take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, in a matchup of 5-3 teams. Both the Packers and Patriots enter having won four of their last five games.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Patriots legend Bill Belichick gets ‘GOAT’ claim from Rob Gronkowski

Coach Bill Belichick coached 24 seasons with the New England Patriots (now coached by Mike Vrabel) as he led his team to five Super Bowls, four of which came with Rob Gronkowski as his star tight end.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7

Tom Brady makes unexpected appearance at Rob Gronkowski’s Hall of Fame ceremony

Tom Brady’s relationship with the New England Patriots has drawn ample scrutiny over the last few years, but the former quarterback put some of that to rest Saturday.

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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 / Athlon Sports / November 7

The Unlikely Wall: How Matt Pryor Quietly Became PFF’s Top-Graded Pass-Blocking Guard

When New England Patriots starting right guard Mike Onwenu went down with a broken right ankle against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2, the already underperforming New England offense suffered a potential season-ending blow.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Patriots makes receiver roster move amid AJ Brown’s injury absence

Coach Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots are 5-3 on the season heading into Week 9’s home game against the Green Bay Packers, and QB Drake Maye is running out of weapons.

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New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Patriots Week 9 injury report vs. Packers: Drake Maye is running out of weapons

When the New England Patriots take the field Sunday against the hard-charging Green Bay Packers Sunday in Foxborough, they will not have running back TreVeyon Henderson in the lineup.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Josh McDaniels’ Praise Signals a Bigger Role for DeMario Douglas in Week 9

Last week, DeMario ‘Pop’ Douglas led New England‘s depleted wide receiving corps with 3 catches for 76 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown that sealed the Patriots’ win.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 7

Patriots Roster Moves: Veteran WR Activated Ahead of Packers Matchup

While most of New England was celebrating the induction of legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the current roster got an upgrade ahead of Week 9.

Mack Hollins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7

Patriots Activate WR Mack Hollins From Injured Reserve

The New England Patriots officially announced Saturday that they’ve activated veteran WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve in time for their Week 9 game. Hollins, 33, is a former fourth-round pick of the Eagles back in 2017 out of North Carolina.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 7

Funniest Moments from Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame Speech

It was a fun afternoon at Gillette Stadium, as Rob Gronkowski was officially enshrined as the 38th inductee of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame Saturday afternoon.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Reunion in Foxborough? Could Mike Vrabel Land His Former Running Back for a Patriots Playoff Push?

With Friday’s news of running back TreVeyon Henderson dealing with unexplained neurological symptoms, the New England Patriots‘ running back room is slim behind Rhamondre Stevenson.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

The killer mistake Patriots must avoid at 2026 NFL trade deadline

There is little doubt that New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel likes the makeup of his team. The defending AFC champions have hit their stride after a slow start, and they hope to run down the Buffalo Bills and regain the lead in the AFC East before the end of the season.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / November 7

Former Patriots Super Bowl Champion Suffers NFL Career Setback

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett is back on the open market after the Las Vegas Raiders released him from their practice squad Friday.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / November 6

A.J. Brown's status for Patriots' game against Lions in Germany uncertain amid Week 9 absence

The New England Patriots haven't benefited much from the A.J. Brown trade yet.

Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson shares concerning update about 'unusual medical emergency' amid absences

Patriots, Giants reportedly express interest in trade for Ravens RB Derrick Henry

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TreVeyon Henderson News / Pro Football Rumors / November 6

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Recovering From Unknown Medical Issue

TreVeyon Henderson was absent from the Patriots’ Week 8 game. The second-year running back was listed with an illness on the team’s injury report, which remained the case during recent days.