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Free Agent WR Stefon Diggs Interested In Commanders

Jeremy Fowler reports that free agent WR Stefon Diggs is “intrigued” by the idea of joining the Commanders, given that he is a native of Maryland. Diggs spoke extensively about potentially signing with his hometown Commanders last month, but he still remains unsigned.

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Patriots Placing Rookie Gabe Jacas On PUP List

Mike Reiss reports that after he finally signed his rookie deal, the Patriots are placing second-round pass rusher Gabe Jacas on the physically unable to perform list.

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Patriots Placed WR Jeremiah Webb On IR

Mike Reiss reports that the Patriots have placed WR Jeremiah Webb on injured reserve on Sunday. Webb, 25, originally attended South Dakota before transferring to South Alabama, going undrafted in 2025.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Mack Hollins News / New England Patriots on SI / July 26

No Shoes, Yes Service? Patriots' Mack Hollins Continues To Just Be Himself

FOXBORO --- For nearly an hour, New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins strolled the perimeter of the practice fields to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / July 26

Mike Vrabel once cussed me out over A.J. Brown at Titans camp, proving he actually does know how to take accountability

Current New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel keeps thinking he can avoid the public accountability he proved capable of back in 2019 with the Tennessee Titans.

Hunter Henry News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Hunter Henry is going to need some help at tight end

In 10 National Football League seasons, Hunter Henry has made 116 starts. The rest of the New England Patriots’ tight end room? Two – both by hybrid fullback Jack Westover.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 26

Patriots Training Camp Notebook: Defense Wins The Day, Rookie TEs Get Larger Role

FOXBORO --- New England Patriots training camp is now twice as nice, as the team returned to the practice fields for the second-straight day Sunday morning.

Stefon Diggs News / Yardbarker / July 26

Stefon Diggs might finally sign with his new NFL team

It should be just a matter of time before the Pro-Bowler finds a new home.

Diggs draws interest from five teams

Patriots make final move with rookie Gabe Jacas

Patriots have record-breaking contract offer for Christian Gonzalez

Browns' Jerry Jeudy shuts down narrative that he has QB preference

Chiefs' offseason move has nothing to do with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce

49ers GM John Lynch provides update on Kyle Shanahan after car crash

New England Patriots News / HITC / July 26

Robert Kraft details record-breaking contract New England Patriots have offered Christian Gonzalez

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has explained the reasons behind his huge contract offer to Christian Gonzalez. The Patriots drafted Gonzalez in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and he has since developed into an elite cornerback.

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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.

Romeo Doubs News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Romeo Doubs Brushes Off Early Footing Issues at Patriots Training Camp

Opportunity knocks for Romeo Doubs, like it really has not before in his four previous years in the National Football League. An entirely different offense from what he played in at Green Bay presents a major challenge.

Christian Gonzalez News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 26

Patriots rumors: NFL insider reveals why Christian Gonzalez hasn’t signed record-setting contract offer

One storyline hanging over the New England Patriots as NFL training camp gets underway is the lack of a new contract for star cornerback Christian Gonzalez.

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New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / July 26

Former Patriots Super Bowl Champion Has Reportedly Died

Former New England Patriots offensive lineman Jordan Devey, who contributed to the team’s Super Bowl XLIX victory, has died. He was 38 years old. Devey died by suicide, according to multiple reports.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 26

Stefon Diggs draws interest from 5 teams

Stefon Diggs seems likely to find himself a new team sooner rather than later. Diggs is garnering attention from at least five teams, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Kayshon Boutte News / Pro Football Rumors / July 26

Patriots Trying “To Do Right By” WR Kayshon Boutte

During the Patriots’ first training camp practice on Saturday, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte hauled in a diving, 35-yard catch, which ESPN’s Mike Reiss considered the play of the day.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Two Huge Positives for New England Patriots Training Camp Opens

For New England Patriots fans, it’s been a superb start to training camp 2026. All the news on two key fronts was positive, led by the owner addressing the Christian Gonzalez contract situation early in the morning before the team's first official practice.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 25

Patriots have historic contract offer for Christian Gonzalez

Robert Kraft says Patriots have record-breaking contract offer for Christian Gonzalez

The New England Patriots are beginning training camp without one of their best players, starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez, as he tries to get a new contract.

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