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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / September 8
3 Matchups That Will Decide Patriots' Week 1 Game Against Seahawks
We're a little more than two days away from the New England Patriots officially kicking off the 2026 NFL season from Seattle. The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks will be dropping their banner in front of the team they beat for it, and we'll be off in the regular season.
New England Patriots News / EssentiallySports / September 8
Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini Scandal Puts All NFL Coaches 'Under Surveillance'
A stunning new ESPN report reveals that the massive controversy surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini did not stay confined to New England. Months after the explosive story first broke, prominent NFL coaches and reporters are fundamentally altering how they interact with one another.
New England Patriots News / QBFanCentral / September 8
‘Incredible’ Drake Maye gets credited for always taking the blame as Patriots WR AJ Brown drops insights
A.J. Brown has noticed how Drake Maye handles mistakes, praising the Patriots quarterback for taking responsibility even when the blame may not be his.
The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz
Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
Christian Gonzalez News / Field Level Media / September 8
Reports: Patriots make Christian Gonzalez NFL's top-paid cornerback
Completing protracted negotiations, the New England Patriots agreed to a contract extension that makes Christian Gonzalez the NFL's highest-paid cornerback, multiple media outlets reported late Monday night.
Devon Witherspoon News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Patriots' $135M Decision After Devon Witherspoon Deal Resets NFL Market
The New England Patriots faced a shifting cornerback market after the Seattle Seahawks gave Devon Witherspoon a then-record-setting extension last month, while Christian Gonzalez remained unsigned to his own extension.
Christian Gonzalez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8
Patriots sign Christian Gonzalez to historic new contract
The New England Patriots have gone all-in on cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Several reporters confirmed on Monday that the Patriots have agreed to sign Gonzalez to a historic 4-year, $135 million contract extension.
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.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8
Patriots, CB Christian Gonzalez Agree On Record-Breaking Extension
The Patriots finally have a deal in place with Christian Gonzalez. The All-Pro cornerback, who had been in talks with the defending AFC champs for most of the offseason, agreed to terms on a four-year extension early Tuesday morning.
Christian Gonzalez News / Yardbarker / September 8
Patriots end Christian Gonzalez saga ahead of Super Bowl rematch
One of the biggest offseason dramas has been resolved.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
Patriots’ Will Campbell gets brutally honest about LSU’s Clemson beatdown
Second-year offensive tackle Will Campbell and the New England Patriots are mere hours out from a Super Bowl rematch with the Seattle Seahawks, but he gave his full, undivided attention to his alma mater, LSU, when the Tigers took on Clemson in a huge non-conference matchup.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Patriots' Mike Vrabel praises Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba ahead of Week 1 matchup
The New England Patriots will try to get back at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.
Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / September 7
Drake Maye, Patriots Dealt Bad News on Monday
Drake Maye watched on as the New England Patriots finished the 2026 NFL preseason with a 1-1-1 record after a 37-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Now, the Patriots will look to bounce back from a Super Bowl LX loss, taking on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFL season opener on Wednesday night.
Will Campbell News / Athlon Sports / September 7
Wednesday Night's Pivotal Patriot: All Eyes on Will Campbell as Seahawks Attack
The entire National Football League universe will have its eyes on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on Wednesday night in Seattle. It’s the proverbial only game in town, and he is “the guy.” But for the more sophisticated Patriots fan?
New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / September 7
Mike Vrabel reportedly wanted to defend Dianna Russini during their scandal
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel reportedly had to be talked out of offering up a more enthusiastic defense of Dianna Russini when photos of them together were initially published.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
Patriots’ Rhamondre Stevenson breaks silence on Mike Vrabel’s first team meeting after Dianna Russini scandal
The New England Patriots made it all the way to Super Bowl 60 last season. Drake Maye’s second-placed finish in MVP voting, and the team’s young core, made it clear that New England could contend for years to come, as they had done for so long beforehand with Tom Brady leading the way.
Alijah Vera-Tucker News / New England Patriots on SI / September 7
Patriots OG Alijah Vera-Tucker is Healthy and 'Excited' for Season Opener
Alijah Vera-Tucker knows what it's like to miss an NFL opener. Last season, the then-New York Jets offensive guard suffered a torn triceps in practice.
TreVeyon Henderson News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Patriots Face Troubling TreVeyon Henderson Situation Before Week 1
The New England Patriots are heading into their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks without a clear answer on running back TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson has been dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him off the practice field.
New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / September 6
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Gets Brutal Injury Update Ahead Of Week 1 That No Fan Wants To Hear
The New England Patriots open Wednesday night in Seattle in a Super Bowl rematch on a short week. Mike Vrabel wanted TreVeyon Henderson in that plan as the second punch behind Rhamondre Stevenson.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 6
Chiefs make interesting tight end move with Travis Kelce's future in question
The Kansas City Chiefs made a small roster move that could end up being worth watching.
TreVeyon Henderson News / Yardbarker / September 6
Do Patriots have major issue ahead of opener vs. Seahawks?
The New England Patriots are dealing with plenty of drama with the whole Christian Gonzalez situation. But that not be the only concern heading into a Super Bowl rematch to open the season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 6
Drake Maye puts Seahawks on notice with Super Bowl revenge game comments
Maye addressed opening the season against the team that defeated him and the Patriots in the biggest game of all.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 5
A.J. Brown has one word to describe Mike Vrabel's tough approach
A.J. Brown entered the league as a high-upside second-round pick, but it took him a while to become the star he is nowadays. Mike Vrabel had plenty to do with that.
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