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Patriots Free Up $7.5M In Cap Space The Same Week Their Top Cornerback Walks Out Of OTAs

The practice fields in Foxborough looked wrong. Seven players missing from voluntary OTAs, but only one absence carried weight. Christian Gonzalez, the Pro Bowl cornerback New England built its secondary around, wasn’t there.

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Patriots’ MVP Runner-Up Drake Maye Shuts Down Reporter’s ‘Thicc’ Question With One Word

The podium microphone was live, cameras rolling, and Drake Maye stood in front of the Patriots press corps like he’d done dozens of times before. Routine stuff.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 1

A.J. Brown sends strong message after Eagles trade with Patriots

After an incessant amount of talk inside the NFL about the Philadelphia Eagles trading wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, a deal is finally here.

Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots

A.J. Brown trade to Patriots leaves Chiefs with one tough decision to make

A.J. Brown should give Patriots ideal replacement for Stefon Diggs

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD games' quiz

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 1

It’s time to buy Drake Maye MVP stock after Patriots’ blockbuster A.J. Brown trade

The New England Patriots have had more than their share of distractions in the offseason. Head coach Mike Vrabel has been involved in an embarrassing situation that has seen his personal relationship with a well-known NFL journalist hit the news cycle and serve as fodder for the sports radio talk shows.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

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.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 1

Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye get glowing review amid Dianna Russini situation

The New England Patriots made it all the way to the Super Bowl during the 2025-26 NFL season, so Mike Vrabel is obviously doing a lot of things right with this franchise.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel shares if he expects to miss more work amid Dianna Russini controversy

Major NFL insider finally addresses 'really sad' Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation

Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots

A.J. Brown trade to Patriots leaves Chiefs with one tough decision to make

The 'Super Bowl-losing QBs' quiz

Julian Hill News / Pro Football Rumors / June 1

Patriots Place TE Julian Hill On IR

Just as the Patriots added wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles on Monday, they lost tight end Julian Hill for the 2026 season. The Pats have placed Hill on injured reserve, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald relays.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 1

A.J. Brown trade to Patriots leaves Chiefs with one tough decision to make

Now that the saga is finally over and A.J. Brown has officially been traded, the rest of the dominoes might finally fall.

Why Giants signing ex-Chiefs star JuJu Smith-Schuster is good news for John Harbaugh

Chiefs could bring back Tyreek Hill under one condition

Chiefs facing 'nightmare scenario' with Rashee Rice

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD games' quiz

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 1

A.J. Brown should give Patriots ideal replacement for Stefon Diggs

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is lucky. He lost a No. 1 wide receiver earlier this offseason, but now his team has gifted him a new one.

Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots

Giants make Odell Beckham Jr. decision after signing a different WR

Adam Schefter shares alarming Malik Nabers injury update

Why Giants signing ex-Chiefs star JuJu Smith-Schuster is good news for John Harbaugh

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Eagles finally move on from A.J. Brown in trade with Patriots

For months, the worst-kept secret in NFL circles was that the New England Patriots would likely acquire Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown at some point after the end of May.

Brown sends strong message after Eagles trade with Patriots

Brown should give Patriots ideal replacement for Stefon Diggs

Brown trade to Patriots leaves Chiefs with one tough decision to make

Brown’s jersey number for the Patriots has been revealed

Cowboys still aren't in the clear with George Pickens

A.J. Brown News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 1

Eagles finalizing deal to send A.J. Brown to Patriots

Jordan Schultz reports that the Patriots and Eagles have discussed a deal sending WR A.J. Brown to New England for a 2028 first-round pick.

Why Eagles reportedly made this A.J. Brown deal with Patriots

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD games' quiz

Mike Vrabel News / HITC / June 1

Mike Vrabel’s nightmare avoided as Patriots star survives frightening Matt Rife collision

Mike Vrabel avoided the kind of offseason nightmare no Patriots coach wants, because Rhamondre Stevenson’s scary Matt Rife collision could have been much worse.

New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Comedian Matt Rife Almost Caused Patriots Superstar RB To Suffer Season-Ending Knee Injury During Scary Moment At Charity Softball Game

The New England Patriots continue to prepare for the 2026 NFL season, where they will try to improve their 2025 campaign and win the Super Bowl. After a busy and tumultuous offseason, the AFC East team enters the new campaign with renewed expectations.