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Brenden Schooler News / New England Patriots on SI / September 24
Patriots' Depth Could Be Reinforced with Return of Core Specialist, Safety
After opening training camp on the non-football injury list, New England Patriots safety/specialist Brenden Schooler has been back out at practice with the team.
Josh McDaniels News / Athlon Sports / September 24
Josh McDaniels, Patriots Turning Roster Hurdles into Next-Man-Up Opportunities
Through two games, New England‘s offense has not looked good. Not only did the unit lose its alpha receiver in A.J. Brown, but the franchise quarterback, Drake Maye, looks nothing like he did last season when he was the MVP runner-up.
NFL News / Field Level Media / September 24
Patriots back on the road, looking to lock up potent Jaguars
The New England Patriots were the best road team in the NFL last season, a perfect 8-0 in the regular season. New England travels to Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon looking to start a new streak against the Jaguars.
The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 24
3 Patriots Rookies Who've Lived Up To The Hype So Far, Including Special Teams Star
The New England Patriots got a lot of production out of their 2025 draft class a season ago. How have some of this year's rookies looked to kick off their own NFL careers?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Christian Gonzalez News / Athlon Sports / September 24
'We Invite It': Christian Gonzalez, Patriots DBs Ready for Jaguars' Balanced Passing Attack
Week 3 against Jacksonville will present a challenge the 2026 Patriots have yet to see. In the first two weeks, New England’s defense has seen two teams, the Seahawks and Steelers, who have alpha receivers in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf, respectively.
Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / September 24
Determined Drake Maye Attacking His Recent Issues Head-on for Patriots
The excuses continue to mount for Drake Maye’s 63.1 passer rating through two games. There are the strong defenses he’s faced, his recurring shoulder woes, the new teammates and the lack of cohesion, the need to play in the preseason … You name it, he’s been excused by it.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 24
Adam Schefter shares harsh A.J. Brown injury update for Patriots fans
Brown suffered a high ankle sprain with no fracture during the club's 13-10 campaign-opening loss at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.
Trevor Lawrence News / New England Patriots on SI / September 24
Patriots Must Slow Down 'Comfortable' Trevor Lawrence This Week
Trevor Lawrence has really blossomed into a true NFL quarterback these last few seasons, and the New England Patriots have taken notice. Drake Maye, who told reporters Wednesday that he met Lawrence — now the Jacksonville Jaguars gunslinger — on a recruiting trip back to Clemson.
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 / Yardbarker / September 24
Patriots players share strong reactions to criticisms of Drake Maye
The struggles of Maye over the first two weeks of the ongoing season have made for a much-discussed storyline hovering over the organization in the early days of the fall months.
Chandler Brayboy News / New England Patriots on SI / September 24
Young Patriots WR Brings Nursing, Native American Roots to New England
Who is Chandler Brayboy? On the surface, he's the 25-year-old wide receiver that the New England Patriots just signed to their practice squad. He's one of three receivers currently on the practice squad, and one of eight suiting up for practices ahead of Week 3.
Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24
Drake Maye reveals Patriots’ focus to get out of offensive rut
Two weeks into the season, the New England Patriots are still searching for answers on offense. What was supposed to be an explosive start coming off an appearance in the Super Bowl has instead become an early-season struggle to find consistency.
Mack Hollins News / HITC / September 24
Analyst says the Patriots ‘should be embarrassed’ by latest news on Mack Hollins contract talks
Greg Bedard has criticised the New England Patriots over their handling of Mack Hollins’ contract, saying the team “should be embarrassed” after changing the receiver’s incentives before the season.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez highlights teams’ respect for Drake Maye amid 1-1 start
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez knows a true leader when he sees one. Entering his second season, quarterback Drake Maye is earning the trust of the entire locker room as the franchise builds momentum following a solid 1-1 start to the 2026 campaign.
New England Patriots News / HITC / September 24
Mike Vrabel makes blunt ‘dog’ admission on Patriots playcalling amid Drake Maye concerns
Mike Vrabel has admitted that some New England Patriots play calls have been “dog ****” as questions continue to grow around the offence and quarterback Drake Maye.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23
Patriots Injury Rumors: Lomu, Schooler, Hollins
With news that Patriots starting right guard Michael Onwenu is set for an extended absence after breaking his right ankle, New England could get creative in order to fill the hole.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Patriots' Edge Depth Already Being Stretched to Near Dangerous Levels: Is Help on Way?
The injury report and the waiver wire can tell an awful lot about a National Football League team. Wednesday, each told a story of preparation and precaution for the New England Patriots at the edge and linebacker position.
Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / September 23
4 Things Patriots QB Drake Maye is Working On Ahead of Jaguars Matchup
Drake Maye will be the first to tell you that he hasn't played up to his standards so far in 2026. The New England Patriots quarterback — with four interceptions and just one passing touchdown to his name through two weeks — has missed with the football at times and struggled with touch on balls past the sticks.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Rhamondre Stevenson vs. TreVeyon Henderson: Mike Vrabel Clarifies the Patriots' Backfield Split
When Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled during New England‘s 20-3 win over Pittsburgh, it raised questions about the running back playing time distribution. With the uptick in touches, TreVeyon Henderson made the most of his opportunities with a team-high 76 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 23
'Scared' Drake Maye singled out amid Patriots' offensive struggles
Just months after finishing one vote shy of his first career MVP, he's looked like a shell of himself through two weeks.
Michael Onwenu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Patriots Place OL Michael Onwenu On IR Among Three Roster Moves
The New England Patriots announced they have placed OL Michael Onwenu on injured reserve after he suffered a broken right ankle. The Patriots also signed P Mitch Wishnowsky to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and signed TE Tanner Conner to the practice squad.
Mike Vrabel News / PatsFans.com / September 22
'I Blew It': Vrabel Takes Blame for Patriots’ Back-to-Back Timeouts Sunday vs Steelers
Head coach Mike Vrabel did not mince words when asked about the back-to-back timeouts from Sunday’s game during his Monday press conference. The miscue
New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / September 21
One overlooked move from this summer could end up bailing out the New England Patriots amid latest injury blow
The New England Patriots got some brutal news on Sunday — but things could have been much, much worse if not for an overlooked move this summer. The New England Patriots have made it 2 for 2 in games played this season with a gut-punch injury to someone on the offensive side of the football.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 21
Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses if Drake Maye is dealing with confidence issues amid struggles
Maye finished second in 2025 MVP voting behind Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, but the 24-year-old did not play at such a level over the first two games of the ongoing campaign.
Mack Hollins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20
Patriots WR Mack Hollins Reworked Incentives To Avoid Being Released
Patriots WR Mack Hollins reworked his incentives before the season to make them harder to reach and to avoid being released by the Patriots, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. “Nobody wants to change anything, but that’s sometimes what happens,” Hollins said.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Robert Spillane warns Patriots about Steelers' Aaron Rodgers after Week 1
It doesn't sound like Spillane and the Patriots will be taking Rodgers and the Steelers lightly in Week 2.
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