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Patriots Prioritize Defense Among Five Potential Trade Targets

Since taking the reins in January as the 16th head coach in New England Patriots franchise history, Mike Vrabel has vowed to always do what is in the best interest of his football team.

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Patriots vs. Browns Thursday injury report: Craig Woodson, Kyle Dugger among seven limited

As the New England Patriots headed back to the practice fields, so did two rookies. Outside linebacker Elijah Ponder and safety Craig Woodson returned for Thursday’s work on the Cleveland Browns.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / October 23

'The Way That He Talks to the Players…': Mike Vrabel Weighs In on Drake Maye Being Included in MVP Conversations

With the experienced Mike Vrabel taking over as head coach of the New England Patriots this offseason, some improvements were expected for the young team that finished 4-13 last year.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 23

Legendary Patriots WR Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction

As part of a week-long process, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is announcing who's been advancing into the next stages of the various ballots for the eventual Class of 2026 induction in February.

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There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 23

Three keys for Patriots to avoid trap game against Browns

The Patriots have won four straight and are preparing to face a struggling Browns team they will be expected to beat easily. Here's what they need to do to avoid a surprising loss.

Patriots' Drake Maye addresses renewed concerns about playing style after latest concussion scare

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Will Campbell News / Pats Pulpit / October 23

Will Campbell arm length has become a non-story 7 games into NFL career

One number summed up the discussions about Will Campbell entering the NFL: 33. The widely-referenced threshold supposedly used by offensive line coaches all over the league, an arm length of 33 inches is meant to separate the safe tackle bets from the move-inside-to-guard candidates.

Drake Maye News / Yardbarker / October 23

Maye addresses renewed concerns about playing style after latest scare

Patriots' Drake Maye addresses renewed concerns about playing style after latest concussion scare

Patriots fans held their breath in the third quarter of the Week 7 game versus the Tennessee Titans when Maye had to be evaluated for a concussion after his head bounced off the turf.

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 23

Patriots Have One Major Challenge vs. Browns

The New England Patriots are favorites against the 2-5 Cleveland Browns going into Week 8, but that doesn't mean the game will be a cake walk. The Browns boast one of the league's best defenses through the first seven weeks of the season, allowing the fewest yards of any team that hasn't had their bye week yet.

Antonio Gibson News / New England Patriots on SI / October 23

Patriots RB Makes Major Life Announcement

Antonio Gibson and his family are growing. The New England Patriots running back and his wife — Victoria, also known as Tori — are pregnant with their fourth child.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Patriots in pursuit of fifth straight win as Browns visit

The New England Patriots will be seeking to extend their winning streak to five games and remain in sole possession of first place in the AFC East when they face the visiting Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Patriots expected to search for edge help

While it’s up in the air how much activity will take place before the trade deadline, pass-rushers and wide receivers are the positions that are the most in demand leading up to Nov.

New England Patriots News / The Lead / October 22

Who Has Been the Most Underrated Patriots Player This Season?

In the midst of the Patriots’ shocking rise this season, they have seen huge impacts from some of their star players. Drake Maye has been one of the league’s best quarterbacks this season in only his second year.

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New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / October 22

'We’re All About the Same Age': Tom Brady Admits Mike Vrabel and Wes Welker Roasted Him at the Patriots

Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady proved to be one of the more viral comedic projects that the streaming giant has produced in recent years, with fans of both stand-up comedy and gridiron football coming together to cheerfully send off the greatest quarterback in the history of the game.

TreVeyon Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Fantasy Football: Time to Give Up on TreVeyon Henderson?

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has been perhaps the biggest disappointment in fantasy football. Selected early in the second round, the Ohio State product had the opportunity to earn a high workload in a wide-open backfield.

New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / October 20

New England Patriots: Buzz ahead of the November 4th Trade Deadline

The New England Patriots have been on fire recently, and have been catching the attention of everybody in the NFL world. With a 5-2 start to the season, as well as Drake Maye looking like the league MVP, some media personalities believe New England could be very aggressive ahead of the trade deadline.