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2x Patriots Super Bowl Champ Escapes NFL Punishment After Arrest

After a year of not playing football while legal trouble stemming from an August 2025 arrest hung around him, two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, Shaq Mason, has been cleared by the NFL to continue his journey.

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Chiefs Signing TE Thomas Odukoya

Aaron Wilson reports that the Chiefs are signing TE Thomas Odukoya after a successful workout with the team on Friday. Odukoya, 29, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Michigan following the 2022 NFL Draft.

Kyle Williams News / New England Patriots on SI / September 5

Here's Why Patriots WR Kyle Williams is Confident Heading into Year 2

Kyle Williams caught three touchdowns this summer. All of them coming by way of beating his man off the line of scrimmage and sprinting down the sideline.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / September 5

Patriots Hit With Truth Bomb Over Christian Gonzalez Standoff

Former NFL coach Mike Smith expects the New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez to finish a long-term contract soon, even as talks have dragged into the start of the season.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to start at least 150 NFL games in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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Christian Gonzalez News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 5

Patriots rumors: Christian Gonzalez, New England have ‘fundamental disagreements’ over next contract

With just five days remaining before the New England Patriots kick off their 2026 NFL regular season, contract negotiations with star cornerback Christian Gonzalez have hit a significant roadblock.

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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.

New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / September 5

O Captain! My Captain! What The Patriots’ Six Captains Reveal About This Team

What’s the point of having captains on an NFL football team, and why do the New England Patriots need six of them? Walt Whitman wasn’t thinking about the Patriots when he wrote O Captain!

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Why Patriots’ AJ Brown ‘can’t wait’ to play with Drake Maye in Week 1

AJ Brown and Drake Maye have plenty of excitement for their first season as teammates heading into the New England Patriots’ 2026 campaign. Maye is preparing for Year 2 of his NFL career, while Brown gears up for his first year with New England following his stint with the Philadelphia Eagles.

New England Patriots News / HITC / September 4

Mike Vrabel gets real on what the Patriots feel about the Christian Gonzalez situation

The New England Patriots had a complete turnaround last season to make a trip to the Super Bowl. A major part of that team was CB Christian Gonzalez, who is currently at loggerheads with the Patriots over a contract dispute.

Thomas Odukoya News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4

Chiefs Worked Out TE Thomas Odukoya

According to Aaron Wilson, the Chiefs hosted TE Thomas Odukoya for a workout on Friday. The Patriots also hosted Odukoya for a workout in late July, but he left New England without a contract. Odukoya, 29, signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Michigan following the 2022 NFL Draft.

TreVeyon Henderson News / New England Patriots on SI / September 4

TreVeyon Henderson 'Day-to-Day' Ahead of Patriots' Season Opener vs. Seahawks

The New England Patriots are three practices away from their Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, and they've been without three offensive players all week.

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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.

Christian Gonzalez News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Non-Committal On Playing In Week 1

The wait continues with respect to Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots. No extension is in place at this time with a perceived Week 1 deadline approaching.

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Agent shares theory for why Patriots, Gonzalez are in contract standoff

Agent shares theory for why Patriots, Christian Gonzalez are in contract standoff

For a piece published on Friday, former agent and current CBS Sports NFL contracts and salary-cap expert Joel Corry shared a theory for why Gonzalez hasn't yet put pen to paper on a deal.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel shares alarming Christian Gonzalez update for Week 1 game vs. Seahawks

Teammate predicts if Christian Gonzalez will play for Patriots vs. Seahawks without a contract extension

Frustrated Christian Gonzalez reacts to 'trash' contract offer narrative

The 'Rookie passing-TD records' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 4

Patriots' Drake Maye continues to make previous leadership criticisms seem laughable

Heading into the start of the 2026 season, it's almost difficult to believe that some members of the NFL community suggested roughly 12 months ago that New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye hadn't "fully accepted" all that it meant to serve as the undisputed leader of his offense. Wide receiver A.J.

Three NFL favorites that could stumble badly in Week 1

The Athletic reveals findings about relationship between Patriots' Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Patriots Land Intriguing 24-Year-Old Defender Before Week 1

The New England Patriots have continued to fine-tune their roster ahead of the 2026 season opener, signing 24-year-old safety Elliott Davison to the practice squad and releasing defensive tackle Jalen Hunt in a corresponding move, via Spotrac.com’s NFL transaction log.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4

Patriots' Vrabel shares alarming Gonzalez update for Week 1

Patriots' Mike Vrabel shares alarming Christian Gonzalez update for Week 1 game vs. Seahawks

During a Friday appearance on Boston sports radio station WEEI, Vrabel discussed whether the Gonzalez situation is a distraction for New England as the club prepares for its Super Bowl rematch at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.

Teammate predicts if Christian Gonzalez will play for Patriots vs. Seahawks without a contract extension

Frustrated Christian Gonzalez reacts to 'trash' contract offer narrative

Patriots' Mike Vrabel responds to new Dianna Russini report, shares Christian Gonzalez Week 1 update

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Kayshon Boutte News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Kayshon Boutte Led the NFL in the One Deep-Ball Stat That Actually Matters

It is no secret how Jayden Higgins’ injury created a void behind Nico Collins in the Houston Texans’ wide receiver locker room. General manager Nick Caserio had to make a move and he did by acquiring Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 4

Every Position Where the Patriots Must Continue to Look For Help

The New England Patriots have narrowed down their roster to 53, filled their practice squad to the brim and are now prepping for their Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4

NFL reporters share updates on Cowboys trade rumors after interesting contract moves

Eyebrows were raised when Todd Archer of ESPN reported on Thursday night that the Dallas Cowboys had reworked the deals for veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark, cornerback DaRon Bland and tight end Jake Ferguson "to give the Cowboys flexibility as the 2026 season begins or allow the club to carry over any unused space to 2027."

Cowboys' Dak Prescott thankful George Pickens made big decision

Mike Tomlin opens up about Steelers trading George Pickens to Cowboys

Von Miller sends Super Bowl message to new Cowboys teammates

The 'Rookie passing-TD records' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4