New England Patriots: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Drake Maye News / Field Level Media / September 16

Patriots try to regroup behind Drake Maye against Steelers

Drake Maye will be seeking a bounce-back performance when the New England Patriots face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. Maye was intercepted three times in the fourth quarter of New England's 13-10 loss to Seattle in Week 1.

Carlton Davis News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Potential Davis Injury Could Stress Patriots Cornerback Situation

The depth questions at cornerback hung over the New England Patriots’ heads all summer long as Christian Gonzalez waded through contract negotiations and a potential holdout loomed.

TreVeyon Henderson News / Athlon Sports / September 16

TreVeyon Henderson Upgraded to Full Practice Participant Ahead of Week 2

On Wednesday, the New England Patriots received some good news. TreVeyon Henderson was a full participant at practice for the first time since August 24th.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'Last 2-TD catch game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multiple 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 16

Patriots Looking for OG Help With Recent Free Agent Visit

Ahead of their Week 2 matchup this weekend, the New England Patriots are looking around at some free agent offensive linemen. According to Wednesday's NFL transaction wire, the Patriots hosted free agent guard Xavier Newman-Johnson to a visit.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Romeo Doubs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Rob Gronkowski breaks silence on Patriots’ Romeo Doubs wearing No. 87

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reacted to wide receiver Romeo Doubs wearing his No. 87 in the 2026 season. Looking ahead to the Patriots’ Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Gronkowski gave his honest take on Doubs becoming the first player to wear No.

Kay Adams News / The Spun / September 16

Kay Adams Is Not Happy With The Patriots Giving Out No. 87

The New England Patriots decided to give their newly-acquired wide receiver Romeo Doubs the same jersey number that he wore with the Packers – the No. 87.

A.J. Brown News / Stadium Rant / September 16

A.J. Brown’s Replacement And The New England Patriots’ Roster Moves

After the first game of the season, the New England Patriots are moving players around. There are also a couple of changes happening on the practice squad ahead of the next game, mostly returning faces and spaces being filled. There is also the question of who will fill A.J.

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / September 16

Seahawks remain optimistic about Sam Darnold despite latest news

Although Darnold went down early in the Seattle Seahawks' season-opening game, his team still seems to be holding out hope for a quick return, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL insiders share big updates on Seahawks' Sam Darnold, Drew Lock situation

Insider shares new Sam Darnold update for Seahawks' Week 3 game vs. Commanders

Seahawks provide update on Sam Darnold's 'very unique' injury

New timeline for Sam Darnold return to Seahawks revealed

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / EssentiallySports / September 16

'They’re Openly Colluding': Colin Kaepernick Calls for Revolt Against Robert Kraft & 31 Other NFL Owners Amid Macklemore Drama

In his lengthy Instagram post, rapper Macklemore alleged that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran that if Macklemore remained on the tour, Sheeran would not be allowed to perform at Gillette Stadium.

New England Patriots News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Mike Vrabel Fuming With Drake Maye & Co as Patriots’ HC Sends Clear Message Ahead of Steelers Clash

Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are in the same position they were a year ago: 0-1 after losing their season opener following a poor performance.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / September 16

A.J. Brown's Ankle Injury Reopens Patriots' Kayshon Boutte Trade Wound

Following the offseason acquisitions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte requested and was ultimately granted a trade to the Houston Texans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

Patriots linked to desperate move in A.J. Brown's absence

The New England Patriots lost their biggest offseason addition in the season opener. Should they make this move in response?

Drake Maye addresses moving on from mistakes against Seahawks, loss of A.J. Brown

Browns players give very different answers to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders question

Jon Gruden shares advice for Browns regarding quarterback situation

The 'Most 100-receiving-yard NFL games' quiz

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

New England Patriots News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Patriots RB Puts Drake Maye On Notice Ahead of Steelers Clash After Three Interceptions In Week 1

New England’s Super Bowl rematch game against the Seattle Seahawks was supposed to be a statement game. Instead, Drake Maye’s three fourth-quarter interceptions turned a winning opportunity into a gut-punch loss – and now the fallout has reached the running back room.

Mack Hollins News / New England Patriots on SI / September 16

Patriots Rework Mack Hollins' Contract: What Does It Actually Mean?

Mack Hollins and the New England Patriots have renegotiated the wide receiver's contract incentive package for 2026, mostly under the cover of darkness.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Four Patriots Who Have to Rally on Sunday from the Disappointment Against Seattle

The targets to pin the opening-night loss were easy to find – Drake Maye and Romeo Doubs. But there were other New England Patriots, who contributed to the demise.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Steelers Week 2 Scouting Report: What To Know About The New England Patriots

After the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, they now turn their attention to Week 2 in New England. The Patriots are 0-1 after losing their Super Bowl LX grudge match against the Seattle Seahawks.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 16

Maye addresses moving on from mistakes, loss of Brown

Drake Maye addresses moving on from mistakes against Seahawks, loss of A.J. Brown

Maye discussed a disappointing season opener as well as losing his top weapon.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel expands on Drake Maye's mental mistakes after loss to Seahawks

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more

Top rookie performances from NFL Week 1

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 16

Young Patriots WRs Can Step Up This Week vs. Steelers

The New England Patriots could be in crisis mode at wideout for the next few weeks. After a summer where the room was touted as complete, a Kayshon Boutte trade, an A.J.

New England Patriots News / HITC / September 16

AOC calls out New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and NFL owners over Macklemore controversy

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not hold back on her thoughts about Robert Kraft rallying the rest of the NFL owners to ban Macklemore from their stadium.

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Drake Maye’s Week 1 was ugly, but he will have his way with Steelers defense in Week 2 bounce-back

Drake Maye’s 2026 season could hardly have started in more frustrating fashion. The Patriots quarterback walked out of Lumen Field with three interceptions, a 54.9 passer rating, and a painful 13-10 loss.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14

Patriots Made Four PS Moves, Cut RB Hassan Haskins

The New England Patriots announced they have signed WR Chandler Brayboy and OLB Xavier Holmes to the practice squad. To make room, they released RB Hassan

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Pats' Vrabel expands on Maye's mental mistakes after loss to Seahawks

Patriots' Mike Vrabel expands on Drake Maye's mental mistakes after loss to Seahawks

Maye tossed three costly interceptions in the fourth quarter of what became a 13-10 season-opening loss at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.

Blockbuster trades not providing early returns for Patriots, Rams after A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett injury updates

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

Seahawks get more bad news on Sam Darnold's injury

The '2025 NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Inside CB Christian Gonzalez’s Record-Setting Patriots Extension

After negotiations had reportedly ceased, the Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez rekindled talks and finally came to terms on a record-setting extension.