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Patriots Activate Star Linemen Ahead of Regular-Season Finale

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots make their final preparations for a Week 18 showdown with the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, they are also welcoming a pair of prominent linemen back to the active roster.

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Patriots Activate LT Will Campbell & DL Milton Williams From IR

The New England Patriots officially Patriots activated LT Will Campbell and DT Milton Williams to the 53-man roster from injured reserve on Saturday. Both players are expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.

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Patriots Finishing Season With Impressive Draft Class Feat

One of the New England Patriots' most recent roster moves was to bring up a rookie cornerback to the active roster. Earlier this week, the team signed Kobee Minor to the 53-man roster from the practice squad, signaling that the entire rookie draft class will finish the year in uniform (barring injury).

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Mike Vrabel Reveals Patriots' Plan to Defend Dolphins Motion

On paper, the New England Patriots should walk away from their Week 18 battle with the division rival Miami Dolphins as winners. But the NFL isn't played on paper.

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Patriots' Drake Maye Gets Impressive Madden Rating Bump

The year of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye continues to get better by the week. The second-year gunslinger, coming off arguably his best performance as a pro (throwing for five touchdowns in a blowout win over the New York Jets) just got a major boost when it comes to his Madden 26 rating.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / January 3

Mike Vrabel Keeping Patriots Focused Amidst Off Field Issues

For the New England Patriots, headlines outside of the sport of football have been swirling. The Patriots' No. 1 wide receiver of Stefon Diggs is in the midst of being charged with felony strangulation or suffocation, and misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an incident that took place on Dec.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 3

Bill Simmons Makes Patriots’ Drake Maye MVP Argument

Drake Maye is the star of the MVP conversation, the New England Patriots are sitting on top of the AFC East, and now the focus shifts to the only thing left on the checklist: the No.

Drake Maye News / Gridiron Heroics / January 3

'I think he’s been incredible': WNBA star Caitlin Clark names QB that she’s a big fan of

Caitlin Clark added her voice to the NFL conversation by revealing admiration for New England Patriots’ Drake Maye, one of the league’s fastest-rising quarterbacks.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 2

'Drake Maye Is a Game Manager': Cam Newton Reuses Debatable Brock Purdy Take for Patriots QB

After news of Tom Brady’s departure broke, it figured to be a while, if ever, before football fans would have to worry about the New England Patriots being in the Super Bowl.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Christian Gonzalez Has Familiar Response to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore Situations

It has been a terrific 2025 NFL season so far for the New England Patriots, but it hasn’t been entirely rosy — especially off the field of late, as two of their best players are facing legal troubles.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / January 2

Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore speak out for first time since disturbing assault allegations

On Tuesday, TMZ Sports reported that New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault.

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Christian Barmore News / New England Patriots on SI / January 2

Patriots' Christian Barmore Sidesteps Legal Issues

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots returned from the practice fields adjacent to Gillette Stadium for their final session in preparation for a Week 18 showdown against the Miami Dolphins, defensive tackle Christian Barmore spoke with the media for the first time this week.

Stefon Diggs News / New England Patriots on SI / January 2

Patriots' Stefon Diggs Breaks Silence on Legal Troubles

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — To say that New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs has had a tumultuous transition into the New Year may be an understatement.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Mike Vrabel’s promising updates on Patriots’ Will Campbell, Milton Williams

The New England Patriots are entering their Week 18 battle with the Miami Dolphins looking to earn the AFC’s No. 1 overall seed. Having some extra reinforcements in the trenches would get the Patriots closer to their goal.

Tom Brady News / Gridiron Heroics / January 2

Tom Brady Offers Honest Review of Patriots After NFL Week 17

Tom Brady delivered a candid assessment of the New England Patriots after their emphatic Week 17 performance, signaling how far the franchise has come in a short time.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 1

Patriots Making Three Roster Moves

The New England Patriots announced they promoted CB Kobee Minor from the practice squad to the active roster. They also added OL Brenden Jaimes and CB Miles Battle to the practice squad. Jaimes, 26, was a fifth-round pick by the Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Nebraska.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 1

Patriots players respond to Diggs, Barmore allegations

Drake Maye, other Patriots players respond to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Several Patriots players addressed the Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore situations.

Patriots, Stefon Diggs respond to serious allegations with playoffs looming

Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge

Will Campbell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

Patriots Designate Two, Including LT Will Campbell, To Return From IR

The New England Patriots have officially designated rookie LT Will Campbell to return from injured reserve, per HC Mike Vrabel via Mark Daniels. Vrabel