The New England Patriots were given the script early in training camp last year and there’s little doubt that head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye were happy with the plot development.
While their improbable run to the NFL’s grandest stage put them back in the NFL spotlight, the New England Patriots are determined to ensure that a strong offseason of roster-building keeps them among the league’s elite teams.
The New England Patriots took a larger step forward as a team than anyone was predicting in 2025. They went from one of the worst teams in the league to the AFC champions and fell just short of winning Super Bowl LX.
NFL free agency always thrives on whispers, and this time ex-Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is at the center of it all. As the 32-year-old, four-time Pro Bowler exited the New England squad, the noise grew louder, with none other than Tom Brady trying to make people.
The hope is back in New England. Not to say that New England Patriots fans didn’t have high expectations for the team during the down years at the start of the decade.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Even at age 48, New England Patriots legend Tom Brady has still got it. In a rare return to the gridiron, Brady showcased his seemingly still sharp quarterback skills while guiding the Founders FFC during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on March 21.
BOSTON --- The New England Patriots' emotional leader last season, Stefon Diggs, is gone. Who will step up in that role? According to star defensive tackle Milton Williams, he'd like to step up into a larger leadership role for 2026 -- with a caveat.
BOSTON --- Christian Gonzalez is among the best cornerbacks in the NFL, and his teammate reiterated that sentiment. Milton Williams, speaking at The Track at New Balance with Tedy Bruschi and Danny Amendola, was asked about what it was like to play with the young cornerback this past season.
The Patriots have already made significant moves to enhance their roster, including signing Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal worth up to $80 million and adding cornerback Kindle Vildor on a one-year contract.
BOSTON --- Tedy Bruschi didn't know better during his first season with the New England Patriots. Drafted 86th overall out of Arizona, the hard-hitting linebacker was trying to figure out his place on his new team in practice.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
BOSTON --- Less than a week since the New England Patriots officially announced their partnership with New Balance, which included the naming rights of the team's new practice facility, some of the biggest names over the last 20 years took time to return the favor.
As the New England Patriots continue to restock their roster for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, they are placing a priority on upgrading their defense — with a degree of familiarity.
As the frenzied wave of free-agency frenzy begins to retract across the NFL landscape, the New England Patriots continue to take stock into their remodeled roster for the upcoming 2026 season.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The smoke around AJ Brown joining the New England Patriots just became a wildfire. On Thursday, franchise legend Julian Edelman posted a cryptic GIF on X that has the NFL world convinced a blockbuster deal is imminent.
Chris Broussard has backed the idea of Stefon Diggs joining the Baltimore Ravens, suggesting it could be the move that finally unlocks a Super Bowl push.
For the NFL world and the New England Patriots alike, mock drafts and awaiting late April are upon fans. New England and Head Coach Mike Vrabel added several players in free agency, however headlines were plentiful due to the release of No.
The Eagles have been reluctant to engage in serious trade talks, but Brown seems dedicated to getting traded. That's why his latest activity cannot go overlooked.
Julian Edelman is one of the greatest players in New England Patriots history, and the former Super Bowl MVP could be continuing to help his former team from the sidelines.
FOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots aren’t spending the spring mourning their narrow Super Bowl defeat. Instead, they just finished a calculated spending spree designed to keep Drake Maye in the MVP conversation.
The overall improvement of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye as a second-year pro became one of the most-discussed topics of the 2025 NFL season.
FOXBOROUGH, MA — The New England Patriots just handed Romeo Doubs an $80 million reason to leave the “Frozen Tundra” behind. After leading the Green Bay Packers in receiving during the 2025 season, the 25-year-old wideout is officially the new face of the Patriots’ passing attack.
After falling short in the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots made sure to build upon their successful campaign. Even with some of their key players leaving in free agency, the front office did a great job picking up players to replace them.
Mike Vrabel's football story started long before Foxborough and the New England Patriots just reminded everyone of that this week but in a very unique way. He played at Walsh Jesuit High School before joining the Ohio State Buckeyes on scholarship.
The reigning AFC champion Patriots briefly opened a hole at center when they traded 2025 starter Garrett Bradbury to the Bears on March 5. They already had a homegrown replacement in mind in Jared Wilson, who will shift from left guard to the pivot, executive vice president Eliot Wolf told reporters (via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald).