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Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Mike Vrabel Has First-Hand Experience with Nightmares in Miami and How to Avoid Them

A key cog at outside linebacker on arguably the greatest New England football team of all time, the 2004 Patriots, Mike Vrabel absorbed a first-hand lesson on playing the Dolphins in Miami on Monday Night Football.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / October 28

New England's Two Tight End Sets Give Drake Maye His Best Weaponry Moving Forward

Drake Maye had an abysmal start to the 2026 season, but has recovered over the last four weeks with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions, getting New England three wins in its last four games and back into the AFC playoff picture.

Josh Downs News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Rekindling Tar Heel Magic: Why New England Must Target Josh Downs Following Trade Request

The New England Patriots have a clear need for a proven wide receiver who can quickly come in and prove that he is on the same page with quarterback Drake Maye.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / October 28

Patriots Should Pounce on Now-Available Colts WR (and Drake Maye's Former Teammate)

As it stands right now, the New England Patriots have four healthy wide receivers on their active roster. Should they add another one ahead of the Nov.

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.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 28

Analyzing How Patriots' Trade Acquisitions Have Fared in 2026

The NFL's trade deadline is two weeks away, and while the New England Patriots could end up making a move, I don't see them doing anything major. Maybe a depth piece here or there could help, but if you're expecting a big name — I wouldn't expect it.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 28

Patriots Host Feel-Good Halloween Costume Party for Pediatric Cancer Patients

For New England Patriots linebacker Benton Whitley, his Tuesday evening meant a little bit more. An off day from his time on the practice field, the 27-year-old — who grew up in Springfield and played his college ball at Holy Cross — traded in his pads for a Bullseye onesie.

New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / October 28

2 Crucial Changes The Patriots Offense Should Make

The New England Patriots offense has seen significant improvement this season, but their loss against the Chicago Bears exposed some areas for development.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Patriots rumors: NE insider dumps cold water all over trade deadline fireworks

With the New England Patriots (4-3) losing to the Chicago Bears last Thursday, 30-24, the fanbase is no doubt wondering how the team is looking to improve itself ahead of the Nov.

Kyle Williams News / New England Patriots on SI / October 27

The Path to Production for Young Patriots WR Kyle Williams

FOXBORO - Kyle Williams has seen increased playing time as injuries pile up in the New England Patriots' wide receiver room. However, that uptick hasn't translated into consistent on-field production, as Williams has recorded just six catches for 147 yards and a score through seven weeks.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 27

League executives and coaches had a clear favorite in the Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye debate, even before Chicago’s win over New England

NFL expert Albert Breer polled league executives and coaches on which QB they would rather have between Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, and the results were eye-opening.

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 / New England Patriots on SI / October 27

True or False: Debunking Narratives Surrounding the 4-3 Patriots

With three on the season, the New England Patriots have already accumulated the same amount of losses through seven weeks than they had in 17 weeks last year.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 27

Mike Vrabel 'proud' of Malik Willis ahead of Patriots-Dolphins game

Long before Vrabel began serving as the head coach of the Patriots, he was the Tennessee Titans' head coach when that organization grabbed Willis in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Why Patriots' Mike Vrabel isn't worried about A.J. Brown after shaky outings

The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / October 26

New England Patriots Acquire Defender Who Once Had 12 Sacks

The New England Patriots added outside linebacker Jose Ramirez to their practice squad on Monday as part of ongoing adjustments to the unit, the team announced.

Mike Vrabel News / EssentiallySports / October 26

'Every Time I Gotta Cuss at Him': Mike Vrabel Reveals Struggle to Control Anger at NFL Refs After $250K Fine

Mike Vrabel is not the only NFL head coach who has had trouble keeping his emotions in check around officials. The New England Patriots coach, Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, and New York Jets’ Aaron Glenn have all reportedly been hit with $250,000 fines for their conduct toward referees.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Patriots Made Three Roster Moves Today

The New England Patriots announced they released P Bryce Baringer from injured reserve today. Additionally, the team signed OLB Jose Ramirez to the practice squad and released OL Jacob Rizy.

Bryce Baringer News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Patriots Release Player After 3 Seasons

Bryce Baringer is leaving the New England Patriots after three seasons with the team. The punter has been released after spending the 2026 season on injured reserve, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

Mike Vrabel News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Mike Vrabel Cuts Ties With Bill Belichick-Era Patriots Star After Injury-Plagued Start to Season

The New England Patriots have made a difficult roster decision as they ended a three-season run with one of their most familiar special teams player. Head coach Mike Vrabel’s team has now opted to move on from punter Bryce Baringer, after he was removed from injured reserve.

Bryce Baringer News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26

Patriots To Waive P Bryce Baringer

Bryce Baringer operated as the Patriots’ punter during his first three seasons in the NFL. His time in New England is now coming to an end, however. Baringer is being waived, as first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 26

Why Patriots' Vrabel isn't worried about Brown after shaky outings

Why Patriots' Mike Vrabel isn't worried about A.J. Brown after shaky outings

Brown has not enjoyed the start of his New England Patriots tenure that he likely envisioned when he was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Patriots this past spring.

Bears-Patriots 'TNF' takeaways: Caleb Williams outduels Drake Maye

Drake Maye accepts blame for costly mistake after Patriots' loss to Bears

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

TreVeyon Henderson News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Patriots Receive Jarring TreVeyon Henderson Trade Update

The New England Patriots have entered an unexpected conversation as the NFL trade deadline draws near, with second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson emerging as a name that would make any deal feel genuinely shocking.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Bears' Johnson gets honest about impact of Kmet's 'serious' injury

Bears' Ben Johnson gets honest about impact of Cole Kmet's 'serious' injury

Not able to celebrate their "Thursday Night Football" win too long, the Chicago Bears learned devastating news about a key player on Friday.

Bears are 5-2 — and it's time to ask the scary question

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

Lamar Jackson update puts pressure on offense ahead of Bengals game

Brian Schottenheimer insists he's an 'elite play-caller' amid hot-seat chatter

Cowboys' Jerry Jones reacts to Schottenheimer's 'elite' label

Alijah Vera-Tucker News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Patriots Place LG Alijah Vera-Tucker On IR

The Patriots placed starting left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve on Thursday, per a team announcement. A hamstring injury will sideline him for at least the team’s next four games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21