Christian Gonzalez was the New England Patriots' first round pick back in 2023, the final first round selection of Bill Belichick's tenure as head coach.
The New England Patriots are entering a season with plenty of expectations. Whether it's defending their division and conference titles, or just continuing to win games at the pace they did last season, eyes will be on this team as they head into the 2026 season.
New England signed S Kevin Byard in free agency, bringing in a veteran presence to the secondary with plenty of familiarity with HC Mike Vrabel. Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker couldn’t say enough about how much Byard’s experience will help, considering he’s played against most offensive coordinators in the NFL.
Despite being in the depths of the offseason and several months removed from his debut in the Super Bowl, Drake Maye's sparkling 2025 season is continuing to be recognized on the national stage.
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
The New England Patriots had one of the most shocking seasons in franchise history a year ago, improving on back-to-back four win seasons to suit up in the Super Bowl.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
Drake Maye delivered a sensational campaign in 2025 alongside offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, transforming the New England Patriots into Super Bowl contenders.
Four days and eight selections into the release of the 2026 NFL Top 100, no New England Patriots are there to be found. Unlike past seasons, though, the poll, conducted by the NFL Network with the votes tallied by National Football League players, should have a distinct Patriots flavor this time around.
There are high expectations for New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown, who is expected to elevate the play of others. And here is where an ESPN analyst ranked the Eagles and Patriots playmakers after the high-profile trade.
The days keep ticking off the calendar, and no news of a Christian Gonzalez contract extension is in sight. The possibility exists that the New England Patriots star cornerback could “hold in” at training camp in late July if a deal is not done.
Remember when the New England Patriots splurged in free agency back in 2021 and signed both Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith? It didn't work out, as Smith lasted just two seasons before getting traded to the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2023 season.
Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots had hoped the low points of the offseason were behind them. A.J. Brown was finally in town. The former Eagles wide receiver and his new QB Drake Maye bonded instantly, flashing nicely at the recent mandatory minicamp.
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
It's more than obvious that the New England Patriots' schedule this season will be far harder than the one they had a season ago. Now playing a first place schedule after making the Super Bowl, the target is squarely on the Patriots' back in 2026.
Logan Mankins. Zack Martin. Joe Thuney. Marshal Yanda. Just because the NFL tells you that you need to kick inside to guard despite a collegiate career at offensive tackle doesn't mean you can't be a special player, and the four names above are among the best examples of that reality.
Based on money alone, the New England Patriots have major expectations for their defensive linemen. The duo of Milton Williams and Christian Barmore are two of the team's highest paid players this year, combing for $45.6 million of the Patriots' cap space.
A veteran of 10 National Football League seasons with three different teams, Kevin Byard could be coming near the end of his run at age 32. Three All-Pro years at safety, including 2025 with the Chicago Bears, have helped Byard cash in for well over $75 million in his career.
After skipping volunteer organized team activities this spring, Kayshon Boutte stuck out at New England Patriots mini-camp a couple weeks ago. The fourth-year wide receiver wasn’t afraid to talk about his current state of limbo as it pertains to his football future.
Former NFL reporter Dianna Russini has been in plenty of headlines since the photos with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel came to light. Since then, Vrabel has remained as the coach, but Russini resigned from The Athletic and has not been seen publicly.
Although the addition of A.J. Brown was the bigger headline for the New England Patriots this season, newcomer Romeo Doubs will still make a strong impact in the 2026 NFL season.
A New York Times report has new information about former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
After Scotland national team fans won the hearts of New Englanders, NFL owner Robert Kraft wants to return the favor. Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, held preliminary discussions with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about holding a regular-season game in Scotland, according to The Boston Globe.
Drake Maye faces an enduring challenge that comes with wearing the uniform of the New England Patriots: living in the long shadow cast by Tom Brady. As
Through the opening stages of the FIFA World Cup, Boston experienced an influx of Scottish fans. The highly-publicized takeover from the Tartan Army has drawn glowing reviews from all sides, and an NFL connection could soon emerge off the back of it.
Brown was asked about the teammate he is most excited to compete against in practice, and his answer offered an interesting glimpse into how highly he views one of New England's rising defensive stars.
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is extension-eligible this offseason, as he’s entering the fourth year of his rookie deal with a fifth-year option picked up for 2027.
Inevitably, Drake Maye will always have to deal with Tom Brady's shadow. While expecting Maye to be Brady is silly, that doesn't mean he can't learn something from the all-time great.
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