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What Mike Vrabel told New England Patriots after crushing Super Bowl LX loss

Following the New England Patriots’ 29-13 defeat in Super Bowl LX, head coach Mike Vrabel delivered a direct and unifying message to his team. The loss to the Seattle Seahawks closed the chapter on a season that had seen the Patriots re-establish themselves as contenders, but Vrabel made clear the disappointment would be shared collectively.

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Patriots Could Go After David Njoku

The New England Patriots will have plenty of opportunities to retool their offense in the hopes to get back to the Super Bowl in 2026. At first glance, the major needs are obvious: protecting Drake Maye, getting to the passer, maybe another valuable weapon at wide receiver?

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 12

Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Primer: All Picks, Team Needs, Top Prospects and More

With the New England Patriots fresh off a harsh Super Bowl LX loss, it's hard to imagine immediately transitioning to the future. However, that is what New England must do.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / February 11

Kristin Juszczyk Stands With Drake Maye and Ann Michael Maye After Patriots’ Super Bowl Loss

After the Patriots fell 29–13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Feb. 11, Ann Michael took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message reflecting on the season and expressing gratitude despite the disappointing ending.

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New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / February 11

NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/11/26

After they announced 11 futures deals yesterday, the Patriots opted to add on a couple more today: New England Patriots T Sebastian Gutierrez, RB Elijah Mitchell Gutierrez has been a practice squad journeyman since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Minot State in 2022.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Mike Vrabel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Mike Vrabel’s immediate message to Patriots players after Super Bowl loss: ‘We gotta be pissed together’

The New England Patriots ended the 2025-26 season with a 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. After what was an exciting campaign, ended in utter disappointment.

Craig Woodson News / New England Patriots on SI / February 11

Patriots' Craig Woodson Shines Despite Disappointing Super Bowl Loss

While there were few positives to be taken from the field at Levi’s Stadium in the aftermath of the New England Patriots 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, one of the team’s brightest spots on an otherwise dismal night was the gameplay of rookie safety Craig Woodson.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Mike Vrabel, Patriots Lose Cornerback After Super Bowl

Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots made an impressive run through the NFL playoffs, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos in the AFC bracket.

New England Patriots News / The Spun / February 11

Patriots Sign Two Offensive Players To Futures Contracts After Super Bowl Loss

Just three days after losing Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots made a few depth signings for their 2026 roster. The Patriots announced on Wednesday that offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez and running back Elijah Mitchell have been signed to futures contracts.

Miles Battle News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 11

Dolphins Signed CB Miles Battle

The Dolphins announced on Wednesday that they have signed CB Miles Battle to a contract. This is likely a futures deal, which essentially allows players the chance to compete for a roster spot during training camp and offseason workouts.

Elijah Mitchell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 11

Patriots Signed Two More Futures Deals, Including RB Elijah Mitchell

The New England Patriots announced they signed two more players to futures contracts: RB Elijah Mitchell and OT Sebastian Gutierrez. Futures deals are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

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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.

Will Campbell News / New England Patriots on SI / February 11

All-Pro LT Sends Encouragement to Patriots' Will Campbell

The New England Patriots fell to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, in a game that felt even more one-sided than the 16-point gap. And the one player getting the most heat for the loss is left tackle, Will Campbell.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 11

AFC Notes: Drake Maye, Will Campbell, Jeff Hafley, Dolphins, Patriots

New Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley has hired Packers LBs coach Sean Duggan to follow him to Miami as his defensive coordinator. Hafley outlined the decision between

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Breakout WR Listed as Top Free-Agent Fit for Patriots

The New England Patriots had by any standard of the imagination, what can only be described as unbelievably impressive turnaround season under head coach, Mike Vrabel and the emergence of second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Exclusive: Kirk Herbstreit wonders if Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft are getting ‘Pete Rose punishment’ after ‘ridiculous’ Hall of Fame snubs

Kirk Herbstreit feels the same as everyone else — it’s “ridiculous” that former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft were held out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Christian Gonzalez News / New England Patriots on SI / February 11

Patriots' Christian Gonzalez Shares Thoughts on Potential Extension

The New England Patriots have a decision to make when it comes to star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and the 23-year-old made it known where he lies. "Oh, yeah, no doubt," Gonzalez said when asked if he wants to sign a contract extension this offseason during the team's locker room clean-out day, per the Boston Herald.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / February 11

Drake Maye makes feelings on Stefon Diggs clear amid uncertainty

Diggs' future in New England is uncertain.

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New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / February 11

New England Patriots 2026 Offseason Outlook

To say the New England Patriots were ahead of schedule in 2025 is quite the understatement. After back-to-back 4-13 seasons, the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel, proceeded to win their first AFC East title in six years and then advanced to Super Bowl LX.