Former New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons earlier this week. The 30-year-old, who spent parts of four years with the Patriots, took to social media to announce the news.
His time without a team may not last much longer.
After 10 sacks total in five National Football League seasons, Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots unlocked K’Lavon Chaisson. Taken 20th overall in 2020 by Jacksonville, Chaisson was plucked off the scrap heap by the Patriots and went from “bust” to integral piece of an AFC championship defense.
As it stands right now, one of the weakest positions on the New England Patriots is the linebackers. After plenty of changes to that room this offseason, which included the departures of Jack Gibbens, Jahlani Tavai and Marte Mapu, that group of players is entering 2026 on the other side of the 8-ball.
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?
One of the quieter situations developing during the offseason with the New England Patriots has to do with the makeup of the offensive roster as the team prepares for training camp.
The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.
After he was unable to earn a roster spot with the Giants last August, Cory Durden settled for a spot on the Patriots’ practice squad. A year later, Durden is vying to become the Patriots’ starting nose tackle, per Avery Hill of the Boston Globe.
When New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane spoke about what he did with his offseason down time, fans breathed a collective sigh of relief. “Kept it really basic.” “Spent a lot of time with the family.” “Worked my crafts.” “Got healthy.” Boom!
Fresh off the Super Bowl, with one of the hot commodities in the National Football League at quarterback, the New England Patriots again matter. For much of Patriots Nation, that translates to two words – road trip!
With all the hype of the offseason acquisitions at wide receiver, Mack Hollins and the year he put together in 2025 with the New England Patriots have gone a bit overlooked.
Here are five free agents worth monitoring over the next month.
Like it or not, the soap opera regarding journalist Dianna Russini’s involvement with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is ongoing. Just last week, the New York Timespublished its investigation into Russini’s actions when she was working for The Athletic (which is owned by the Times).
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
The critics hammered the New England Patriots in the 2025 offseason for the acquisition of Milton Williams. “Four years and $104 million for a guy who
The New England Patriots are currently taking part in offseason workouts as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are looking to build off the success of last year, which featured a trip to the Super Bowl, where they were demolished by the Seattle Seahawks.
How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
The New England Patriots were hoping for a year of progress when they hired Mike Vrabel to become their head coach last year. He had the background and the know-how as a Super Bowl-winning player with the team and a previous six-year assignment as head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
Have two countries emerged as front-runners for an expanded NFL international schedule?
As the Patriots were in the midst of their second straight 4-13 season in 2024, trade interest from around the league came in with a focus on some of the team’s young, promising talent.
A New York Times report has new information about former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
Darnold didn't need to be elite during his club's 29-13 Super Bowl LX win over the New England Patriots this past February to get his hands on the Vince Lombardi Trophy. That doesn't mean he's thrilled with how he played on the sport's biggest stage.
Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have spent the better part of two decades defining an era of NFL football.
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.
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.
The Patriots are in a pretty good spot after reaching the Super Bowl last season, but there are a couple things they need to address ahead of training camp.
The Patriots reunited Brown with head coach Mike Vrabel and saved him from his discontent in the City of Brotherly Love.
The Patriots are likely to play the waiting game with their young defensive back.
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