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On YouTubeNew England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 17
Patriots Should Try And Swing Trade For Young AFC WR
A.J. Brown is the number one name on all New England Patriots fans' list of who they want to see join the franchise before the start of the 2026 season.
New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini
Crissy Froyd is now out of a job after her post this week about fellow reporter Dianna Russini.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 16
Patriots Super Bowl MVP to Announce NFL Draft Pick
New England Patriots legend Deion Branch always seemed to rise to the occasion during moments when the spotlight was at its brightest. Accordingly, the two-time Super Bowl champion is once again being called upon to share in one of the team’s signature events of the upcoming NFL season.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Tom Brady Sends Clear Message to Patriots Before NFL Draft
Tom Brady had a tremendous career with the New England Patriots. From starting at quarterback in nine Super Bowl appearances, winning six of them and being named Super Bowl MVP four times, Brady had an incomparable run with head coach Bill Belichick.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 16
Patriots’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 11 picks
Who knows which direction the New England Patriots will go with their first pick? But they have 11 selections overall, along with high expectations and a possible eye on a trade.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 16
What Happens If Patriots Trade Down? Mapping Every Realistic Scenario
This week, New England Patriots executive Eliot Wolf didn't shut down the idea of trading draft picks. Leaving the door open, the executive vice president of player personnel talked about how it's a generally weaker draft class at some spots compared to years past, and how the Patriots are prepping for the draft.
Efton Chism III News / New England Patriots on SI / April 16
Patriots' Efton Chism III Works Out With Local QB Prospect
April 7 marked the New England Patriots' local pro day at Gillette Stadium, with 27 college prospects being invited to take part. Central Connecticut State quarterback Brady Olson was in attendance and clearly made an impression.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 16
Patriots' Kevin Byard sends clear message to Eagles' A.J. Brown amid trade rumors
Numerous reports and rumors have indicated that it is a matter of when and not if Eagles GM Howie Roseman will trade Brown to the Patriots.
New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / April 16
Dianna Russini’s Career Has Received Major Update After Mike Vrabel Drama
Sports media circles are buzzing with questions about the next chapter for veteran NFL insider Dianna Russini after she stepped down from her role at The Athletic this week.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
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.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 16
Former Patriots DB Details Post-Super Bowl Emotions
The result wasn't pretty at all. The New England Patriots had come out of the gate flat in Super Bowl LX, struggling to move the football and having a hard time containing the Seattle Seahawks' running attack.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 16
The Best Late-Round Draft Steals in Patriots History
The 2026 NFL Draft from April 23 to April 25 is fast approaching, and the New England Patriots currently own 11 picks that are retaining the focus of all their fans.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 15
Ranking the Patriots Draft Classes from the Past Decade
The New England Patriots are no strangers to selecting their share of of legendary players via the NFL Draft. From franchise legends such as Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and John Hannah to current stars Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez, the Pats have parlayed their draft day successes into six Super Bowl championships within a two-decade period.
Mike Vrabel News / Total Pro Sports / April 15
Former player: Current Patriots players will demand answers from Mike Vrabel over Dianna Russini scandal
Mike Vrabel put himself in a complex position last week. The coach was photographed at an Arizona resort on March 28 with NFL insider Dianna Russini.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 15
Patriots’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade
A few days before the draft, New England’s strategy is starting to take shape. Recent discussions from ESPN linked the team to the idea of bolstering the interior line to support quarterback Drake Maye.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 15
One Patriots OT Target for Each Round of NFL Draft
The New England Patriots brass has been adamant about keeping Will Campbell at left tackle next season. Morgan Moses, set to enter the second of his three-year deal with the team, won't continue to play for much longer as he begins his age-36 season.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 15
Narrowing Down Potential Patriots Draft Day Trade Candidates
Remember when Mike Vrabel was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans and AJ Brown was traded away on draft night? Not to say that it might happen again, but for the New England Patriots this year, maybe the team decides to swing for the fences during the first or second rounds of the draft.
Mike Vrabel News / The Spun / April 15
Report: Patriots Players 'Want Answers' From Mike Vrabel Amid Scandal
Mike Vrabel established a winning culture for the New England Patriots as soon as he arrived at the facility last year. Fast forward to April 2026, and there are legitimate questions surrounding the veteran coach.
Eliot Wolf News / HITC / April 15
New England Patriots GM remains unimpressed by Fernando Mendoza-led 2026 draft class
New England Patriots GM Eliot Wolf has delivered a blunt assessment of the 2026 NFL Draft class, suggesting it falls short of historical standards despite the hype around Fernando Mendoza.
Robert Kraft News / Football Analysis / April 15
NFL Faces $14.1B Antitrust Reckoning After Forcing Fans Onto 10 Platforms—Kraft Warned Them
A year ago, Robert Kraft stood before the NFL’s power brokers and did something rarely seen from a billionaire owner. He admitted the league was not invincible.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 16
Dianna Russini speaks out amid allegations while confirming resignation in wake of Mike Vrabel controversy
It's now known that Russini won't return to covering the NFL for The Athletic.
Eliot Wolf News / A to Z Sports / April 14
Eliot Wolf provides a peek behind the curtain into New England Patriots’ thought process in first round of 2026 NFL Draft
The New England Patriots will have to wait awhile for their first-round pick, but their approach to their pick is a smart one. The New England Patriots won’t make their pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft until No.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Best Running Backs in New England Patriots History
As great as the New England Patriots have been, most of the franchise’s success came in the days of Tom Brady in the 2000s. Before that, New England teetered between one of the worst teams in the NFL and a, more or less, average bunch, peaking in 1986 in the Super Bowl, but getting blown out.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Best Quarterbacks in New England Patriots History
The New England Patriots are the most successful franchise in NFL history. Much of that success, though, came with Tom Brady at quarterback. The rest of the team’s history is mostly middling, with occasional dips into worse.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / April 13
Patriots Showing Interest In Guards
After spending the fourth overall pick on left tackle Will Campbell and a third-rounder on center Jared Wilson in the 2025 draft, the Patriots are expected to further address the offensive line this year.
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