New England Patriots: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / March 7

Stefon Diggs News: Skip Bayless Explains Why New England Patriots Will Miss Him Next Season

Regardless of whether it was his impending court case or his averaging of 27.5 receiving yards in the playoffs that ultimately prompted the decision, the end result of the 2025 season still proved to be the New England Patriots cutting Stefon Diggs just one year into his three-year, $63.5-million deal.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 7

Possible Patriots OL Replacements Following Garrett Bradbury Trade

The New England Patriots, despite entering the offseason with all five of their offensive lineman under contract for 2026, now have a hole in the middle of it.

New England Patriots News / HITC / March 7

Why Randy Moss ‘sneaked’ into Tom Brady’s hotel before joining New England Patriots

Randy Moss once revealed that he secretly visited Tom Brady’s hotel before eventually joining the New England Patriots. The Hall of Fame wide receiver was determined to play with the legendary quarterback and decided to make his pitch in person.

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Garrett Bradbury News / The Forkball / March 7

Patriots Trade Veteran Center Garrett Bradbury to Bears

The Chicago Bears moved swiftly to address an unexpected roster hole, agreeing in principle to acquire veteran center Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 7

Contract Details Unveiled For Patriots New LB

Earlier this week, the New England Patriots signed former Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jesse Luketa to a one-year deal for the 2026 season.

A.J. Brown News / Pro Football Rumors / March 7

Patriots Have Most Interest In Trading For A.J. Brown

It increasingly seems like an A.J. Brown trade could come together. Despite the financial implications of such a deal, the Eagles seem motivated to move the 28-year-old, though it will likely take a significant offer to make it worth their while.

Marcus Bryant News / New England Patriots on SI / March 7

Patriots' Marcus Bryant Makes Big Off-Field Announcement

New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Bryant has experienced the type of rookie season for which most pro footballers can only dream. Bryant helped the 2025 Patriots defy the odds and the naysayers for the majority of the season and into the playoffs.

New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

New England Patriots Plane To The Rescue! Saves Hundreds Of Americans Stuck In Middle East During Deadly War

The New England Patriots have assisted in operations to bring American citizens home amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. is, of course, involved

Garrett Bradbury News / New England Patriots on SI / March 7

Patriots OL Poised to Move Positions After Garrett Bradbury Trade

New England Patriots offensive lineman Jared Wilson may be on the verge of a career-altering change heading into the 2026 NFL season. Despite spending his rookie season as the team’s starting left guard, the former Georgia Bulldog appears to be the early front runner to become New England’s starting center in the upcoming season.

Stefon Diggs News / Football Analysis / March 7

Patriots Cut 1K-Yard Receiver Who Called Them ‘Family Forever’—$26.5M Cap Hit Sealed Diggs’ Fate

Stefon Diggs didn’t find out he was gone from social media rumors. The Patriots informed him first, telling the four‑time Pro Bowler they planned to release him when the new league year opens on March 11.

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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.

Tommy Devito News / New England Patriots on SI / March 7

Patriots Maintain QB Stability by Re-Signing Tommy DeVito

While the New England Patriots are expected to address several key positions of need during the opening days of the new league year, they appear to be

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Garrett Bradbury News / Field Level Media / March 6

Reports: Bears acquire C Garrett Bradbury in trade with Patriots

The Chicago Bears acted immediately to fill their vacancy at center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Patriots Make Quarterback Decision After Super Bowl Loss

The New England Patriots are bringing back a veteran quarterback for the next two seasons. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots agreed to terms on a two-year, $7.4 million deal with quarterback Tommy DeVito on Friday.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / March 6

New England Patriots trade starter from last year’s Super Bowl team, and it opens up a path for promising 2025 NFL Draft pick

The New England Patriots knew heading into this offseason that they had to upgrade their offensive line heading into year three with Drake Maye at the helm.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 7

Bears reportedly fill center need with Patriots trade agreement

Bears reportedly fill newfound center need with Patriots trade agreement

The Chicago Bears had an unexpected hole to fill this offseason when star center Drew Dalman informed the team he was retiring earlier this week. They did not waste time trying to find his replacement.

Raiders agree to trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens for big draft-pick haul

Patriots' massive trade offer for AJ Brown leaks; Eagles rejected it

Reported DJ Moore deal says all the wrong things about Bills GM Brandon Beane

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Dolphins reportedly set a trade price for Jaylen Waddle

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New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Patriots to trade away a starter from their Super Bowl team

The New England Patriots did not take long to start remodeling after their Super Bowl loss. New England is trading away center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Friday.

New England Patriots News / The Lead / March 6

Which Three Free Agents Must the New England Patriots Re-Sign?

Most teams that reach the Super Bowl find themselves in a cap crunch once the new league year starts; the Patriots are the exception to that rule. Dubbed this year’s overachievers, New England’s turnaround from 3-14 to 13-4 was not only remarkable, but accelerated their timeline to must-win status.

Tommy Devito News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6

Patriots To Re-Sign QB Tommy DeVito

During 2025 roster cutdowns, Tommy DeVito was waived by the Giants. New York’s preference was to keep him in place on the practice squad, but that did not prove to be possible.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / March 7