New England Patriots: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rob Gronkowski: ‘No other coach’ should ever be first-ballot Hall of Famer after Bill Belichick snub

With the Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement coming Thursday, the reaction continues to come in after Bill Belichick’s first-ballot snub. Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made his thoughts clear on Wednesday.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Patriots Won't Activate RB Before Super Bowl LX

The New England Patriots have officially declined to activate running back Terrell Jennings to the 53-man roster before the Feb. 4 deadline of the 21-day practice window.

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker / February 4

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold reveals injury status ahead of Super Bowl LX

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold entered the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams nursing an injury.

Sam Darnold finally 'home' with Seahawks ahead of Super Bowl matchup vs. Patriots

From draft bust to Super Bowl: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold details NFL journey

Five Seahawks with the most at stake in Super Bowl LX

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / February 4

NFL insider hints at blockbuster trade that could set up the Patriots for plenty more Super Bowl runs in the future

The New England Patriots are gearing up for a Super Bowl in Mike Vrabel's first season at the helm of his former team. Despite their work to finish the present season strong, they, along with the rest of the league, have to find ways to maintain their future to continue going to more Super Bowls with Drake Maye at the helm.

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

How many of the starters from the last Super Bowl matchup between New England and Seattle (in 2015) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-TD-catch Super Bowls' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Patriots QB Drake Maye Honors Military Families Through Folds of Honor Scholarships

There’s something about Super Bowl week that makes you think about sacrifice. The players sacrifice their bodies. Coaches sacrifice time with their families.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Terrell Jennings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 4

Patriots Decline To Activate RB Terrell Jennings From IR

The New England Patriots officially declined to activate RB Terrell Jennings from injured reserve on Wednesday, officially ending his 2026 season. Jennings

Matt Light News / New England Patriots on SI / February 4

Legendary Patriots Tackle Wants To Send Fans To Super Bowl LX

Want to go to the Super Bowl? New England Patriots Hall of Fame offensive tackle Matt Light can help. As part of his non-profit — the Light Foundation — the legendary Patriots champion is offering fans the chance for an all-expenses paid trip to Santa Clara, California to watch New England play in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 4

Mike Vrabel Reveals Drake Maye’s Role in Return to Patriots

Much like the allure of Robert Browning's "The Pied Piper of Hamelin,” the talent and promise of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye apparently played a major role in luring head coach Mike Vrabel back to Foxborough.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 4

Patriots Legend Calls Out HOF Process After Belichick, Kraft Snubs

Like the rest of the football world, former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty is stunned at who the Pro Football Hall of Fame didn't vote into the 2026 class in recent weeks.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / February 4

Lindsey Vonn's coach, Stefon Diggs confident she can ski with ACL injury

Lindsey Vonn's coach and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs are confident that the American skiing great can compete at the Milano Cortina Olympics with a ruptured ACL in her left knee.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / February 4