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Former LB Gives Blunt Statement on Patriots' Expectations

The New England Patriots made a variety of changes and adjustments across the course of a busy 2025 NFL offseason to effectively give their roster a sense of new hope heading into their debut campaign under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and perhaps even a chance to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

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Patriots' Tight End Reveals His Role in New-Look Offense

New England Patriots' tight end Hunter Henry will be entering his 10th year in the NFL in 2025, and his fifth with the Patriots. The veteran tight end has been the definition of consistent throughout his career.

Drake Maye News / ESPN / June 23

Drake Maye marries longtime girlfriend Ann Michael Hudson

Maye and Hudson started dating in 2015, with the Patriots quarterback proposing to Hudson in January.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Patriots’ Coach Says Defense Will Be ‘Violent’ This Season

The New England Patriots' coaching staff has a new vision for what they want their defensive identity to be, following the offseason upgrades of multiple key positions of need.

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The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season' quiz

How many of the players who rushed for the most yards in an NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Christian Barmore News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Patriots' Christian Barmore Ready to Move on From Health Crisis in 2024

New England Patriots' defensive end Christian Barmore was a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and had developed a strong, productive first three years in the league.

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NFL quarterbacks who were replaced by future Hall of Famers

We covered how difficult it can be to replace a franchise quarterback . Conversely, here are the players displaced by the arrivals of Hall of Fame passers throughout NFL history.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 23

Patriots Linked to Major Trade for Giants Defensive Star

The New England Patriots have certainly spent a considerable amount of time addressing their defense this offseason after the unit displayed major signs of regression last year.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Patriots Floated as Trade Partner for $68 Million All-Pro Wide Receiver

The New England Patriots spent big to acquire wide receiver Stefon Diggs during the offseason, but the group of pass catchers around second-year quarterback

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 23

Patriots send message to Drake Maye, wife after life-changing event

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is about to enter his sophomore season, and the North Carolina Tar Heels product recently enjoyed an offseason celebration that warranted congratulations from his team.

Robert Kraft News / The SportsRush / June 23

'It Was a Big Risk and I Got Hammered': Robert Kraft Calls Bill Belichick the Best Decision He Ever Made as an Owner

Robert Kraft has owned the New England Patriots since 1994, and since then, the Boston-based franchise has experienced the most successful ownership run in its history.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 23

Patriots Rookie Pass Rusher Earns High Praise from Former Coach

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Though New England Patriots rookie defensive lineman Bradyn Swinson expected to be selected before pick 146 in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft, his descent down the board may have been a blessing in disguise.

Kyle Williams News / New England Patriots on SI / June 22

Lucky Number? Patriots Rookie WR Honors Team Legend

New England Patriots rookie receiver Kyle Williams has chosen to fill some very big shoes as he enters his first season. Perhaps it is more appropriate to say that he is adopting one of the most venerable jersey numbers in franchise history.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 22

Patriots Rookie Earns Eye-Popping Prediction

The New England Patriots certainly put together a strong NFL Draft this year, landing a potential franchise tackle in Will Campbell while also addressing some other areas of need with incredibly talented players.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / June 22

Robert Kraft Admits He Paid 50% Over the Estimated Value to Buy the New England Patriots, Then a Losing Franchise

When Robert Kraft finalized the $172 million purchase of the New England Patriots in 1994, it wasn’t just a local sports story — it made global headlines.

New England Patriots News / The Lead / June 22

Patriots Finally Have a Franchise Running Back

The New England Patriots have had a lot of success in the last 20 years. Led by quarterback Tom Brady, a strong defense and head coach Bill Belichick, the team has won six Lombardi Trophies since 2001.

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New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Patriots Defender Predicted to Get New Contract Next

The New England Patriots have a loaded secondary group, with a mix of young and veteran players. One more unheralded cornerback is Marcus Jones, who does just about anything and everything the team asks him to do, and he could be getting a new contract soon.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 22

Patriots' Drake Maye Makes Major Life Announcement

The New England Patriots are one of the most intriguing teams of the 2025 season. Their offense added several weapons around rising star quarterback Drake Maye.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 22

NFL Legend Throws Shade at Patriots’ Tom Brady

We all remember Deflategate, a scandal that resulted in New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady being suspended for the first four games of the 2016 NFL campaign.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 22

Patriots Hit With Major Reality Check in New Rankings

The New England Patriots have certainly made a whole lot of moves this offseason in an attempt to rebuild a roster that was probably the worst in football last year.

Will Campbell News / New England Patriots on SI / June 22

Analyst Shares Concern About Patriots' Will Campbell

The New England Patriots knew they had to address their paltry offensive line heading into the offseason, so they did just that by making notable veteran additions in free agency and selecting Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick of the NFL Draft.