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Patriots' Christian Gonzalez Shares Thoughts on Potential Extension

The New England Patriots have a decision to make when it comes to star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and the 23-year-old made it known where he lies. "Oh, yeah, no doubt," Gonzalez said when asked if he wants to sign a contract extension this offseason during the team's locker room clean-out day, per the Boston Herald.

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The 5-time Pro Bowler offering to fix real source of Will Campbell’s struggles

The New England Patriots may still be licking their wounds after Super Bowl 60. New England was crushed by Seattle’s elite defense, losing the Super Bowl 29-13.

NFL News / The Spun / February 11

The Pro Football Hall Of Fame Is Considering 4 Major Voting Changes

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio came under fire a few weeks ago when legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick failed to get inducted on the first ballot.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 11

History Could Be in Patriots Favor After Super Bowl Loss

A lot can be made of a Super Bowl hangover when it comes to the NFL, or if a team will ever make it back before their championship window closes. There's also plenty of history to look at when it comes to the New England Patriots and their ability to rebound from Super Bowl losses.

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / February 11

Drake Maye makes feelings on Stefon Diggs clear amid uncertainty

Diggs' future in New England is uncertain.

What Mike Vrabel said to Patriots players following Super Bowl loss to Seahawks

Drake Maye gives major injury update, makes promise to Patriots fans after Super Bowl loss to Seahawks

Former MVP QB makes big prediction about Patriots' Drake Maye after Super Bowl nightmare

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 11

5 Patriots Veterans Who Won't Be on the Roster Next Season

The New England Patriots are forced to pick up the pieces after losing in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots are a young team, so they have potential to return to the big stage in future years.

Mike Vrabel News / Yardbarker / February 11

What Vrabel said to Pats players following Super Bowl loss

What Mike Vrabel said to Patriots players following Super Bowl loss to Seahawks

The Patriots became the top positive surprise of the 2025 NFL campaign, as they won 14 of 17 regular-season games.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel defends Drake Maye after nightmare outing in Super Bowl loss to Seahawks

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel discusses Will Campbell's future at LT after disappointing Super Bowl LX performance

Hall of Famer Kurt Warner gives Patriots QB Drake Maye advice after Super Bowl flop

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Starters from Super Bowl XXXVI (Patriots/Rams)' quiz

New England Patriots News / Football Analysis / February 11

Why the Patriots Are Most to Blame for Their Blowout Super Bowl LX Loss

The New England Patriots’ dream season crashed Sunday night as they fell 29–13 to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. MVP runner-up Drake Maye was battered by Seattle’s No. 1-ranked defense, tying a Super Bowl record, suffering six sacks—the second-most in Super Bowl history, and committing three turnovers.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / February 11

‘Show Yourselves Cause We Got Questions’: Nightcap Crew Questioned Who Bought the Viral $180 Super Bowl Burger

The viral $180 LX Hammer Burger served at Super Bowl LX sparked quite the conversation. Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, hosts of the popular Nightcap podcast, had plenty to say about the outrageous concession item.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / February 11

New England Patriots 2026 Offseason Outlook

To say the New England Patriots were ahead of schedule in 2025 is quite the understatement. After back-to-back 4-13 seasons, the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel, proceeded to win their first AFC East title in six years and then advanced to Super Bowl LX.

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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.

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New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / February 10

NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/10/26

A pair of AFC East rivals added players on reserve/futures contracts on Tuesday. Here’s the list: Buffalo Bills QB Shane Buechele, WR Jalen Virgil New

Drake Maye News / The SportsRush / February 10

'I Can’t Say I Have Any Regrets': Drake Maye Reflects on Patriots’ Super Bowl LX Loss to Seahawks

In the days leading up to his championship debut at Super Bowl LX, everyone from the betting public to the analysts sitting behind the desk was going against Drake Maye and his New England Patriots.

Robert Kraft News / The Lead / February 10

Kraft’s Lack of Hall of Fame Induction Showcases Patriots Bias

The Patriots dynasty is one of the most prolific eras of pro football. As the stars of the first half of that dynastic run have become eligible for the Hall of Fame, they’ve been shut out.

Will Campbell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 10

AFC Notes: Will Campbell, Sean Duggan, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Miami hired Packers LBs coach Sean Duggan as DC on new HC Jeff Hafley’s staff, making him the second-youngest DC in the league at 32. Duggan discussed why he believes the players will work for him, despite being younger than most other coaches. “Guys just want to be coached, right?