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On YouTubeNew 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.
New England Patriots 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mike Vrabel News / Football Analysis / April 15
Patriots’ Vrabel Goes Dark 9 Days Before NFL Draft After 9.3M People See Him At Resort With Reporter
The photos landed like a grenade. Mike Vrabel, the NFL’s reigning Coach of the Year, holding hands with a reporter at an adults-only Sedona resort. Sitting together in a hot tub on a private rooftop accessible only from bungalows starting at over $2,000 a night.
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 / Field Level Media / April 15
Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic after Mike Vrabel photos
Amid an internal investigation at The Athletic regarding published photos of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, Russini resigned on Tuesday.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 14
The Best Second-Round Draft Gems in Patriots History
The New England Patriots have found plenty of the stars during the first day of the NFL Draft in their long history. But just because you didn't hear your name called during the first round doesn't eliminate you from becoming a Patriots legend.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 14
Three Late-Round Sleepers Patriots Can't Afford To Miss in NFL Draft
With 11 draft picks, the New England Patriots are more than equipped to stock up on talent during this year's NFL Draft. Whether it's on offense or defense, there's plenty of players lower on the draft boards that could help plug in some of the holes on the Patriots' roster.
New England Patriots News / The Spun / April 14
Former ESPN Star Jemele Hill Calls Out Male NFL Insiders
The drama involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel hasn't ended just yet, but it did take a significant turn this Tuesday. Prior to the NFL's annual league meeting on March 29, Russini and Vrabel were spotted together at a luxurious hotel in Arizona.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 15
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.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 13
Patriots’ Eliot Wolf takes strong Christian Gonzalez stance amid contract dispute
The New England Patriots have not forgotten their Super Bowl loss earlier this year. New England made aggressive improvement during NFL free agency, but they still need to add talent during the draft.
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