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'Every Time I Gotta Cuss at Him': Mike Vrabel Reveals Struggle to Control Anger at NFL Refs After $250K Fine

Mike Vrabel is not the only NFL head coach who has had trouble keeping his emotions in check around officials. The New England Patriots coach, Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, and New York Jets’ Aaron Glenn have all reportedly been hit with $250,000 fines for their conduct toward referees.

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New England Patriots Acquire Defender Who Once Had 12 Sacks

The New England Patriots added outside linebacker Jose Ramirez to their practice squad on Monday as part of ongoing adjustments to the unit, the team announced.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Patriots Made Three Roster Moves Today

The New England Patriots announced they released P Bryce Baringer from injured reserve today. Additionally, the team signed OLB Jose Ramirez to the practice squad and released OL Jacob Rizy.

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Bryce Baringer News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Patriots Release Player After 3 Seasons

Bryce Baringer is leaving the New England Patriots after three seasons with the team. The punter has been released after spending the 2026 season on injured reserve, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 26

Veteran OG Eligible to Return Off IR — Do Patriots Activate Him This Week?

Could the New England Patriots end up getting some help back this week against the Miami Dolphins? It's not out of the realm of possibilities. Offensive guard Greg Van Roten, who has been on injured reserve for the last four game with a thigh injury, is eligible to return to the active roster this week.

Mike Vrabel News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Mike Vrabel Cuts Ties With Bill Belichick-Era Patriots Star After Injury-Plagued Start to Season

The New England Patriots have made a difficult roster decision as they ended a three-season run with one of their most familiar special teams player. Head coach Mike Vrabel’s team has now opted to move on from punter Bryce Baringer, after he was removed from injured reserve.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Patriots’ latest roster cut right before injury return highlights brutal nature of business

The NFL can be a tough business. Some would even say it’s cutthroat, as decisions are made based on what’s best for the organization. One of those tough choices was made on Monday, as the New England Patriots made a roster cut decision on a player who had just bounced back from injury.

Bryce Baringer News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26

Patriots To Waive P Bryce Baringer

Bryce Baringer operated as the Patriots’ punter during his first three seasons in the NFL. His time in New England is now coming to an end, however. Baringer is being waived, as first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 26

Why Patriots' Vrabel isn't worried about Brown after shaky outings

Why Patriots' Mike Vrabel isn't worried about A.J. Brown after shaky outings

Brown has not enjoyed the start of his New England Patriots tenure that he likely envisioned when he was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Patriots this past spring.

Bears-Patriots 'TNF' takeaways: Caleb Williams outduels Drake Maye

Drake Maye accepts blame for costly mistake after Patriots' loss to Bears

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TreVeyon Henderson News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Is TreVeyon Henderson a Bust? Evaluating the Patriots Back’s Concerning Year 2 Regression

Coming into the 2025 NFL Draft, TreVeyon Henderson was getting comparisons to Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs thanks to his dynamic playmaking ability and potential to play on all three downs.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Buying or Selling? Defining the Patriots' Real Deadline Strategy at 4-3

With Thursday’s 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, the New England Patriots have matched their regular-season loss total from last season. Last season’s AFC Championship team has never been completely healthy through seven games.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 25

Most Important Patriots Postgame From Week 7 — And What They Mean Going Forward

Sitting at 4-3, the New England Patriots aren't lighting the NFL on fire. But they've played well in their wins, and in their Thursday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears, they also had enough chances to try and win the game.

Christian Gonzalez News / New England Patriots on SI / October 25

Patriots Legend Pokes Fun at Christian Gonzalez's Uniform Number

There might not be a position for the New England Patriots that's so consistently good every single season more than the cornerback position. Ever since their days in the American Football League, the Patriots have always seemed to have a shutdown cornerback.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 25

3 Positions the Patriots May Address at the Trade Deadline

After seven weeks, the New England Patriots are sitting in the thick of the AFC postseason race. They're 4-3, coming off a hard-fought TNF game against the Chicago Bears and now have a long break before their divisional battle with the Miami Dolphins.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 24

Patriots Week 7 Snap Count Analysis: Why Didn't TreVeyon Henderson Play As Much?

The New England Patriots' three game-winning streak was snapped on Thursday night, as they lost to the Chicago Bears 30-24 at Soldier Field. It was a weird game, as the Patriots played well enough to find ways to find the game.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Patriots Dealt $58.5 Million Update Before NFL Trade Deadline

The New England Patriots entered the week at 4-3 after a 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. That setback left them second in the AFC East, a game behind the Buffalo Bills, and underscored ongoing questions about consistency on both sides of the ball.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / October 24

All Three Patriots Losses have Drake Maye Stamp on Them: That's Not a Good thing

Staring at this weekend off and their Thursday night mini-bye, the New England Patriots must come to the realization just seven games in with 10 to play that they have lost as many regular-season games this year as they did a year ago.

Tom Brady News / EssentiallySports / October 24

'Another Year Until I Come on the Show': Tom Brady Makes Decision Against Julian Edelman After His Quip on Legendary QB’s Broadcasting Career

New England Patriots legend Tom Brady’s dynamic with former teammate Julian Edelman is no secret. Brady has never missed an opportunity to engage in some friendly taunting.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Patriots Receive Jarring TreVeyon Henderson Trade Update

The New England Patriots have entered an unexpected conversation as the NFL trade deadline draws near, with second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson emerging as a name that would make any deal feel genuinely shocking.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Bears' Johnson gets honest about impact of Kmet's 'serious' injury

Bears' Ben Johnson gets honest about impact of Cole Kmet's 'serious' injury

Not able to celebrate their "Thursday Night Football" win too long, the Chicago Bears learned devastating news about a key player on Friday.

Bears are 5-2 — and it's time to ask the scary question

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

Lamar Jackson update puts pressure on offense ahead of Bengals game

Brian Schottenheimer insists he's an 'elite play-caller' amid hot-seat chatter

Cowboys' Jerry Jones reacts to Schottenheimer's 'elite' label

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Bears-Patriots 'TNF' takeaways: Caleb Williams outduels Drake Maye

In a game billed as a battle of young star quarterbacks, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears outdueled Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on "Thursday Night Football."

Patriots end first half with one of most improbable touchdowns of season

Mike Florio has theory about teams playing three straight primetime games

Steelers, NFL scrap Paris fan gathering amid civil unrest

Troy Aikman felt Joe Buck 'double-crossed' him amid ESPN contract saga

CBS makes J.J. Watt announcement amid Aikman's uncertain 'MNF' future

Bold predictions for NFL Week 7: 49ers go down, Malik Nabers goes off

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Bears commit disastrous blunder to end first half vs. Patriots

The Chicago Bears defense was already mentally in the tunnel to end the first half on Thursday against the New England Patriots.

Alijah Vera-Tucker News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Patriots Place LG Alijah Vera-Tucker On IR

The Patriots placed starting left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve on Thursday, per a team announcement. A hamstring injury will sideline him for at least the team’s next four games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21