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Why Stefon Diggs Was Never Going to Return to the Patriots

Back in June, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about potentially bringing back Stefon Diggs for a second season. The wide receiver, coming off the team's first 1,000-yard receiving season since Julian Edelman in 2019, had remained unsigned since the Patriots released him in March ahead of free agency.

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Patriots QB Drake Maye responds perfectly to new contract question in training camp

Drake Maye has already hinted towards his own contract situation ahead of next year with the New England Patriots. Christian Gonzalez is currently negotiating his own new deal with the Patriots having been selected in the draft back in 2023.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Patriots Already Facing Trouble With Key Offseason Addition

Romeo Doubs sat out Wednesday’s practice with the New England Patriots, prompting a brief wave of concern among fans still adjusting to the team’s newly remade receiving corps.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Stefon Diggs gives Jayden Daniels what he needs for comeback year

Stefon Diggs gives Jayden Daniels what he needs for comeback season

The Washington Commanders spent months collecting possible answers at wide receiver.

Did Commanders land one of the biggest steals of NFL offseason with Stefon Diggs addition?

Commanders signing Stefon Diggs makes sense for multiple reasons

Commanders seemingly make decision on Stefon Diggs, 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

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How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?

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A.J. Brown News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

2-time Super Bowl champion WR reveals welcome message to Patriots’ A.J. Brown

The New England Patriots traded for wide receiver AJ Brown in an effort to win a Super Bowl title. Danny Amendola, who won two Super Bowls with the Patriots, understands exactly what it’s going to take.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 5

Golf, Tennis and Real Estate: Catching Up With Former Patriots WR Danny Amendola

FOXBORO --- Former New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola became a fan-favorite in his five years with the team. In that time, he contributed to two Super Bowl victories, both of which he played a pivotal part in winning.

Stephen A Smith News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Add Silencing Stephen A. Smith to Patriots Agenda for 2025

Will the New England Patriots ever be able to put the weak 2025 schedule behind them? According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the answer to that question is no — that is, unless Drake Maye, A.J.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 5

Drake Maye-Josh McDaniels Relationship Should Even Better for Patriots in Year 2

FOXBORO --- Drake Maye is not Tom Brady. Not even close. But the current New England Patriots quarterback has the same offensive coordinator, and that's good enough.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Commanders signing Stefon Diggs makes sense for multiple reasons

Despite having to wait until training camps were underway, Diggs has finally found a new NFL home, and one in a familiar setting.

Did Commanders land one of the biggest steals of NFL offseason with Stefon Diggs addition?

Commanders seemingly make decision on Stefon Diggs, 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

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Stefon Diggs News / Field Level Media / August 5

Reports: WR Stefon Diggs to sign with Commanders

The Washington Commanders are set to sign four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday. Diggs, 32, played last season with the New England Patriots and posted his seventh 1,000-yard campaign in the past eight years.

Stefon Diggs News / Yardbarker / August 6

Did Commanders land one of biggest steals of offseason with Diggs?

Did Commanders land one of the biggest steals of NFL offseason with Stefon Diggs addition?

On Wednesday, the Commanders added a No. 2 wide receiver to pair with WR Terry McLaurin and quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Diggs gives Jayden Daniels what he needs for comeback season

Zay Flowers immediately told Ravens which player should get paid next

Aaron Donald takes most significant step yet toward return to Rams

Insider shares warning about Jahmyr Gibbs saga after Bijan Robinson deal

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Jadeveon Clowney reveals main reason he returned to Texans

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Stefon Diggs has signed with a new NFL team

Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now set to play his 12th season in the NFL. On Wednesday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Washington Commanders have agreed to sign Diggs just days before Week 1 of the preseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Commanders seemingly make decision on Diggs, Aiyuk

Commanders seemingly make decision on Stefon Diggs, 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

Diggs and Aiyuk are two big-name wide receivers who had repeatedly been linked with a Commanders team that could use some help at the position since this past spring.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 5

Commanders To Sign Stefon Diggs

After a long stay in free agency, four-time Pro Bowler wide receiver Stefon Diggs has finally found his next team. Diggs is joining the Commanders, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports.

Stefon Diggs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Commanders Signing WR Stefon Diggs

Update: Jordan Schultz reports the Commanders are signing veteran WR Stefon Diggs to a contract on Wednesday. According to Adam Schefter, Diggs is expected

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

Patriots QB Drake Maye’s Kayshon Boutte comments have insider reading trade tea leaves

One of the biggest storylines of training camp for the New England Patriots has been the play of wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Many thought that Boutte

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Patriots QB Drake Maye Gets New Wide Receiver 1 Month Before NFL Season

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are currently in training camp preparing for the 2026 NFL regular season. Maye is coming off a sensational second year in the league in which he led New England to its first Super Bowl appearance since legendary quarterback Tom Brady left the franchise.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 5

ESPN proposes Patriots trades involving Kayshon Boutte, Kayvon Thibodeaux

The New England Patriots are entering the 2026 season looking to avenge their Super Bowl loss. Throughout training camp, head coach Mike Vrabel and company are evaluating all aspects of the roster.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 5

Patriots' Will Campbell gets an unexpected endorsement

After an unsteady rookie season that culminated with a disastrous performance in the Super Bowl, Campbell recently got a vote of confidence.

A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez nearly scuffle during Patriots training camp

Patriots WR A.J. Brown makes statement with both words, actions

Patriots' A.J. Brown explains his mindset ahead of practice vs. Eagles

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DJ James News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Giants Signing CB D.J. James

According to Dan Duggan, the Giants are signing CB D.J. James to the roster. He worked out for the team on Tuesday. New York will need to make a corresponding move to free a roster spot. James, 25, was drafted out of Auburn with the No.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4

Patriots Claimed WR Tejhaun Palmer Off Waivers From Cardinals

The New England Patriots announced they have claimed WR Tejhaun Palmer off the waiver wire from the Cardinals. To make room, they waived UDFA TE Jeremiah Franklin.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 4

Brown, Gonzalez nearly scuffle during Patriots training camp

A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez nearly scuffle during Patriots training camp

According to Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal, things got a bit heated in the Patriots' Monday practice.

Patriots' A.J. Brown explains his mindset ahead of practice vs. Eagles

Patriots WR A.J. Brown makes statement with both words, actions

Patriots' Drake Maye responds to A.J. Brown's plea for targets

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A.J. Brown News / Yardbarker / August 4

Pats' Brown explains his mindset ahead of practice vs. Eagles

Patriots' A.J. Brown explains his mindset ahead of practice vs. Eagles

Brown won't have to wait long to show his former team what it is missing.

Patriots WR A.J. Brown makes statement with both words, actions

Patriots' Drake Maye responds to A.J. Brown's plea for targets

Eagles hit with disappointing Makai Lemon report

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 3

Patriots WR A.J. Brown makes statement with both words, actions

Motivated to prove himself to his new team, Brown made a statement with both his words and actions on Monday.

Brown wants one adjustment from Drake Maye

Maye responds to Brown's plea for targets

Broncos QB Bo Nix raves about 'explosive playmaker' Jaylen Waddle

Malik Willis' top WR target emerges at Dolphins' camp

Bears get tough defensive injury news out of training camp

Eagles hit with disappointing Makai Lemon report

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 3

Three NFL players who could be traded during the 2026 season

Once the regular season begins, the trade market typically comes alive.

Texas QB Arch Manning's famous last name could be a double-edged sword for his 2027 NFL Draft stock

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New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / August 2

Patriots Could Move On From WR Kyle Williams?

Throughout the offseason, the Patriots’ WR corps has received plenty of attention. The club’s long-rumored trade for A.J. Brown and Kayshon Boutte ’s status as a trade candidate have been especially prominent storylines, and as Brown settles in at his first training camp as a Patriot, Boutte’s future remains a talking point.