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What Mike Vrabel thinks of Stefon Diggs’ girlfriend Cardi B, ‘this girl is…’

Mike Vrabel did not sound annoyed or distracted when Stefon Diggs’ relationship came up. Instead, the veteran coach leaned into the personality around Diggs’ girlfriend Cardi B and made it clear he finds the whole situation entertaining rather than disruptive.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / February 5

Rob Gronkowski reacts to Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft Hall of Fame snubs

Gronkowski addressed Belichick and Kraft not making the Hall of Fame.

Roger Goodell makes statement on Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub

Terrell Owens sends warning to Tom Brady after Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft Hall of Fame snubs

Former Patriots QB Tom Brady makes statement on Robert Kraft Hall of Fame snub

Patriots players react to reported Robert Kraft Hall of Fame snub

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / HITC / February 5

Patriots star fights tears as he pays tribute to late dad days before Super Bowl 60

New England Patriots star Rhamondre Stevenson was left teary-eyed as he paid tribute to his late dad, just days ahead of Super Bowl LX where they will face Seattle Seahawks in his first Super Bowl appearance.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

How many of the starters from the last Super Bowl matchup between New England and Seattle (in 2015) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-TD-catch Super Bowls' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / February 5

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels says Drake Maye is like Tom Brady in this way

New England Patriots fans and other members of the NFL community predictably began comparing second-year quarterback Drake Maye to franchise legend Tom Brady long before Maye guided the Patriots to a Super Bowl LX showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.

Patriots provide injury update on QB Drake Maye ahead of Super Bowl LX

Patriots owner Robert Kraft opens up about replacing Jerod Mayo with Mike Vrabel

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson expands on how Drake Maye improved beyond his numbers

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

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

Patriots CB Would Love to Play International Game in Mexico

With the NFL announcing this week that a 2026 regular season game will be played in Paris, France, for the first time -- as well as announcing the return of a game to Mexico -- it opens up the possibility of the New England Patriots potentially playing outside of the United States next season.

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

Patriots WR Sends Encouragement to Lindsey Vonn After ACL Tear

While New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs may be singularly focused on his team’s showdown with the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, he may also have a unique interest in the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.

Drake Maye News / HITC / February 5

How Patriots’ Drake Maye helps his wife with baking is going viral

Drake Maye has gone viral for something that has nothing to do with throwing a football. The New England Patriots quarterback was caught in a light-hearted moment, and fans have embraced a side of him that feels refreshingly normal.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / February 5

What Raiders reportedly may want in Crosby trade amid Pats rumors

What Raiders reportedly may want in Maxx Crosby trade amid renewed Patriots rumors

Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5M contract extension last offseason, so the Raiders theoretically don't have to trade him for pennies on the dollar this winter.

Five potential trade destinations for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Maxx Crosby makes feelings clear as Cavaliers land James Harden in major trade

Packers' Micah Parsons has this regret about relationship with Cowboys' Jerry Jones

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Tom Brady News / HITC / February 5

What Dave Portnoy thinks of Tom Brady’s shocking New England Patriots betrayal

Dave Portnoy believes Tom Brady has finally crossed a line that New England Patriots fans cannot ignore. The Barstool Sports founder reacted strongly after Brady publicly distanced himself from New England ahead of Super Bowl 60, a stance that struck a nerve across the fanbase.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / February 5

3 Things the New England Patriots Must Do to Win Super Bowl LX

SAN FRANCISCO — Suffice to say, these are not the New England Patriots we expected at the beginning of the 2025 season. After matching 4-13 seasons in 2023 under Bill Belichick and in 2024 under Jerod Mayo, the franchise cleaned house with a second-year Exec.

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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.

Drake Maye News / Field Level Media / February 5

Super Bowl LX: QB Drake Maye shows no sign of shoulder injury

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as on-field preparations for Super Bowl LX against Seattle shifted gears.

Drake Maye News / Field Level Media / February 4

Super Bowl injury report: Pats QB Drake Maye practices in full

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- New England Patriots fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Quarterback Drake Maye was a full participant in practice Wednesday as the Patriots prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / February 4

Patriots follow leader, return to routine in 'critical' Super Bowl LX prep

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Everything Mike Vrabel told players was possible in his first season as head coach of the New England Patriots happened, so even the elder statesmen on the roster are sticking with their plan to follow the leader as Super Bowl LX preparation shifts gears on Wednesday.

Tom Brady News / Gridiron Heroics / February 4

'I Don’t Have a Dog In the Fight': Tom Brady Refuses to Publicly Support Patriots Before Super Bowl LX

Tom Brady made a point of staying neutral as Super Bowl LX approaches, declining to throw his public support behind the New England Patriots, his former team.

Stephen A Smith News / Gridiron Heroics / February 5

'Hall of Shame': Stephen A. Smith Airs Disappointment Over Hall of Fame Snubs on Patriots Legends

Stephen A. Smith sharply criticized Pro Football Hall of Fame voters after both Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft failed to secure induction in the 2026 cycle.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 4

Insider celebrates unsung Patriots hero of Super Bowl run

The New England Patriots chase their seventh Super Bowl title without Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, etc. Past title winner Mike Vrabel rebranded the 2025 “Patriot Way” with new stars.

Drake Maye News / Yardbarker / February 4