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Stefon Diggs Unfollows Patriots on Instagram

New England Patriots top wide receiver Stefon Diggs has unfollowed the team on Instagram. This latest development comes ahead of NFL free agency unofficially opening at noon EST on March 9 with the negotiation window (when players can agree to terms), and it officially opening at 4 p.m.

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Two Patriots Among Top 100 Free Agents

Ahead of the upcoming NFL free agency, the New England Patriots have a short list to look at when it comes to which of their free agents they hope to retain.

A.J. Brown News / New England Patriots on SI / March 4

Patriots Get Asking Price for A.J. Brown

If the New England Patriots want to acquire wide receiver AJ Brown in a trade with a Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, they now know what they'd need to pony up.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / March 4

Patriots expected to make this Stefon Diggs move amid A.J. Brown, Alec Pierce rumors

While speaking with reporters during the NFL scouting combine last week, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel neither confirmed nor denied that veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs will spend a second season with the club.

Eagles reporter thinks Patriots could get WR A.J. Brown for this price

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Raiders' Maxx Crosby linked with seven teams as new timeline for possible trade emerges

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Can you name every active NFL player to tote the rock at least 900 times so far in their career?

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / March 4

Patriots Have Clearer Path to Add Explosive Colts WR

As the New England Patriots continue to identify the areas of their roster most in need of improvement, they may have been given an unexpected chance to add a top-flight talent to their corps of receivers.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 4

Only one team makes sense for Trey Hendrickson

The Bengals didn't tag the star pass-rusher, who will now become a free agent.

Were Bengals ever serious about possibly using the franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson?

Bengals were reportedly handed harsh Trey Hendrickson reality before franchise-tag decision

Bills, Ravens must go all-in for Trey Hendrickson

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New England Patriots News / Football Analysis / March 4

Stefon Diggs Lost Super Bowl, Cardi B, And His Freedom In 8 Months—$69M Contract Now On The Chopping Block

Stefon Diggs stood in the Patriots’ locker room after the biggest loss of his life and told reporters he expected to be back next season, like a man who thought the storm had passed.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / March 4

Patriots' Drake Maye Hosts Youth Football Clinic In Hawaii

Drake Maye -- even after finishing a grueling, 21-game season with the New England Patriots -- couldn't be away from the game that long. During his offseason vacation to Hawaii, he helped out with a youth football camp in Hawaii, in conjunction with plenty of University of Hawaii legends.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 3

Boston Restaurant in Trouble After Patriots AFC Championship Party

The owner of a Boston restaurant is in trouble after an incident he says stemmed from a New England Patriots party following their AFC Championship win in January.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / March 3

Patriots Should Look Into Vikings Pass Rusher

Despite their disappointing 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots are looking to build upon what appears to be a strong foundation — especially on defense.

Trey Hendrickson News / New England Patriots on SI / March 3

Patriots Competing With AFC South Team for Trey Hendrickson

The smoke between the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has been palpable over the last few years. This year?

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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 / New England Patriots on SI / March 3

Patriots Named Best Fit For 1,000 Yard WR

The New England Patriots have a major decision when it comes to how they want to address the wide receiver in free agency. Will Stefon Diggs remain on the roster, or will his hefty cap hit force their hand to release him?

Drake Maye News / 5 GOATs / March 3

Drake Maye conducted free camp for Hawaii high school football athletes

Drake Maye is still engaging in football despite the NFL offseason. As Conor Langs of the West Hawaii Today reported, the New England Patriots quarterback conducted a free football clinic while on vacation with his wife in the Aloha State.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 3

Five Tight Ends Patriots Could Sign In Free Agency

With more than $40 million to spend in free agency, the New England Patriots have plenty of resources to go out and spend next month. One of the positions that could of need is tight end, where the top of last season's depth chart is getting up there in age.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Patriots wants to draft an edge rusher. Who does ESPN give them?

The Patriots’ general manager, Eliot Wolf, has officially identified the defensive front as a primary focus for the 2026 NFL Draft. He noted that this upcoming draft class is exceptionally deep at the edge rusher position, presenting a strategic opportunity for New England.

Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Tom Brady's 'Unsung Hero' Discussed Retirement From Patriots

The New England Patriots will soon say goodbye to one of the pillars of their dynasty. Director of Scouting Administration Nancy Meier plans to retire in May after 51 seasons with the club.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 2

Patriots roll the dice and gamble on a total outlier at a position of need in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

The New England Patriots know what it takes to compete for Super Bowls. They showed that they can even do it without the likes of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick in just Mike Vrabel's first year as the team's head coach.

Stefon Diggs News / Yardbarker / March 2