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Patriots Add Giants' Fired DC to Staff to Reunite With Mike Vrabel

The New England Patriots came closer to a championship in 2025 than anyone predicted. After finishing the prior two seasons 4-13, the team tied a league record with a 10-win turnaround under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, while quarterback Drake Maye finished second in MVP voting.

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Patriots To Add Shane Bowen To Staff

Months after being fired as the Giants’ defensive coordinator, Shane Bowen has lined up a new gig. He will once again work with Mike Vrabel. The former Titans DC is reuniting with Vrabel in New England, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 10

Patriots Hire Former Giants DC Shane Bowen

According to Aaron Wilson, the Patriots have hired former Giants DC Shane Bowen to a role on their coaching staff. Ian Rapoport reports that New England

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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?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz

The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Patriots Predicted to Land Drake Maye New 1,000-Yard WR

Following the 2025 NFL season, the New England Patriots opted to revamp their wide receiver room. It began with releasing Stefon Diggs with two more seasons left on a three-year, $63.5 million contract.

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Carnell Tate's stock soaring, pass-rusher debate, more

Steelers eyeing small-school standout who could be a hidden gem

Steelers' potential 2026 NFL Draft plans contradict claims about QB Will Howard

Concerns surrounding Rueben Bain Jr. may work in Cowboys' favor

Jeremiyah Love hypes fellow Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price ahead of draft

New England Patriots News / The Spun / April 10

Dan Le Batard Breaks Silence On Dianna Russini, Mike Vrabel Situation

While the majority of sports media people among major outlets have failed to even acknowledge the ongoing controversy involving The Athletic's Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, Dan Le Batard is finally speaking on the matter.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 10

One Patriots WR Target for Each Round of NFL Draft

Do the New England Patriots need another wide receiver? Unless they get AJ Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, they'll likely need to add one in the NFL Draft.

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

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

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 10

Patriots Draft Preview: Special Teams Doesn't Need Much Retooling

Special teams has always been a staple close to the hearts of New England Patriots fans, and that unit has found a resurgence under coordinator Jeremy Springer.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 10

Patriots Legend's Son Hopes Father Receives Hall of Fame Induction

Before the turn of the century, the New England Patriots were a grab bag each season. Maybe they'd win the conference and play in the Super Bowl. Maybe they'd win one singular game.

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New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / April 9

NFL Draft 2026: New England Patriots must fill glaring need to close Super Bowl gap

The New England Patriots arrived ahead of schedule, reaching the Super Bowl last season, before being run roughshod on by Kenneth Walker III in a blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

New England Patriots News / Football Analysis / April 9

Patriots Pay $70M For Receiver NFL Execs Call ‘No Improvement’

New England just committed $68 million in base value, potentially $80 million with incentives, to Romeo Doubs. A four-year deal for a receiver who caught 55 passes and posted 724 yards last season in Green Bay.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 10

Boomer Esiason comments on Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini photos

Boomer Esiason comments on viral Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini hotel photos

The NFL offseason is still in its early stages, but the viral photos of Vrabel and Russini are certainly garnering a lot of attention.

Vrabel, Russini speak out after hotel photos go vieral

Ravens have an obvious target to help Jesse Minter's pass rush

New HC Mike LaFleur gave Cardinals one order at start of offseason program

John Harbaugh issues challenge to Giants about desired culture shift

Jaguars' Liam Coen sends warning to rest of NFL about Trevor Lawrence

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 9

Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini speak out on viral hotel photos

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel, insider Dianna Russini speak out on viral hotel photos

Mike Vrabel and The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini have responded to a report that showed them holding hands and hugging.

Dianna Russini issues response to photos of her with Mike Vrabel

Patriots to trade player they were planning to waive to Texans

Dolphins' Jeff Hafley reacts to star's push for a contract extension

This could be QB Jalen Hurts' last season with the Eagles

Ravens backed themselves into a corner with Lamar Jackson

Cowboys named among best landing spots for Super Bowl champion WR

Marte Mapu News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7

Patriots To Waive LB Marte Mapu

Marte Mapu‘s time in New England is set to come to an end. The fourth-linebacker has been informed the Patriots will be waiving him, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports.