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Christian Gonzalez News / New England Patriots on SI / September 16

Patriots Give Christian Gonzalez Status Update

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — Are the New England Patriots close to welcoming second-team All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez back to the playing field? As the Pats turn their attention to their Week 3 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Gonzalez’s health and practice status remain perhaps the most pressing question surrounding the team.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / September 16

Patriots OC Commends Mike Vrabel's Leadership

The New England Patriots brought in an overhauled coaching staff for the 2025 NFL season, one that included both the hire of Mike Vrabel, as well as the return of former longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to the same position from his time on the Belichick-era staff.

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Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / September 16

Patriots HC Praises Drake Maye's Efficiency

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye made waves throughout Week 2 of the 2025-26 NFL season. Sunday saw the Patriots capture their first win of the year, which also happened to be the first franchise win under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / September 16

Patriots defense focused on fixing tackling issues: ‘It’s not normal’

Two weeks into the 2025 season, tackling has been a major problem for the New England Patriots. The defense of coordinator Terrell Williams has missed a combined 25 tackles between its games against the Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins, one of the worst such numbers in the NFL.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / September 16

Patriots Snap Counts: Run Game Shines in Victory Over Dolphins

As the New England Patriots continue to savor their 33-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, they will certainly take stock into their performance on both sides of the ball.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / September 16

Patriots vs. Dolphins snap counts: Josh McDaniels leans on his tight ends

The New England Patriots exited Week 1 with a clear goal in mind: become more balanced on the offensive side of the ball after a pass-heavy season opener.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / September 16

Patriots vs. Dolphins injury analysis: First win of the season takes a toll

The New England Patriots have plenty to feel good about their win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The 33-27 victory was the first of Mike Vrabel’s tenure as head coach, broke a five-game losing streak at Hard Rock Stadium, and allowed the team to move up to second place in the AFC East standings.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 15

Patriots Legends' Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski Join Flag Football Tournament

If you thought Tom Brady was 100% done with playing football, you were wrong. In a way, Brady is coming out of retirement. It was announced Monday evening that the Patriots' legend will be participating in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 15

Patriots Lead NFL in Major Category

If you look at the comments section on the New England Patriots' social media pages in the first half of the team's Week 2 game, you'll read a lot of uncertainty.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel gives Terrell Williams update after health scare

The New England Patriots (1-1) were forced to face a talented Miami Dolphins offense without defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who has been away from the team due to an undisclosed personal reason, but they did enough to earn a win in Hard Rock Stadium for the first time since 2019.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has ‘full confidence’ in Andy Borregales despite 2 missed PATs

In the second week of the NFL season, the New England Patriots found a way to win against the Miami Dolphins, 33-27. Drake Maye had three total touchdowns for the Patriots and they scored 10 points in the final eight minutes, including a 90-yard kickoff return touchdown by Antonio Gibson to get the victory.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15

Fantasy football takeaways from NFL Week 2: Is Ja'Marr Chase in trouble?

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Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Patriots' Vrabel Expresses 'Confidence' in Embattled Rookie After Week 2 Win

It was a win and that's what matters for the Patriots at this point. A team that has only eight wins in two years is in no position to scoff at the ninth, even if the Week 2 33-27 tally over the Dolphins was sloppy, penalty-marred and as much as result of Miami's mental lapses as it was of the Patriots strong play.

Antonio Gibson News / Field Level Media / September 14

Antonio Gibson TD helps Patriots top Dolphins

Antonio Gibson's 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown helped the New England Patriots post a 33-27 win over the Miami Dolphins in a Sunday afternoon shootout in Miami Gardens, Fla.

New England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Fire Sale? Patriots Could Trade Veteran Weapon With Week 2 Loss

The New England Patriots desperately need to win Week 2’s matchup against the Miami Dolphins, or they could decide to trade veterans like Austin Hooper for whatever they could get.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Patriots Trade Away Former 2nd-Round Pick as Draft Woes Worsen

The Patriots were the most expensive and active team in NFL free agency this offseason, committing more than $350 million in contracts to incoming players.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Patriots suddenly part ways with another member of disastrous draft class

This more or less is a wrap on New England’s disastrous 2024 draft class.

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New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / September 13

Patriots Trade Polk To Saints, Ending His Disappointing Tenure in New England

It appears the New England Patriots aren’t finishing revamping their wide receiver room, with the club making a move on Saturday to thin things out a bit ahead of next offseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Saints' unusual trade for injured WR a bet on HC Kellen Moore

Saints' unusual trade for injured wide receiver a bet on head coach Kellen Moore

The New Orleans Saints must like what they've seen out of head coach Kellen Moore.

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New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12

Patriots will be without important coach in Week 2

The Patriots will be without a key staffer this weekend as defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will be away from the team for a few days, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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Christian Gonzalez News / Field Level Media / September 12