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Patriots’ Caleb Lomu Reveals Heartwarming Moment from Flight to Boston

Since being selected with the 28th in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, New England Patriots rookie offensive tackle Caleb Lomu has been riding the wave of excitement.

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Former NFL CB urges to forgive ‘faithful man’ Mike Vrabel after alleged affair with Dianna Russini

Asante Samuel has stepped in to defend Mike Vrabel as the controversy surrounding the New England Patriots’ head coach continues to dominate headlines.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 7

AFC Notes: Mike Vrabel, Kenyon Sadiq, Draft Reviews, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Mike Sando of The Athletic cites an anonymous executive who was impressed by the Dolphins’ selections of first-round CB Chris Johnson and second-round LB Jacob Rodriguez, comparing the linebacker to Hall of Fame LB Zach Thomas.

New England Patriots News / Ball Exclusives / May 7

Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal deepens with newest bombshell video

The ongoing scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL insider Dianna Russini has gotten even deeper.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 7

Patriots' Drake Maye Not Concerned About Mike Vrabel Situation

The New England Patriots have dominated the NFL's offseason headline cycle, with head coach Mike Vrabel often involved. The reigning AP Coach of the Year

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 8

Pats have reportedly made massive Mike Vrabel decision

Patriots have reportedly made massive Mike Vrabel decision amid Dianna Russini controversy

Eyebrows were first raised when photos surfaced in April showing Vrabel and Russini, who are married to other people, spending time together at an Arizona resort in late March.

Russini may still have an ace up her sleeve in Vrabel saga

Report: Vrabel, Russini rented a boat together while she was pregnant

Insider addresses Mike Tomlin, Patriots rumor as Vrabel, Russini intel emerges

Rob Gronkowski has stunning revelation on Pats tenure, 'Patriot Way'

Netflix to air historic NFL game

NFL schedule release 411: Potential release dates, most interesting games

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 7

Pats' Drake Maye has telling response to Stefon Diggs' acquittal

Patriots' Drake Maye has telling response to Stefon Diggs' acquittal

Diggs started all 17 regular-season games in 2025 for the Patriots and finished the campaign with 85 catches on 102 targets for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns.

Five potential landing spots for Stefon Diggs after not-guilty verdict

Patriots' Drake Maye again addresses future of Mike Vrabel as Dianna Russini controversy continues

Patriots owner Robert Kraft not confident 18-game NFL season is imminent?

The 'Super Bowl losing QBs' quiz

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 7

ESPN analysts suggests 2 ‘interesting choices’ to fix biggest Patriots’ roster hole

With the New England Patriots surrounded by talk with Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini, with the drama and rumors around all of it, the team’s sole focus is on improving off a successful season.

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 7

Patriots’ Drake Maye did not stutter about shoulder injury concerns after painful Super Bowl

The New England Patriots are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 season, a process that will continue with rookie minicamp later this week. The Patriots have battled controversies surrounding head coach Mike Vrabel throughout this offseason as they look to capitalize on last year’s trip to the Super Bowl.

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The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 7

Gronkowski shares surprising revelation about Pats tenure, 'Patriot Way'

Rob Gronkowski shares surprising revelation about Patriots tenure, 'Patriot Way'

Belichick's "Patriot Way" and having Tom Brady at the quarterback position helped the Patriots claim six Super Bowl championships from February 2002 through February 2019.

Wake Forest's Gio Lopez makes playing for Bill Belichick at North Carolina sound miserable

Patriots owner Robert Kraft not confident 18-game NFL season is imminent?

Christian Gonzalez echoes teammates regarding Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini controversy

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

Stefon Diggs News / The Spun / May 7

Stefon Diggs Sends Reminder To NFL Teams After Being Found Not Guilty

Now that Stefon Diggs has moved past his legal issues, he's officially ready to return to the gridiron. Back in December 2025, Diggs’ former live-in chef, Jamila Adams, accused him of assaulting her during a dispute.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 7

Here's Why Each Patriots Draft Pick Could Start in 2026

Not all nine of the New England Patriots draft picks will be starters this season. Some of them may not even be the top backup at their position. But the NFL has had crazier stories, and all of the payers that New England drafted have had experience in the starting lineup, so we can't rule it out just yet.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Report: Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini rented a boat together while she was pregnant

The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal has taken another twist.

Dianna Russini may still have an ace up her sleeve in Mike Vrabel saga

Christian Gonzalez echoes teammates regarding Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini controversy

Patriots owner Robert Kraft not confident 18-game NFL season is imminent?

Julian Edelman files $50M lawsuit against former best friend — and it's getting ugly

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 6

Five Patriots Players Firmly on Roster Bubble Right Now

With the primary roster building portion of the offseason firmly behind them, the New England Patriots are about to turn their attention to the gridiron.