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NFL executive reveals three major concerns about Patriots trading with Eagles for A.J. Brown

The New England Patriots made an all-in move when they acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown. Will it pay off or will the come to regret it?

Will Patriots make a key schematic change to help Drake Maye?

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Stefon Diggs Open To Commanders Deal?

Last month, Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on assault and strangulation charges. An NFL investigation later found insufficient evidence to levy a suspension under the personal conduct policy.

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Why Rob Gronkowski feels A.J. Brown could be next Randy Moss for Patriots

New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski has made it known that he is a fan of his former club acquiring wide receiver A.J. Brown.

Will Patriots make a key schematic change to help Drake Maye?

This wide receiver has impressed Patriots amid A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte situations

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The Patriots Minicamp Breakout That is Too Good to Be True

Following being drafted with the New England Patriots' first round selection this spring, offensive tackle Caleb Lomu spent all of OTAs and minicamp repping all across the offensive line.

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?

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Patriots Continue 'Challenging' Offseason Goal With Recent Free Agent Workout

The New England Patriots spoke at length about how important it was to add tackles this offseason. They drafted both Caleb Lomu (Utah) and Dametrious Crownover (Texas A&M) in April's NFL Draft, and executives Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden answered questions about the need of depth at the position.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 16

Stefon Diggs breaks silence about uncertain future amid Commanders rumors

The 32-year-old is currently available and could be signed at any time.

NFL insider shares big mistake Brandon Aiyuk made amid career uncertainty

Why Commanders shouldn't make a move for Brandon Aiyuk

Will Patriots make a key schematic change to help Drake Maye?

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New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 16

2 underrated Patriots sleepers who could break out in 2026 NFL season

The New England Patriots have a challenging assignment in 2026. They exceeded all expectations a year ago, won the AFC East title and made their way through the AFC playoffs.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / June 15

Patriots Seeking Depth At Guard

The Patriots put some work in this offseason to improve their offensive line depth, but the front office may not be done. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, depth at offensive guard is atop the organization’s “needs” list.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / June 15

'Productive' Patriots Rookie Impressing Mike Vrabel This Spring

The New England Patriots had 17 players attend rookie minicamp this year on a tryout basis, all of them working to earn a contract on the 90-man roster.

Caleb Lomu News / The Lead / June 15

How Will Caleb Lomu Fit into the Patriots’ Plans?

In the New England Patriots’ crushing Super Bowl LX defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, they had a recurring, game-losing problem: the offensive line.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Why former Patriots Rob Gronkowski is buying A.J. Brown-Randy Moss comparison

The New England Patriots are moving on from a challenging offseason, which included a loss in Super Bowl LX and some troubling headlines involving head coach Mike Vrabel, and the team is reaffirming its championship aspirations.

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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

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Patriots rumors: Insider uses Jets’ Sauce Gardner playbook as guide for Christian Gonzalez

The New England Patriots are embroiled in a contract dispute with Christian Gonzalez. New England picked up his fifth-year option and could give the 23-year-old superstar a new deal at any moment.

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Will Patriots make a key schematic change to help Drake Maye?

Maye has already shown that he can make every throw in the book, and he's gotten away with some wild throws on the move.

Drake Maye injury scare forces Patriots to make minicamp decision

This wide receiver has impressed Patriots amid A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte situations

Mike Vrabel reveals Patriots' pass-rusher plans amid trade, free-agency rumors

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 15

This wide receiver has impressed Patriots amid A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte situations

Could the revamped Patriots wide receiver corps get a boost from a forgotten source amid headline additions?

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Could Sign Extension Before Week 1

Pats Not Expected To Add Edge Defender; Latest On Gabe Jacas

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What Kayshon Boutte's Minicamp Usage at Means for the Patriots

Kayshon Boutte returned to the New England Patriots after missing OTAs this spring and had an interesting week at mandatory minicamp. The wide receiver -- who's been lumped into trade conversations following the Patriots going out and acquiring A.J.

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

Predicting Patriots 53-Man Roster After Minicamp: How Many Rookies Make It?

Spring practices have come to a close for the New England Patriots, as their long stretch of OTAs and mandatory minicamp are finally over. The team can now head in their separate directions, minus the rookie class, for a brief break before training camp begins on July 25.