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Vince Wilfork’s ruthless response to Tom Brady not supporting Patriots at Super Bowl LX is going viral

Tom Brady’s neutral stance ahead of Super Bowl LX has continued to divide opinion among Patriots legends. This time, the reaction has come from Vince Wilfork, and he did not attempt to soften his message ahead of the New England Patriots vs.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 4

Vince Wilfork Criticizes Tom Brady for Patriots Super Bowl Take

For 10 seasons, New England Patriots Hall of Fame defender Vince Wilfork anchored a defense which more than adequately supported legendary franchise quarterback Tom Brady.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Ex-Patriots star calls Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub a ‘personal attack’

It still is hard to believe that legendary head coach Bill Belichick won’t be a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee. After the report surfaced on Tuesday, reactions have come pouring in across the sports world.

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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 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 31

Patriots icon: Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer is 'a personal attack'

The biggest football-related story coming off conference championship Sunday continues to involve former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick not being selected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Report reveals 'main reason' for Belichick's Hall of Fame snub

Hall of Fame voter explains why he left Belichick off his ballot

Tom Brady has emotional reaction to Belichick not being a first-ballot HOFer

Bill Polian addresses report that he blocked Belichick from Hall of Fame

Terrell Owens, other HOFers who were snubbed like Belichick before induction

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / The Spun / January 20

Two NFL Stars Are Officially Becoming USO Ambassadors

For years the United Service Organizations have worked with entertainers across America to provide live entertainment to the US Armed Forces. This week, two former NFL stars were added to the organization's ranks.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 23

Legendary Patriots WR Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction

As part of a week-long process, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is announcing who's been advancing into the next stages of the various ballots for the eventual Class of 2026 induction in February.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 23

Legendary Patriots WR Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction

As part of a week-long process, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is announcing who's been advancing into the next stages of the various ballots for the eventual Class of 2026 induction in February.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 17, 2025

Vince Wilfork’s nightmare admission over Patriots Super Bowl 42 loss vs. Giants

Vince Wilfork is the epitome of the New England Patriots. However, he described one of the lowest moments of his career in the Super Bowl 52 loss to the New York Giants.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 5, 2025

Patriots Legend Isn’t Ready to Put the Chiefs on His Team’s Level, Even With a Super Bowl Three-Peat

NEW ORLEANS — The Kansas City Chiefs are chasing history, seeking the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat when they face the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in Super Bowl LIX.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 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 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 3, 2025

Vince Wilfork Predicts Winner of Super Bowl LIX

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will soon take the field to compete for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIX. The two will face off on Feb.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 15, 2025

Patriots Legend Blasts Team, Shades Bill Belichick

The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo following a miserable 4-13 campaign. While Mayo's dismissal wasn't surprising in and of itself, the timing of it was a bit jarring.

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 15, 2025

Another former Patriots player blasts team over firing of Mayo

Another former Patriots player blasts team over firing of Jerod Mayo

New England's roster lacked the type of talent needed to routinely compete with even average opponents going back to this past September.

Bill Belichick reacts to Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel as head coach

Why North Carolina, ACC are reportedly 'nervous' about Bill Belichick

Rob Gronkowski discusses 'unfair' pressure on Tom Brady as announcer

The greatest pass-rushing group for each NFL franchise

The 'Most recent AP Coach of the Year for every NFL franchise' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23, 2024

Patriots’ Jerod Mayo reflects on Vince Wilfork’s career amid Hall of Fame berth

Earlier this week, 25 players were named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2025. While a few names — Eli Manning, Terrell Suggs, Adam Vinatieri, and James Harrison — got the bulk of the attention, Vince Wilfork also earned the semifinalist distinction for the fourth consecutive year.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / November 22, 2024

Jerod Mayo shares thoughts on Vince Wilfork, Robert Kraft Hall of Fame candidacies

The Patriots’ head coach met with the media on Friday. The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025 is slowly starting to take shape. And while the eventual players, coaches and contributors to receive pro football’s highest individual honor will not be announced until February, there have been some news lately.

NFL News / Patriots Football Now / September 19, 2024

Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominees Include 21 New England Patriots

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the Modern Era candidates for the Class of 2025. Among the 167 nominees are 21 players who played for the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2024

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the New England Patriots

Here are three New England Patriots who should eventually receive football immortality.

The worst NFL teams from the 2010s

The 'Starting QBs from Week 14 of the 2006 NFL season' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2024

Patriots legend makes shocking claim about Tom Brady's retirement

New England Patriots legend Vince Wilfork sounds shocked that quarterback Tom Brady has remained retired since Feb. 1, 2023.

Tom Brady shares broadcasting mindset ahead of Fox debut

Tom Brady offers harsh assessment of current NFL quarterbacks

Tom Brady reveals why he took 'gap year' before starting Fox job

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / April 10, 2024

Patriots legend Vince Wilfork gets real about Bill Belichick’s portrayal in controversial documentary

Vince Wilfork is the latest to offer his thoughts on 'The Dynasty' docuseries and it is safe to say he has similar views to many of the other players. Specifically, he also took note of how former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was portrayed.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / April 10, 2024

ESPN NFL insider: T’Vondre Sweat has potential to be Vince Wilfork-type player at next level

T’Vondre Sweat is just beginning his pro football journey. But as the former Texas Longhorn awaits the NFL draft, one analyst provided him some goals. According to ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum, Sweat, the large human with nimble feet, is giving off some Vince Wilfork vibes.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2024

Vince Wilfork addresses 'The Dynasty' controversy, Bill Belichick departure

It sounds like former New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork won't be rushing to watch Apple TV's "The Dynasty" docuseries after he heard how that project portrayed former head coach Bill Belichick.

Jerod Mayo offers interesting warning about Patriots’ rebuild

Hunter Henry explains why he chose to stay with Patriots

Ranking each AFC team's offseason within its division

Every NFL Hall of Fame coach's final season

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz