New England Patriots: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New England Patriots News / FanNation Patriot Maven / 7 minutes ago

Patriots Add Former Commanders Kicker to Compete for Starting Gig

The New England Patriots are set to bring in some competition for Chad Ryland heading into next season. According to a report from Mike Reiss of ESPN, the Patriots are expected to sign veteran kicker Joey Slye onto the active roster after a recent cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jacoby Brissett News / Sporting News / 20 minutes ago

Patriots Jacoby Brissett opens up about QB competition

New England's veteran quarterback speaks on battle with the rookie.

Christian Barmore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 8 minutes ago

AFC Notes: Christian Barmore Contract Details, Chiefs, Dolphins, Patriots

Chiefs HC Andy Reid said they will focus on developing recently signed Louis Rees-Zammitt, who is a former rugby player, as a running back. “We’ll start him off at the running back position, get him to feel comfortable with that going forward here,” Reid said, via ProFootballTalk.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / 2 hours ago

An optimistic look at the Patriots’ 2024 draft class

Since we don’t know how the Patriots’ selections will actually do, here’s a pessimistic view of every pick. The draft was this past weekend, and the truth is, we’re not going to know whether or not these guys are good picks for at least a few years.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / 5 minutes ago

A pessimistic look at the Patriots’ 2024 draft class

Since we don’t know how the Patriots’ selections will actually do, here’s a pessimistic view of every pick. The draft was this past weekend, and the truth is, we’re not going to know whether or not these guys are good picks for at least a few years.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / 2 hours ago

Patriots assistant Ben McAdoo to play a prominent role in developing Drake Maye

The former New York Giants head coach was hired earlier this offseason. After picking who they hope will be their quarterback of the future at No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots will enter the crucial phase.

Drake Maye News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

2024 NFL Draft: Grading Drake Maye’s landing spot

Drake Maye is the next quarterback to get a crack for the New England Patriots, as the former UNC star has been handed the keys to the offense. There is a sub-par set of weapons surrounding him, Maye’s acclimation to the NFL could be a slow one – but that certainly should still make him the right selection.

Oshane Ximines News / Pats Pulpit / 45 minutes ago

What signing LB Oshane Ximines after the NFL Draft means for the Patriots

New England signed Ximines as a free agent on Monday. Even with the NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, the New England Patriots are staying busy. Besides releasing offensive tackle Conor McDermott and signing defensive lineman Christian Barmore to a four-year contract extension, the team also acquired edge linebacker Oshane Ximines in free agency.

New England Patriots News / FanNation Patriot Maven / 10 hours ago

Patriots Invite Absurd DL/Kicker Hybrid to Rookie Mini Camp

The New England Patriots are starting to get creative in their pursuit of potential roster additions. According to Ethan Hurwitz on Twitter/X, the Patriots have invited Peru State defensive tackle/kicker to their Rookie Mini Camp.

New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / 12 hours ago

New England Patriots Rookie Minicamp Invitations

With the 2024 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the next key date on the New England Patriots schedule is rookie minicamp. The session is set to begin on May 10.

Matt Judon News / FanNation Patriot Maven / 12 hours ago

Matthew Judon Sends Strong Message to Patriots Fans for Upcoming Year

It's safe to say New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon is hungry to take on his fourth season in Foxboro. After his previous campaign was cut

NFL News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago

Cowboys exec hints Ezekiel Elliot could have big role in 2024

After losing Tony Pollard to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, many expected the Dallas Cowboys to draft a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft last week.

RB Ezekiel Elliott seems grateful about reunion with Cowboys

Cowboys botched building their RB room this offseason

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New England Patriots News / FanNation Patriot Maven / 21 minutes ago

Patriots' Biggest Burning Question Post-Draft Revealed by ESPN

Despite the New England Patriots coming out of last week's NFL Draft with a relatively successful outcome, the roster is far from perfect heading into the 2024-24 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

AFC East check-in: Most, least improved position groups post-draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, meaning teams have mostly completed their most significant roster moves for the season. With that in mind, here's a look at the most and least upgraded position groups for each AFC East team.

Former Patriots QB shares recommendations for Drake Maye

Jacoby Brissett is 'excited' to compete against No. 3 pick Maye

Former Pats player makes Tom Brady plea for the 49ers

This QB named 'big winner' of NFL Draft

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New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / 1 hour ago

Dan Kelley’s New England Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Report Card

The New England Patriots 2024 NFL Draft is officially in the past. Many outlets want to immediately give their grades on every selection to tell fans how teams performed.

New England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

'Talks May Ramp Up' With Impending Free Agent

The Patriots handed out contract extensions like crazy over the past few months, and running back Rhamondre Stevenson could be next in line. After a few subpar drafts, New England found a few franchise cornerstones in guys like Kyle Dugger, Christian Barmore, and Michael Onwenu.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 22 minutes ago

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett 'excited' to compete against No. 3 pick Drake Maye

Brissett has a ton of starting experience, but Maye will still have a good shot at being the starting quarterback come Week 1.

Does Patriots QB Drake Maye expect to start as a rookie?

Patriots' Jerod Mayo addresses what Bill Belichick said about Drake Maye

Jerod Mayo shares if Bill Belichick would've traded Patriots' Drake Maye pick

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NFL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Former Patriots QB shares Drake Maye recommendations

It's unclear whether Maye will start for the Patriots as a rookie signal-caller this coming September instead of veteran Jacoby Brissett.

Does Patriots QB Drake Maye expect to start as a rookie?

Patriots' Jerod Mayo addresses what Bill Belichick said about Drake Maye

Jerod Mayo shares if Bill Belichick would've traded Patriots' Drake Maye pick

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The 'New England Patriots head coaches' quiz

Rhamondre Stevenson News / Gridiron Heroics / 23 minutes ago

Rhamondre Stevenson Breaks Silence on New England Patriots Future

It’s a new era for the New England Patriots, one that running back Rhamondre Stevenson wants to be part of. After selecting Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 30

Would Bill Belichick have traded Patriots' Drake Maye pick?

Jerod Mayo shares if Bill Belichick would've traded Patriots' Drake Maye pick

Current Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said that with Belichick, the team "probably" would have gone this route.

Patriots' Jerod Mayo addresses what Bill Belichick said about Drake Maye

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo admits he made ‘rookie mistake’ after he was hired

Does Patriots QB Drake Maye expect to start as a rookie?

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NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / 7 hours ago

Cowboys sign two skill-position players including familiar power RB

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back two familiar faces for the upcoming season.

Former Cowboys WR Michael Gallup signing with AFC team

Does Raiders' latest addition hint blockbuster trade is coming?

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New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / 38 minutes ago

New England Patriots Have 26 Players Headed to 2025 Free Agency

The New England Patriots have added to their roster over the past week through the NFL Draft. They have also made a pair of moves that affect their offseason priorities for 2025.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / 38 minutes ago

Report: Patriots turned down one big trade offer for No. 3 overall pick

The New England Patriots said leading up to the NFL Draft that they would need to be blown away in order to trade the third overall pick, and we now have a better idea of what they meant by that.

Patriots' Jerod Mayo addresses what Bill Belichick said about Drake Maye

Analysts share concerns about Drake Maye's early success with Patriots

Does Patriots QB Drake Maye expect to start as a rookie?

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New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / April 30

Patriots cut starting left tackle days after taking Drake Maye at No. 3

The New England Patriots released their projected starting left tackle days after the franchise put their faith in quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Patriots reward star DT with money only surpassed by Tom Brady

Analysts share concerns about Drake Maye's early success with Patriots

Ezekiel Elliott News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 minute ago

Ezekiel Elliott's departure costs Patriots team leader in one surprising category

The New England Patriots had the worst offense in the NFL last season, and one very surprising stat about Ezekiel Elliott is further evidence of that.

Cowboys expected to reunite with former Pro Bowl running back

Analysts share concerns about Drake Maye's early success with Patriots

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Christian Barmore News / Pro Football Rumors / April 29