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Patriots Receive Stern Advice from WR's High School Coach

The New England Patriots will face some pretty difficult roster decisions heading into the 2025 NFL season, and perhaps their biggest challenge will be determining their receiving corps.

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Patriots Linked to Star Free Agent Defender

The New England Patriots made it a priority to address their defense this offseason, spending an exorbitant amount of money to rectify the slipping unit in free agency.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 21

Patriots Facing One Massive Hurdle in Playoff Path

Even with a multitude of changes and upgrades from the New England Patriots' brutal most recent season, and some outlets even seeing the team making a jump to the playoffs for the first time since 2021, there could be one major roadblock for this team's chances to make that shift to a top postseason competitor.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 21

Patriots Urged to Sign Former All-Pro

The New England Patriots have certainly done a lot in an attempt to help quarterback Drake Maye this offseason, making a concerted effort to repair the offensive line while also overhauling the receiving corps, both of which were probably the worst in football last year.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 21

Analyst Confident About Patriots' Playoff Chances

Could the New England Patriots have the pieces in place this season to finally make their first playoff appearance since 2021? In the eyes of Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon, there could be a major reason to "buy" the Patriots' postseason chances this coming season, effectively ending a three-year drought of not making it to the dance.

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NFL quarterbacks who were replaced by future Hall of Famers

We covered how difficult it can be to replace a franchise quarterback . Conversely, here are the players displaced by the arrivals of Hall of Fame passers throughout NFL history.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 21

Patriots' Tom Brady Channels Pro Wrestler With Eli Manning

Tom Brady has had an eventful few weeks as the NFL season quickly approaching. He was the special guest for the Indy 500, which led to fans booing the man who used to torture their hometown Colts and Peyton Manning.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 21

Patriots Linked to Intriguing QB Addition

The New England Patriots definitely have their quarterback of the future in Drake Maye, or at least that's what they are hoping. However, their depth behind him is somewhat questionable.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Talk / June 20

Patriots sign fourth-round pick Craig Woodson

The Patriots closed out their week by signing a draft pick. The team announced the signing of fourth-round pick Craig Woodson. That leaves second-round running back TreVeyon Henderson as the only unsigned member of the class.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Reason for Patriots' Unsigned Second-Round Pick Revealed

The New England Patriots drafted running back TreyVeyon Henderson in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The goal is for Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson to be the Patriots' backfield duo this season.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 20

Do the Patriots Have a Legitimate MVP Candidate?

The New England Patriots probably aren't going to be fielding any MVP candidates in 2025. This is a team that went 4-13 in each of the last two years, and even though improvement is expected this coming season, we probably won't see that much of a jump.

New England Patriots News / NFL Analysis Network / June 20

New England Patriots’ hotly-tipped rookie receiver has amusing ‘bag of money’ tip to improve hands

As the New England Patriots embark on a new era with coach Mike Vrabel, one key milestone for progress will be putting reliable weapons around ascending young quarterback Drake Maye.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 20

Josh Allen sends Patriots’ Drake Maye an inspiring Stefon Diggs message

The New England Patriots are hoping for a turnaround next season with quarterback Drake Maye entering the second year of his career. The front office made the effort to add Stefon Diggs to the wide receiver room, giving the young quarterback a veteran option in the passing game.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 20

Patriots WR Lands Stunning Fantasy Football Outlook

The New England Patriots brought in a bunch of wide receivers to try and bolster what was the NFL's worst receiving corps in 2025, and while Stefon Diggs and Kyle Williams are the most discussed names (and for good reason), there is a sleeper option that has generated considerable buzz in recent weeks: undrafted rookie Efton Chism III.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 20

Patriots Have Shocking Breakout Candidate

The New England Patriots have added a plethora of new players this offseason, bringing in both big names and auxiliary pieces to fill out the roster. There are still plenty of unknowns for the Patriots heading into 2025, and that includes some of their less heralded additions who could be primed for big roles.

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Josh Allen Gets Honest About Patriots Duo

If anyone knows New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, it's Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who played four years with Diggs and helped him make four straight Pro Bowls between 2020 and 2023.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 20

Insider Unpacks Critical Reason for Patriots Optimism

There is quite a bit of hope surrounding the New England Patriots heading into 2025, as their free-agent spending spree and impressive NFL Draft has resulted in a much-improved roster.

Christian Gonzalez News / New England Patriots on SI / June 20

Patriots Star Finally Gets Deserved Respect

The New England Patriots definitely have one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL in Christian Gonzalez, but based on the lack of national attention he gets, you would never know it.

Kyle Williams News / Pro Football Talk / June 20

Patriots rookie WR Kyle Williams says he treats the football like "a bag of money"

Patriots rookie Kyle Williams knows what wide receivers get paid to do in the NFL, and he doesn't want to drop the bag. Williams told WEEI that he views the football as like a bag of money, and his livelihood depends on catching it.

Kyle Williams News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Patriots’ Rookie WR Kyle Williams Gives Four-Word Statement on His Mindset

The New England Patriots drafted Kyle Williams with their third-round pick, 69th overall, with hopes the young rookie could provide some juice to a receiver room that needed it badly.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Patriots Urged to Add Former First Overall Pick

One of the New England Patriots' main points of emphasis this offseason was addressing their defensive front. New England ranked last in the NFL in 2024 in sacks with just 28 on the season.

Stefon Diggs News / Gridiron Heroics / June 19

NFL Analysis Flags Patriots’ Gamble on Stefon Diggs–Here’s Why It’s a Risky Move

The New England Patriots’ decision to sign Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $63.5 million deal has drawn criticism, with analysts labeling it a high-risk gamble.

Mike Vrabel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Patriots’ stud signing bringing ‘physicality’ to Mike Vrabel

Mike Vrabel is attempting to dip back into the blue-collar methods that sparked the New England Patriots. More so bringing brute physicality in the trenches.

Jabrill Peppers News / Total Apex Sports / June 18

Surprising Turn: Patriots’ Jabrill Peppers Launches Rap Career Amid NFL Comeback

Jabrill Peppers, the New England Patriots’ hard-hitting strong safety, is proving he’s not just about football anymore. The guy known for flying around the field just dropped his debut rap single, “Point’em Out,” and yep, you read that right, he’s now going by the stage name J.pepp.