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Patriots CB Surprised About Being Named Captain

When the New England Patriots took the field on Monday, fourth-year cornerback Marcus Jones wasn't expecting to be named a captain when head coach Mike Vrabel called a huddle ahead of the team's first practice of the week.

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Patriots release rookie defensive tackle Jahvaree Ritzie from practice squad

The New England Patriots now stand with an open spot on the practice squad. The organization announced the release of rookie defensive tackle Jahvaree Ritzie on Tuesday, bringing the group down to 16 players.

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The 'NFL sack leaders since 2021' quiz

How many of the 24 NFL players to record at least 30 sacks since the 2021 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 14-sack NFL seasons' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL sack leaders' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing touchdown leaders' quiz

Mike Vrabel News / The Lead / September 2

Mike Vrabel Has Completely Overhauled the Patriots Defense

It’s out with the old and in with the new for the Patriots under Mike Vrabel. Vrabel is wasting no time assembling a roster that can best carry out his vision — and it’s come at the cost of several leaders from the previous Patriots regime.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 2

Three matchups to watch in Patriots' Week 1 bout with Raiders

Here are three matchups to watch during the Week 1 bout.

Patriots WR Stefon Diggs in line to play in Week 1

Unexpected release continues Patriots youth movement

Patriots make head-scratching move with a former first-round pick

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / September 2

Mike Vrabel Explains Why Patriots Didn't Trade for Micah Parsons

The NFL was hit with a seismic blockbuster trade just a week away from the kickoff of the 2025 NFL season in the form of the Dallas Cowboys sending Micah

Jabrill Peppers News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Super Bowl front-runners and a team reeling from an unexpected loss headline five potential free agency fits for newly released safety Jabrill Peppers

The New England Patriots added a surprising talent onto the free agent market with the decision to release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers. Peppers, who is an accomplished veteran who carries a first-round pedigree, was a phenomenal talent for the Patriots as recently as 2023.

Kendrick Bourne News / Pro Football Talk / September 2

Report: 49ers made Kendrick Bourne an offer

Free agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is visiting the Commanders on Tuesday and he's reportedly doing so with an offer in his pocket. Bourne visited the 49ers on Monday in his first meeting with a team since he was released by the Patriots last week.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Robert Spillane News / New England Patriots on SI / September 2

Patriots LB Opens Up on Being Elected Captain

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Despite having yet to suit up for the New England Patriots in a regular season game, veteran linebacker Robert Spillane is already