New England Patriots: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Drake Maye News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Drake Maye’s Week 1 was ugly, but he will have his way with Steelers defense in Week 2 bounce-back

Drake Maye’s 2026 season could hardly have started in more frustrating fashion. The Patriots quarterback walked out of Lumen Field with three interceptions, a 54.9 passer rating, and a painful 13-10 loss.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Patriots Power Rankings Roundup: Maye’s Fourth-Quarter Flop Sends Team Tumbling

The fourth-quarter meltdown by Drake Maye sent a little bit of a shock-wave through the football analysts from across the country. Almost a bit unexpected,

Elliott Davison News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Patriots Sign S Elliott Davison

The New England Patriots announced they have signed S Elliott Davison to the practice squad. The Patriots released TE Shane Zylstra from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz

Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Vrabel Calls it Out: Patriots Need to Find Ground Game Fast

“They force you to drive the football,” said Mike Vrabel of his Week 1 opponent, the Seattle Seahawks. “You have to be able to run the ball against split

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.

Dolly Parton's Sister Issues 'Warning' To Entertainment World

On Monday, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced that he had banned rapper Macklemore from performing as the opener to an Ed Sheeran concert at Gillette Stadium later in September.

New England Patriots News / Total Pro Sports / September 15

Robert Kraft Speaks Out After Being Accused Of Banning Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Concert Over 'Palestine' Comment

Robert Kraft is now in the middle of a stadium fight that started on a concert stage. Macklemore says the Patriots owner forced Ed Sheeran to cut him. Kraft says Gillette will not host that set.

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

3 Things Patriots Must Fix if They Want to Beat Steelers

The New England Patriots aren't in new territory. Last year, their first season with Mike Vrabel at the helm, they dropped the season opener to fall to 0-1.

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Macklemore getting kicked off tour without directly addressing Robert Kraft allegations

In the wake of the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s exit from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, the “Shape of You” singer has issued a statement. Sheeran broke his silence in a statement posted on Instagram.

A.J. Brown News / Stadium Rant / September 15

A.J. Brown Confirmed Out After Injury

Although the NFL season has just begun, there has already been an injury. Not an uncommon thing, of course, but it always puts a damper on things straight out of the gate. For the New England Patriots, they will have to go without their wide receiver for the next month while A.J.

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.

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

Veteran DT Feels 'Grateful' About Signing with Patriots

DaQuan Jones knew that he wanted to go to a place where he could carve out a role. That's why the 13-year NFL veteran decided to sign with the New England Patriots over the weekend.

New England Patriots News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Robert Kraft Issues Statement After Banning Macklemore From Gillette Stadium Following Controversial Chant

The NFL’s stage has not always been off-limits to controversy. Earlier this year, Ye (Kanye West) performed at both SoFi Stadium and Raymond James Stadium despite his controversial statements.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

New England Patriots News / HITC / September 15

Patriots owner releases statement about Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ‘Free Palestine’ issue

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran that he couldn’t let Macklemore perform at Gillette Stadium over his stance on Palestine. He has now released a statement explaining why.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Patriots Terminate Contract of Former 1,400-Yard Weapon

The New England Patriots released running back Hassan Haskins from the practice squad Monday, ending a brief second stint with the team just two weeks after he was added as depth, via the NFL transaction log.

Romeo Doubs News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Romeo Doubs is Huge in Big Spots; Patriots Confident Receiver Will Rise up and Succeed Now

Whether he understands it or not, New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs faces the most pivotal point in his National Football League career. Yes, four-plus seasons into his career, with four playoff starts under his belt, Doubs has never felt the weight of all New England on him like it is now with A.J.

New England Patriots News / ESPN / September 14

Patriots' Kraft on Macklemore: Won't provide platform for 'hate speech'

Robert Kraft said he had Macklemore removed as an opening act for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium due in part to a "history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community."

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14

Patriots Made Four PS Moves, Cut RB Hassan Haskins

The New England Patriots announced they have signed WR Chandler Brayboy and OLB Xavier Holmes to the practice squad. To make room, they released RB Hassan

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 14

Patriots Make Flurry of Roster Moves, Reunite With Familiar Rookie

After a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, the New England Patriots have made some roster moves as they look forward into next week. The team announced that they've signed WR Chandler Brayboy and edge rusher Xavier Holmes to the practice squad.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Pats' Vrabel expands on Maye's mental mistakes after loss to Seahawks

Patriots' Mike Vrabel expands on Drake Maye's mental mistakes after loss to Seahawks

Maye tossed three costly interceptions in the fourth quarter of what became a 13-10 season-opening loss at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.

Blockbuster trades not providing early returns for Patriots, Rams after A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett injury updates

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

Seahawks get more bad news on Sam Darnold's injury

The '2025 NFL passing-TD leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Inside CB Christian Gonzalez’s Record-Setting Patriots Extension

After negotiations had reportedly ceased, the Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez rekindled talks and finally came to terms on a record-setting extension.