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Mike Vrabel Doesn't Hold Back On Michigan Beating Ohio State

Shortly after getting hired by his former NFL team, Mike Vrabel watched his alma mater win the national championship. Ohio State ended the 2024 regular season by losing its fourth straight game to Michigan.

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Patriots Veteran LB Could Be in Serious Trouble

The New England Patriots have spent a whole lot of time addressing their defense this offseason, spending a good chunk of their cap room on that side of the ball.

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The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz

How many of the players to earn AP first-team all-NFL honors multiple times in their careers can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Patriots Side With Eagles in Latest NFL Controversial Decision

One of the most controversial plays over the last few years has been the tush push. The tush push is a quarterback sneak where players like the running back or tight end push the quarterback forward to get a first down or touchdown.

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The greatest free-agent QB signings in NFL history

Here, in ascending order, are the best free-agent QB additions in NFL history. This list only factors in passers' work after their respective free-agency signings.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 22

Patriots Veteran Stamps Top Draft Pick with Bold Label

The New England Patriots made sure to address a major need in the first round of the NFL Draft late last month, selecting LSU Tigers tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / May 22

Mike Vrabel responds to belief he could return to college football: ‘Not right now’

There are only 32 NFL head coaching positions and, right now, Mike Vrabel has one of them with the New England Patriots. So, it’s not a surprise that for the time being, he’s not considering a return to the college game.

Rhamondre Stevenson News / New England Patriots on SI / May 22

Patriots' Beloved RB Returns for Day 3 of OTAs

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is adding some light to the darkened skies over Gillette Stadium. Despite the dismal weather conditions throughout the region on Thursday, the mood of the Pats locker room was enlivened a bit by Stevenson’s presence at day three of OTAs.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / May 22

Patriots Weapon Shuts Down Drake Maye Concerns

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has not exactly looked great at organized team activities, as he apparently threw four interceptions during the team's second practice.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 22

Patriots Maligned Position Group Earns Major Recognition

The New England Patriots knew they had a whole lot to work on heading into the NFL offseason after a dreadful 4-13 campaign in 2024, marking their second straight four-win season.

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The best NFL players never to play in the postseason

Here are the best talents since 1965 who either went their entire careers as regular-season-only players or have thus far done so.

Mike Vrabel News / NFL Analysis Network / May 22

Mike Vrabel praised by New England Patriots wide receiver following first camp, 'it’s different here…'

Mike Vrabel appears to have made an impression on his new charges with the New England Patriots, at least according to one of his team’s main offensive weapons.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / May 22

Patriots' Puzzling Draft Pick Turning Heads

The New England Patriots' 2025 NFL Draft class has generally been lauded, but there was one pick that had many scratching their heads: safety Craig Woodson.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 22

Patriots Key Defender in Jeopardy Given History

The New England Patriots have overhauled much of their roster this offseason, especially on the defensive side of the ball where the Patriots embarked on a free-agent spending spree.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / May 22

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Issues Statement on Jim Irsay’s Passing

The NFL community is mourning the loss of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who passed away at the age of 65. His dedication to football, his candidness about personal struggles, and his bold leadership left a unique mark on the league.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 22

Patriots’ Will Campbell reveals shocking pregame ritual he’s been doing since high school

Professional athletes being superstitious before a game is nothing new. New England Patriots rookie Will Campbell is the same, and his pregame ritual is eerily similar to what Patrick Mahomes has been doing for the past few years.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / May 21

Patriots' Robert Kraft makes statement after Jim Irsay's death

On Wednesday afternoon, the Indianapolis Colts announced that longtime owner Jim Irsay died at the age of 65. Irsay has been the Colts owner since the

Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65

Sports world mourns Jim Irsay

Stefon Diggs News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 21

Stefon Diggs 2025 NFL Redraft Outlook

Stefon Diggs is yet another player who might have had an unbelievable 2024-2025 season if not for injury. The Maryland alumnus could only play eight games before suffering a torn ACL that kept him on the sidelines for the rest of the season.

New England Patriots News / The Lead / May 21

Patriots’ Wide Receiver Depth Creates a Welcomed Dilemma

After years of lackluster wide receiver play, the New England Patriots are heading into the 2025 season with the most depth the position has seen since the Tom Brady era.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / May 21

NFL Insider Has Bold Claim For Patriots' Drake Maye Amid New-Look Organization

The New England Patriots underwent major changes to their organization after a disastrous 2024 season. With Jerod Mayo and a lot of the coaching staff out, the Patriots brass brought in a new group of coaches. Mike Vrabel was hired to be the head coach, while Josh McDaniels was brought back to be the offensive coordinator.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / May 20

Rob Gronkowski Praises Julian Edelman Amid Patriots Hall of Fame Honor: 'How Many Times You Came in Clutch for Me'

Five years after retiring from football, Julian Edelman is finally seeing his efforts with the New England Patriots rewarded. Thanks to the organization’s recent announcement, Edelman’s legendary role in the Patriots’ dynasty is set to be immortalized as he will be the 37th member to be inducted into the Patriots’ Hall of Fame.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / May 20

Christian Gonzalez made life hard for Patriots second-year QB Drake Maye in latest OTAs practice but it's already paying dividends

The New England Patriots took the field on Tuesday, offering an early glimpse of the team working together for the first time since all the offseason signings. While things started well for the defense, quarterback Drake Maye didn't begin the team period in the way he would have hoped.

Mike Vrabel News / Field Level Media / May 20

Mike Vrabel feels 'energy,' 'excitement' at Patriots' first OTA

Coming off consecutive 4-13 seasons, the New England Patriots are hoping to turn the page quickly under new head coach Mike Vrabel. "I think there's an excitement.

Tom Brady News / The SportsRush / May 20

Rob Gronkowski Breaks Silence on Tom Brady and Bill Belichick 'Feuding Over Things' in the Patriots Locker Room

The New England Patriots dynasty is a thing of the past, while the intrigue around how it all fell apart is still very much alive. Years after Tom Brady left Foxborough and went on to win a Super Bowl in Tampa, NFL fans are still asking one thing: What really caused the breakup between Brady and Bill Belichick?

New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / May 20

Peter Schrager, Bart Scott tap brakes on New England Patriots hype under Mike Vrabel

The New England Patriots dynasty is clearly over after bottoming out in 2023 and 2024. Still, there is hope for the future in New England with the Patriots seemingly finding their next franchise quarterback in Drake Maye and hiring the well-respected Mike Vrabel.