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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.

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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.

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.

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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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Here are, in ascending order, the best quarterback free agent 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 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.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / May 21

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

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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.

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

Patriots' Intriguing Addition Already Named Cut Candidate

The New England Patriots overhauled their defense this offseason, and a big part of that makeover consisted of repairing their pass rush. The Patriots' biggest additions along that front were Harold Landry and Milton Williams, but they also made a sleeper signing in the latter stages of free agency: K'Lavon Chaisson.

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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.

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.

Mike Vrabel News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

AFC Notes: De’Von Achane, Mike Vrabel, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane spoke on the team’s chemistry coming together in OTAs rather than in training camp as it did before the 2024 season. “We’re doing better than we did last year because a lot of guys here in OTAs, we’re trying to build our chemistry earlier than trying to do it in training camp,” Achane said, via DolphinsWire.com.

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One Major Problem the Patriots Have Not Yet Solved

The New England Patriots have come a long way this offseason, overhauling their defense and making some significant offensive additions. One of the primary concerns for the Patriots this past year was their horrendous offensive line, which was probably the worst unit in the NFL.

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Patriots Side With Eagles on Tush Push

It's official, the Philadelphia Eagles' infamous Tush Push play is here to stay, for now. Per multiple reports, NFL owners did not collect enough votes on the league proposal to ban the Eagles' push play for the 2025 season, with the final tally being 22-10 in favor of the ban.

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

Patriots' Quirky WR Already Winning Over New Teammates

The New England Patriots have made a concerted effort to repair their ailing receiving corps this offseason, signing both Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins in free agency and drafting Kyle Williams.

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.

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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.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Former Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson Are Reportedly Engaged

One of the storylines of the New England Patriots' offseason has nothing to do with the team. Legendary and Hall of Fame coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, have dominated the headlines since they became a couple.

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?

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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.