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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.

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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 / 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.

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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.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / June 20

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.

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.

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.

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Patriots’ Kyle Williams shows rookie swagger, ready to prove himself

With New England Patriots fans hungry for a rebound after three straight losing seasons, rookie wideout Kyle Williams is bringing a jolt of swagger and confidence just weeks before training camp.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 19

Patriots Rookies Take Part in Community Day

As the New England Patriots enjoy their early-Summer break, a few Pats rookies took a moment to focus their attention on the impact they can make off the

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.

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Patriots Defensive Duo Lands Among Top 5 in NFL

Following a busy offseason with many changes around the roster, and even the coaching staff, the New England Patriots could now be primed to have a top duo at a certain position group for the 2025 season.

Brenden Schooler News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Patriots’ All-Pro Labeled One of NFL’s Top Special Teams Players

The New England Patriots struggled defensively for much of last season, but their special teams units actually played pretty well. That is in part because of safety Brenden Schooler, who showed out as a gunner on punt coverage.

Tom Brady News / NFL Analysis Network / June 19

The New England Patriots’ single-game receiving yards leader was Tom Brady’s top target, but never won a Super Bowl

There’s probably a substantial amount of players who could say they owe some of the biggest moments of their career to Tom Brady. Adam Vinatieri, for instance,

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Josh Allen Details How Stefon Diggs Will Elevate Patriots' Drake Maye

The New England Patriots are entering a new era for one of the winningest teams of the 21st century. Mike Vrabel was hired to steer New England in the right direction following a disappointing backend of Bill Belichick's tenure as head coach and a disastrous single season of Jerod Mayo at the helm.

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.

NFL News / PatsFans.com / June 17

Patriots News 6/17: Roster Spot Looms, Trade Rumors Still Swirling

Some New England Patriots News on this Tuesday: 1) We’ve got a long way to go before the start of training camp, and while the pre-camp roster seems relatively set, the club currently has a roster opening thanks to last week’s retirement of Wes Schweitzer.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / June 16

NFL analyst names 2 New England Patriots players who are guaranteed to take their games to elite status in 2025

The Patriots should take a big step forward in 2025. New England has a nice blend of young and veteran talent, and the culture is already changing under new head coach Mike Vrabel. There's no doubt that several players will have to step up if the Patriots are going to return to the postseason, but it's not unreasonable to believe it can happen.