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Matthew Slater News / New England Patriots on SI / June 14

Patriots Legend Drops Massive Claim on Unheralded All-Pro

If there is anyone who knows about elite special teams play, it's New England Patriots legend Matthew Slater. In 16 seasons with the Patriots between 2008 and 2023, Slater made 10 Pro Bowl appearances while also earning a pair of First-Team All-Pro selections.

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

Former First-Round Pick is Patriots' Biggest Defensive Sleeper

The New England Patriots have overhauled their defense this offseason, clearly taking note of the significant slippage the unit displayed in 2024. The Patriots paid special attention to addressing their pass rush, which makes perfect sense considering New England ranked last in the NFL with just 28 sacks last season.

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

Patriots Projected to Make Stunning Decision on Veteran Defender

The New England Patriots will definitely have to make some difficult decisions when it comes down to determining who stays and who goes, and one veteran defender has already been placed on notice as far as the 53-man roster is concerned.

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New England Patriots News / NFL Analysis Network / June 14

New England Patriots may cut out-of-favor second-round WR who is ‘deep on the depth chart’, ESPN reports

The New England Patriots have 12 wide receivers on the roster right now, and the competition for snaps so far in the offseason has been extremely intense.

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

Patriots Land Curious WR Prediction

The New England Patriots have quite the battle going on at wide receiver right now. They have 12 receivers competing for a limited amount of roster spots, and typically, NFL teams only carry six wide outs heading into the regular season.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / June 14

Patriots Add Former Dolphins Director to Staff

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have made yet another addition to their promising analytics department. The Pats, per a report from ESPN’s Seth Walder, have hired Max Mulitz as Personnel Analytics Coordinator.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / June 14

Patriots' Drake Maye Delivers Blunt Statement on Key Rookie

The New England Patriots put together one heck of a haul in the NFL Draft, rectifying numerous needs that simply were not addressed last offseason. The Patriots' top pick was offensive tackle Will Campbell, which should not come as much of a surprise to anyone who watched New England's offensive line play last year.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Patriots gave Milton a choice — he picked Cowboys

There’s so much to process at the quarterback position that without at least confidence, even the most gifted physical traits will fall flat. Joe Milton is working right now to marry the two: The physical and the mental.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 13

Jerod Mayo thrown under bus, run over by Patriots defensive end

The New England Patriots have been one of the biggest offseason stories in the NFL due to their hiring of new coach Mike Vrabel to replace Jerod Mayo after one season.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 13

Patriots LB Among NFL's Biggest Minicamp Winners

The New England Patriots made several notable additions this offseason on both sides of the ball. Names like Milton Williams and Carlton Davis owned headlines in March, and their first three draft picks were all offensive players that had fans excited for what Josh McDaniels' offense could look like in 2025.

Jabrill Peppers News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Patriots' Jabrill Peppers Has Bold Message Ahead of 2025

New England Patriots' safety Jabrill Peppers will be entering his ninth year in the NFL in 2025, and possibly coming off his most difficult season in 2024.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Patriots Insider Would Be ‘Shocked’ if Rookie Doesn’t Win Starting Gig

A position that once was a source of stability for the New England Patriots has quickly become one surrounded by question marks. Adam Vinatieri and Stephen Gostkowski were reliable kickers for the Patriots during the team's stretch of six Super Bowl championships in 18 seasons.

Marte Mapu News / New England Patriots on SI / June 13

Patriots Defender Set for Position Switch

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Much like the team he plays for, New England Patriots hybrid defender Marte Mapu is ready for a fresh start. Despite having aligned predominantly at safety for the past two seasons, Mapu will apparently be making the switch to linebacker when the team reconvenes for training camp in late July.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 13

New Patriots Defender Named Big Winner of OTAs

The 2025 OTAs in the NFL just recently ended, and the teams are now finishing up minicamp. OTAs were a good way to get a first look at rookies, players on new teams, and to see who has been working out in the offseason.

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New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Patriots Are 'Light Years Better' Heading Into 2025 NFL Season

The New England Patriots are filled with optimism and new faces across the organization. The Patriots just wrapped up their mandatory minicamp, and the optimism surrounding the team is as high as it has been in years.

New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / June 13

This Feels Different: Vrabel’s Patriots Are Building Something Special

After two frustrating seasons, the New England Patriots are now just over a month away from kicking off training camp ahead of what might be their first real competitive campaign in quite some time.

Demario Douglas News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Patriots' DeMario Douglas Emulates Former Super Bowl-Champion Wide Receiver

When Tom Brady's New England Patriots teams were in their heyday, some of the best wide receivers in the NFL made their home in Foxborough. Randy Moss, Deion Branch and Wes Welker are among the many wideouts who caught passes from, arguably, the greatest quarterback in professional football history.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 13

Patriots WR Trying to Follow Legends' Footsteps

Perhaps the rookie generating the most buzz for the New England Patriots this offseason is one they didn't even draft: wide receiver Efton Chism III. Yes, the Patriots selected fellow receiver Kyle Williams in the third round, and while many are expecting Williams to be a stud, it's Chism that is reminding New England fans of past Pats legends.

Ja'Lynn Polk News / Pro Football Rumors / June 12

Is this Patriots WR on the roster bubble?

The Patriots are facing a roster crunch at wide receiver, and there’s a chance they may move on from a recent second-round pick as they resolve their depth.

Tom Brady News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Patriots announce new plan to honor Tom Brady

The New England Patriots have planned another ceremony to honor Tom Brady, and the latest will unveil a permanent shrine to the legendary quarterback. On Thursday, the Patriots announced that they are building a bronze statue of Brady outside of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

Stefon Diggs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 10

Stefon Diggs gets testy with media over questions about pink substance

Stefon Diggs spoke with the media on Tuesday for the first time since a video of him partying on a boat received attention, and the New England Patriots star became a bit annoyed after being asked several questions about it.

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