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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper believes in constantly improving his performance on the football field. In fact, the nine-year veteran recently told reporters that he tries to focus on a special aspect of his game which could benefit from better execution.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 29

Patriots Get Significant Injury Update on Key Weapon

The New England Patriots have definitely had some rough injury luck at training camp, but they have finally received some good news on that front. Tight

NFL News / A to Z Sports / June 27

Austin Hooper accidentally embarrasses himself with Taylor Swift oops in viral Tight End University video

With Taylor Swift being such a big part of Tight End University this year, it's only fitting that some of the participants were asked about their favorite song of hers. Rob Gronkowski said "Shake It Off," while Kelce went with "So High School," which is a song Swift wrote about the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / June 24

Patriots Austin Hooper Attends Prestigious Tight End University

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper is channeling his inner “Thornton Melon“ this week by tangentially heading “Back to School.” Hooper, as revealed on Monday, will be the Pats’ lone representative in the 2025 class at Tight End University.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 14

AFC Notes: James Cook, Austin Hooper, Bills, Jets, Patriots

Bills GM Brandon Beane expects that RB James Cook will be ready for the 2025 campaign regardless of his contract situation. “I know we’ve had people in the building that he’s been talking with, and I have no doubt when it’s time to play football, he’ll be ready to roll,” Beane told Adam Schein of Mad Dog Sports Radio on Wednesday.

New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / May 1

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 30

Patriots' Austin Hooper explains what to expect from HC Mike Vrabel

Patriots' Austin Hooper explains what teammates can expect from HC Mike Vrabel

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper played under first-year New England head coach Mike Vrabel when the two were employed by the Tennessee Titans and is sharing some of what to expect from the new boss of the Patriots.

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New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Stefon Diggs Draws Praise From Patriots' Hooper Amid Practice Performance

The New England Patriots needed to make a splash on offense in the offseason. After missing out on the first wave of free agents, the Patriots landed one of the best weapons remaining on the market for Drake Maye in Stefon Diggs.

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

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

Patriots Draft Profile: Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans

With the top two tights ends on the roster being 30-years old, including Austin Hooper who signed just a one-year deal this off-season, it makes sense the New England Patriots are eyeing the position in the 2025 NFL Draft.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 17

Patriots Connected to Compelling Notre Dame Star

In spite of a free-agent spending spree, the New England Patriots still have needs up and down their roster heading into the NFL Draft. However, one area in which the Patriots are actually fairly set is at tight end.

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Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / March 10

Austin Hooper and Andrew Berry's worst 4 free agent signings

Andrew Berry is entering his sixth year as the general manager of the Cleveland Browns, which means there is plenty of data to analyze his tendencies during the offseason.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Patriots keeping former Pro-Bowl TE on $5M deal

The New England Patriots are keeping a familiar face in their tight end room. The team has agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with veteran tight end Austin Hooper, with a maximum value of $7 million, according to Adam Schefter on X, formerly Twitter.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Reports: Patriots signing LB Harold Landry III, TE Austin Hooper

The New England Patriots signed free agent outside linebacker Harold Landry III on a three-year contract and re-signed tight end Austin Hooper to a one-year deal, according to media reports on Sunday night.

New England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Austin Hooper 2-Time Pro Bowler Signs Contract

Nine-year veteran tight end Austin Hooper signed a new contract with the New England Patriots. Hooper, a two-time Pro Bowler, spent the 2024 season with the New England Patriots but also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and Las Vegas Raiders.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Patriots to re-sign TE Austin Hooper

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New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9

Patriots Re-Signing TE Austin Hooper

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Patriots are re-signing TE Austin Hooper to a one-year, $5 million contract on Sunday. According to Schefter, Hooper’s new contract comes with a max value of $7 million.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / February 21

Austin Hooper’s reliability makes him free agency’s best value at the tight end position, and it’s not particularly close

Tight end is one of the most complex positions to learn in football. It takes real time to get fully acclimated to the NFL level, so it's frequent to see older players still making the most out of their chances, while promising youngsters fail to realize their potential.

New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / May 29, 2024

Patriots 90-Man Roster Spotlight: Austin Hooper

The New England Patriots can have up to 90 players under contract during the offseason. Patriots Football Now will profile all 90 players (though there are currently 91 on the roster) over the upcoming months.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2024

New Patriots TE has humorous take on QB uncertainty

New Patriots TE has humorous take on quarterback uncertainty

New England Patriots TE Austin Hooper is going to put his head down and do his job, no matter who is throwing him the ball.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13, 2024

Patriots to sign two-time Pro Bowl TE

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 14, 2024

Raiders Free Agents: TE Austin Hooper

When the Las Vegas Raiders built their roster last season, they traded up in the second round of the NFL Draft to draft rookie tight end Michael Mayer

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 20, 2023

Raiders targeting two-time Pro Bowler as potential Darren Waller replacement

After it recently traded TE Darren Waller to New York, Las Vegas will try to reel in a two-time Pro Bowler as a replacement. TE Austin Hooper is expected to visit the Raiders on Wednesday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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