The New England Patriots and Boston Celtics are trending in two opposite directions to start 2025. The Patriots are off to one of their best streaks in recent memory, while their counterparts on the court haven’t looked as dominant as they’ve been in years past.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots received some encouraging injury news as they continue their preparations for a Week 7 showdown with the Tennessee Titans this weekend in Nashville.
The New England Patriots began preparations for the Buffalo Bills down two defensive starters. Outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and safety Jaylinn Hawkins did not take the field for Wednesday’s practice in Foxborough.
FOXBOROUGH, MA. — New England Patriots starting safety Jaylinn Hawkins will be among the team’s most closely watched players heading into this weekend’s prime time matchup with the Buffalo Bills — for an unenviable reason.
The New England Patriots’ return to the win column on Sunday was an impressive one. Going against a Carolina Panthers team they shared identical 1-2 records with, the Patriots put forward a dominant effort en route to a 42-13 victory.
The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
This summer, the New England Patriots completely revamped their safety position. Longtime starters Jabrill Peppers (released) and Kyle Dugger (relegated to second-string) are out of the lineup, while Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson have overtaken the top two spots on the defense.
FOXBORO, MA. — According to New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins, the best lobster roll he’s had is from Saltie Girl in Boston. He called it “fire,” gets it hot with butter and sometimes will tack on a clam chowder.
The Patriots are bringing in a number of outside free agents as they try to build a winner with new head coach Mike Vrabel, but they are also holding onto some of their own players.
Mike Reiss of ESPN reports that the Patriots are re-signing S Jaylinn Hawkins to a one-year deal worth up to $2.25 million. Hawkins, 28, is a former fourth-round pick by the Falcons in the 2020 NFL Draft out of California.
Lost in the details of Cal’s latest narrow defeat on Saturday was senior cornerback Nohl Williams intercepting his sixth pass of the season. That’s the most by a Cal player for a full season since Jaylinn Hawkins had six in 2018.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Dolphins running back De'Von Achane's day may be done. Achane took a hard hit from Patriots defensive back Jaylinn Hawkins at the end of a 12-yard gain in the first quarter and remained down on the sideline after the play.
The New England Patriots designated safety, Kyle Dugger with the transition tag earlier this month, though Dugger remains unsigned for now. The Patriots parted ways with safeties Adrian Phillips and Jalen Mills this offseason as well.
The Panthers are signing Jaylinn Hawkins, with the addition giving Carolina some much needed depth at safety. According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Hawkins agreed to a one year deal with the Panthers.
The Los Angeles Chargers picked up Jaylinn Hawkins from the Waiver Wire during the 2023 season, and he was a very strong addition for the Bolts midseason.