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Drake Maye shoulders blame for Patriots’ high sack total

Drake Maye saw action in 13 contests as a rookie in 2024, and along the way was sacked 34 times. As a sophomore, it took him only nine games to match that total: the second most-sacked quarterback in football through Week 9, Maye has been taken down 34 times already this year. This puts him […]

From Pats Pulpit | 30 days ago | 2 reads

Patriots rely on interchangeability to replace injured Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots’ wide receiver group has been a pleasant surprise this season, but its depth might get tested this week. Kayshon Boutte, the team’s No. 1 wideout in terms of snaps played this season, suffered a hamstring injury during last Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons and is considered “day to day.” The […]

From Pats Pulpit | 30 days ago | 1 read

Patriots internalize old Bill Belichick mantra for late-season run

Of the 53 players currently on the New England Patriots roster, only 16 still have ties to former head coach Bill Belichick. And yet, the team as a whole seems to have internalized one of his slogans in its preparation for a late-season run: no days off. You have to look no further back than […]

From Pats Pulpit | 30 days ago | 1 read

What position is the Patriots’ biggest concern right now?

The NFL trade deadline came and went, and the New England Patriots — true to their name — opted to stand pat. Jokes aside, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel did make a pair of moves the week before the trading window closed, shipping defensive edge Keion White and safety Kyle Dugger to San […]

From Pats Pulpit | 30 days ago | 1 read

Bill Belichick named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist

Longtime New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has taken another step toward induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A six-time Super Bowl winner as Patriots head coach and two-time champion as an assistant with the New York Giants, Belichick was announced as one of nine semifinalists for the 2026 class. In a […]

From Pats Pulpit | 30 days ago | 1 read

TreVeyon Henderson Poised for Expanded Role in Week 10

Patriots News RB TreVeyon Henderson Poised for Expanded Role in Week 10 New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson played a career-high 75 percent of offensive snaps in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons and appears positioned to lead the backfield again in Week 10 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Henderson’s increased role came […]

From Gridiron Experts | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Patriots vs. Buccaneers Wednesday injury report: Kayshon Boutte among five non-participants

The New England Patriots began work on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without five. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and linebacker Christian Elliss were sidelined on Wednesday, as head coach Mike Vrabel shared before his roster reached the practice fields in Foxborough. From there, ironman center Garrett Bradbury and rookie defensive tackle Joshua […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Mike Vrabel explains Patriots inactivity at the NFL trade deadline

The New England Patriots saw Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline pass without making any moves. Speaking on Wednesday, Mike Vrabel had an unexpected analogy for his team’s inactivity level. “I would say that deals are like being pregnant,” he said. “You either are or you aren’t. It’s either a deal or it’s not, so I don’t […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

QB Shedeur Sanders To Start Soon? Browns Are 2-6

Browns News Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Returns to Practice, But Starting Role Remains Unclear Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will return to practice on Wednesday after missing the team’s Week 8 game against the New England Patriots with a back injury. Sanders was sidelined for Cleveland’s most recent contest. The Browns had a bye […]

From Gridiron Experts | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Jack Westover has ‘taken ownership’ of Patriots’ fullback position

When Jakob Johnson left the New England Patriots as a free agent in March 2022, so did the fullback position as a whole. Over the next three seasons, the team operated without a traditional lead blocker on its roster. That changed in 2025. Following the return of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, under whom Johnson himself […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Patriots host 3 defenders on tryouts ahead of Buccaneers game

While most of the NFL was focused on the trade deadline, the New England Patriots used Tuesday to take an up-close look at three free agents. Linebackers Andrew Farmer and D.J. Johnson as well as defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko were in town on a tryout basis. None of the three ended up immediately signing with […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Buccaneers ahead of Week 10

The list of player connections isn’t exactly a list entering NFL Week 10. Alas. Just one former Tampa Bay Buccaneer resides in head coach Mike Vrabel’s locker room. Just one former New England Patriot resides in head coach Todd Bowles’ locker room. And that’s between the current 53-man rosters, practice squads as well as reserve […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

7 winners and losers from the Patriots’ NFL trade deadline inactivity

A trade deadline with several blockbuster moves — including a pair in the AFC East — is officially behind us. The New England Patriots, however, watched Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline pass without making any deals. For now, the roster will largely stay intact heading toward a Week 10 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Falcons fall short again, Week 9 film review: Tuesday Takes with Tre’Shon

The Falcons had a quiet trade deadline coming off a loss to the Patriots in Week 9. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz bring you trade deadline takes, an in-depth discussion of the issues on offense, special teams, and on defense, and questions about the team’s future under the current regime. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another […]

From The Falcoholic | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Should the 49ers have made a move at the deadline?

The San Francisco 49ers were quiet on deadline day, not making any moves as they elected to keep their draft picks and move ahead with their current roster. The 49ers did make a move for defensive lineman Keion White, swapping a sixth-round pick for a seventh-round pick with the New England Patriots last week. But, […]

From Niners Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read

#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your questions for this week

The winning streak continued for the New England Patriots as they now find themselves 7-2 on the season in the midst of six straight victories. Now, New England gets set to go back on the road for a second consecutive game against the NFC South, this time matching up against the 6-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Patriots make no moves at the NFL trade deadline

A total of seven trades took place before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, but the New England Patriots decided not to get in on the action. Even though they had exploratory talks and expressed some level of interest in multiple players, nothing transpired at One Patriot Place. The trading window closed at 4 p.m. ET, and […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Patriots sign wide receiver Brenden Rice to practice squad

With starter Kayshon Boutte working through a hamstring injury, the New England Patriots have added perimeter depth. The organization announced the signing of wide receiver Brenden Rice to the practice squad on Tuesday, as NFL insider Jordan Schultz and Mark Daniels of MassLive previously reported. The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 1 read

NFL trade deadline tracker 2025: Patriots news, rumors, moves, instant analysis

The 2025 NFL trade deadline is nearing, and the New England Patriots might be approaching it differently than the last few seasons. After all, they are well on their way to returning to the playoffs after a three-year absence. Despite their 6-2 record, however, there is no guarantee they fall into the “buyers” camp this […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Detroit Lions signing offensive lineman to practice squad

The Detroit Lions have made a move on the offensive line, but it isn’t exactly the trade deadline blockbuster some were hoping for. According to his agency, offensive lineman Jack Conley is reportedly signing to the Lions’ practice squad. Conley, a rookie, went undrafted this year, but quickly signed with the New England Patriots. While […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Patriots rivals make pair of blockbusters ahead of NFL trade deadline

Having lost seven of their first eight games, the New York Jets have very much closed the book on the 2025 NFL season. They are acting accordingly on the trade market as well. Only hours before the NFL trade deadline, they made two major moves: cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams — arguably […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Patriots Power Rankings: Win streak boosts Pats’ rise

Falcons fans at Gillette Stadium waved their “Rise Up” signs to rally the visiting team on Sunday, but it was the Patriots who took it to heart. Another win gave them six in a row plus another boost up the power rankings. New England is showing consistency in a chaotic NFL year. Last week, seven […]

From Pats Pulpit | about 1 month ago | 1 read