During Illinois’ opening round NCAA Tournament rout over Penn, Philadelphia Eagles icon, soon-to-be brother-in-law of Taylor Swift and guy who appears in every third commercial that airs during a NFL game Jason Kelce tweeted about the Illini. “Who knew that Illinois had so many Serbians,” the ESPN talking posted on Twitter. Actually, Illinois only has one […]
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After starting out with eight nominees, only three players remaining standing in the race for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame this year. As the team announced on Wednesday, those finalists are tight end Rob Gronkowski, guard Logan Mankins and kicker Adam Vinatieri. Gronkowski is in his first year of eligibility for the Hall, […]
There have been big changes in the Pittsburgh front office this offseason. With longtime head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down and the Steelers hiring Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy in his place, the team is starting a new era of Steelers football. For those who have followed the Steelers’ approach to the NFL draft over the […]
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The 2026 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away as the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st overall after back-to-back years selecting in the top-five. After selecting TreVeyon Henderson in the second-round of last year’s draft, the Patriots […]
The 2026 NFL Draft features a strong tight end class. It’s a position the Patriots are expected to target. The top of New England’s current depth chart features Hunter Henry and free agent addition Julian Hill, who signed a three-year deal with the team earlier this month. As Henry enters his age 31 season — […]
The New England Patriots hosted several NFL Draft prospects at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, and all of them have one thing in common. Be it through college, high school or hometown, they all have ties to the region. The following players have been confirmed as attendees: The most prominent name on the list is cornerback […]
Outside of some minor roster tweaks — such as releasing linebacker Marte Mapu — the New England Patriots focus lands on the 2026 NFL Draft which is officially less than three weeks away. We will bring back submitted mock drafts next week, but for now submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on […]
The New England Patriots and former third-round draft pick Marte Mapu will go their separate ways. On Tuesday, the third-year linebacker and special teamer was informed of his upcoming release. That never happened: instead of getting cut, Mapu was eventually traded to the Houston Texans as part of a late-round draft pick exchange in 2027. […]
Unlike the last two years, the New England Patriots are entering 2026 with some stability. Mike Vrabel is back as head coach after leading his team to a 14-3 record and Super Bowl berth in his first season, and together with a front office led by executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf is […]
The New England Patriots were ready to release Marte Mapu on Tuesday, but the move never materialized. The 26-year-old will still be playing elsewhere in 2026: instead of getting cut by the Patriots, the team reached an agreement with the Houston Texans for a trade. The Patriots will send Mapu and a 2027 seventh-round draft […]
Update 4/7/2026: Patriots reverse course, trade Marte Mapu to Texans instead of release Marte Mapu will indeed be leaving the New England Patriots, but his departure will happen differently than previously reported. Instead of getting released, he has been traded to the Houston Texans. According to a report by Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston […]
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Following the release of Stefon Diggs and free agency addition of Romeo Doubs this offseason, the future of the New England Patriots wide receiver position remains unclear. Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins are all entering the final year of their contracts, while Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III have more to prove entering […]
In my third mock draft of the cycle, the New England Patriots work the draft board a bit. With most major needs already filled in free agency, they have the flexibility to do so and trade down or up depending on how the board falls. Drafting for talent rather than need is something Mike Vrabel […]
The New England Patriots under head coach Mike Vrabel are all about culture, and their success in 2025 proved them right. One of the key elements of that culture is effort, and there are multiple players in this year’s draft that fit the bill in that regard. Among them is linebacker Red Murdock out of […]
In the traditional definition, a tight end is equal parts blocker and equal parts receiver. Over the years and with the NFL becoming increasingly pass-centric, that definition started to evolve. These days, tight ends are more nuanced as a group. While you still have your traditional all-around options, you also have more specialized skillsets now: […]
The NFL switched to 17 regular season games back in 2021. An 18th may soon be coming. Expanding the regular season was a popular topic at the NFL annual league meetings held last week in Arizona. One that Patriots Owner Robert Kraft was in favor of. “I like it long term for the growth and […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st overall after back-to-back years selecting in the top-five. While Drake Maye is a big reason in that, New England is expected […]
Getting inside the mind of an NFL General Manager is never easy, but with time, trends and habits develop. By year three or four, tendencies become more obvious, and with the amount of information available, fans generally understand how their team will attack the draft. A new shot caller makes deciphering moves difficult, but that […]
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One year ago, the New England Patriots used their first-round selection in the NFL Draft to pick an offensive tackle. Fast forward 12 months, and we might find ourselves in the same situation yet again. What gives? While Will Campbell was brought aboard fourth overall last season to become the team’s left tackle of the […]
The New England Patriots’ wide receiver group remains a work in progress, which in turn means that the reigning AFC champions are in the market for more help at the position. And while A.J. Brown has been floated around as a potential trade addition, the NFL Draft is no less likely to be the team’s […]
Even though the New England Patriots spent top dollar on Romeo Doubs this offseason, the future of their wide receiver position remains unclear. Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins are all entering the final year of their contracts, while Kyle Williams has yet to show he is capable of filling a more prominent role […]
Harold Landry was one of the New England Patriots’ biggest free agency signings of 2025, but a nagging knee injury limited his impact down the stretch. Heading into his second season with the organization, however, there is optimism about his outlook. Landry has been a regular at the Patriots’ Gillette Stadium facility over recent weeks, […]