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John Lynch explains why the 49ers traded for Keion White

The San Francisco 49ers started the trade deadline carousel early, swinging a deal with the New England Patriots for defensive lineman Keion White, swapping 2026 sixth and seventh-round picks in the process. The 49ers needed defensive linemen after the season-ending injury to Nick Bosa, and that need was only exacerbated with the recent injuries to […]

From Niners Nation | 3 months ago | 2 reads

What to know about Falcons – Patriots in Week 9

The Atlanta Falcons had their chance to climb over .500 and build some momentum heading into a tough matchup on the road against the New England Patriots, and they blew it. Now this game comes with added pressure on Atlanta at a time where they can’t even seem to handle the baseline pressure of preparing […]

From The Falcoholic | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Patriots players react to Kyle Dugger, Keion White trades

Christian Gonzalez and Keion White arrived in New England as part of the same draft class, joining the Patriots as their first and second picks in 2023. But while both looked like potential long-term cornerstones for the organization up until last season, their paths started to diverge in 2025. Despite dealing with a nagging hamstring […]

From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Newly-extended Marcus Jones ‘embodies everything’ Patriots are looking for

The same day the New England Patriots decided to part ways with a pair of holdovers from the Bill Belichick era, they also committed to another long-term. Cornerback Marcus Jones was awarded with a three-year, $36 million contract extension that will tie him to the organization through the 2028 season. Listening to head coach Mike […]

From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 2 reads

What Marcus Jones’ contract extension means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots had a busy day Tuesday. Before making a pair of trades to send Keion White and Kyle Dugger to San Francisco and Pittsburgh, respectively, they also reached a contract extension with one of their team captains: cornerback Marcus Jones received a three-year, $36million extension through 2028. Let’s assess what the move […]

From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Are the Patriots done making deals ahead of the NFL trade deadline?

Sitting at 6-2 and atop the AFC East, the New England Patriots would appear to be potential buyers heading toward the upcoming NFL trade deadline. However, they did the opposite on Tuesday: one week before trading will be suspended by the league, they opted to part ways with a pair of former starters. Defensive lineman […]

From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 1 read

Patriots vs. Falcons Wednesday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson a non-participant

After two trades, the New England Patriots turned the page to the Atlanta Falcons with additional absences. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and offensive tackle Morgan Moses were both sidelined from Wednesday’s practice in Foxborough. It would be a rest day for the latter veteran starter, while the former is dealing with a toe injury. Four […]

From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Fantasy Football Defense Rankings Week 9: Best Starts at D/ST

Fantasy Football  Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football Defense rankings and projections for Week 9. “After eight weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football Defense rankings are reflecting that.” 2025 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of  4for4’s Fantasy Football Defense rankings !  # Team FF Pts 1 Colts 8.6 2 Patriots 7.5 3 Chi...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Mike Vrabel addresses Patriots’ Kyle Dugger, Keion White trades

The New England Patriots made a pair of deals a week before the NFL trade deadline, shipping out defenders Keion White and Kyle Dugger.  According to head coach Mike Vrabel, making both trades Tuesday night came down to timing. “I think that with just the timing of everything and where we’re at as a team, […]

From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 1 read

Jeffery Simmons and Calvin Ridley won’t practice for Titans Wednesday

Tennessee Titans interim coach Mike McCoy said at his Wednesday press conference that both Jeffery Simmons and Calvin Ridley will miss practice on Wednesday. McCoy said last week Simmons would be week-to-week with the hamstring injury he suffered in the loss to the New England Patriots. I’d be surprised to see him on the field […]

From Music City Miracles | 3 months ago | 3 reads

Should the 49ers still look for another defensive end?

The San Francisco 49ers swapped Day 3 picks with the New England Patriots on Tuesday in a trade for defensive end Keion White, a former second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. San Francisco got White and a 2026 seventh-round pick, while the Patriots got a 2026 sixth-round pick in return. White was a player […]

From Niners Nation | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Does Josh Allen really deserve to be on this graphic entering Week 9?

It’s officially Week 9 in the NFL, and Most Valuable Player (MVP) discussions are beginning to heat up. The NFL posted the graphic below on social media Tuesday afternoon, showing what is presumably the top four candidates entering Week 9: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, Buffalo Bills quarterback […]

From Buffalo Rumblings | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Dimitar Berbatov shares “world class” advice for Florian Wirtz amid critics for Liverpool star

Ex-Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov knows what it feels like to arrive with expectation, a reputation, and an immediate demand to deliver. He’s been there twice, in fact. First at Tottenham Hotspur, where he took time to adapt to English football’s pace and intensity, and later at Manchester United, where his languid brilliance sometimes disguised […] The post Dimitar Berbatov shares “world class” advice for Florian Wirtz amid critics for Liverpool star appeared first on Paisley Ga...

From Paisley Gates | 3 months ago | 2 reads

NFL ATS Records as We Enter Week 9 of the Season

We have seen plenty of surprises in the 2025 NFL season. We are entering week 9 with tons of great games on tap. Which teams have the best ATS records? Let’s take a look. Get a $500 bonus with promo DUNK on BN Fantasy! NFL Against the Spread Records (The Colts have covered six of their eight games in 2025. Photo: Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Sports) The Colts and Patriots have been the best in the NFL against the spread so far in 2025. Each team has covered six of its eight ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads

Should the 49ers continue to be aggressive ahead of the trade deadline?

The San Francisco 49ers already made one trade ahead of the deadline on Tuesday when they acquired New England Patriots edge rusher Keion White, who gives the team a big-bodied presence on the edge with pass-rush juice on the inside on third downs. Clelin Ferrell is back…on the practice squad. But based on the depth […]

From Niners Nation | 3 months ago | 3 reads

Patriots to keep paying Kyle Dugger as part of Steelers trade

The New England Patriots traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, but they will not entirely remove him from their pay roll. Besides his signing and offseason bonuses remaining on the team’s books, they will also pick up parts of Dugger’s remaining base salary for the 2025 NFL season. According to a […]

From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 2 reads

What signing safety John Saunders Jr. means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots acted quickly to fill one of the two roster spots created in the aftermath of trading Keion White and Kyle Dugger to San Francisco and Pittsburgh, respectively. Their plan is to bring rookie safety John Saunders Jr. aboard by poaching him from the Miami Dolphins practice squad. Let’s assess what adding […]

From Pats Pulpit | 3 months ago | 1 read