Pats Pulpit: A New England Patriots Community
The New England Patriots find themselves in a much different position than they were at this time last season. After overhauling the roster in Year 1 under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots turned things around and advanced to Super Bowl LX. Entering free agency in 2026, the list of needs is significantly shorter for Vrabel and […]
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The New England Patriots rebuilt large parts of their defense in 2025, and the edge was no exception. There were some big investments as well as an infusion of talent to help reshape the group for the future. That process paid some initial dividends, but as a look at the current composition of the depth […]
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The New England Patriots made some major investments on the defensive side of the ball last offseason, and the results looked the part. That was especially true along the interior defensive line, where almost the entire group was turned over. The decision to make changes paid off: the defensive tackle spot was one of the […]
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Led by Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, the interior defensive line was one of the strengths of the New England Patriots’ roster in 2025. Both remain under contract, as do multiple backups such as Cory Durden, Joshua Farmer and Eric Gregory. And yet, the Patriots making some offseason investments at the position could very well […]
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A quick transition to the offseason took Mike Vrabel and the Patriots coaching staff plus front office to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. Beyond getting familiar with prospects in the upcoming draft, discussions continued regarding New England’s free agency plans with roughly one week to go until the legal tampering period. With roster […]
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We’re caught in between the Super Bowl and the start of free agency, so it’s a relatively quiet time on the NFL calendar. Well, it’s the perfect time to share some more stories about our New England Patriots fandom. Today, we want to know: Where is the Pats Pulpit community located? Obviously, we don’t want […]
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The New England Patriots have made no secret about their desire to upgrade the supporting cast around quarterback Drake Maye this offseason, and are willing to explore different avenues to do so. Among those is swinging a trade, with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown a popular name tied to the club’s efforts. But while […]
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We’re caught in between the Super Bowl and the start of free agency, so it’s a relatively quiet time on the NFL calendar. Well, it’s the perfect time to share some more stories about our New England Patriots fandom. Today, we want to know: Have you ever met a Patriots player or coach in real […]
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The NFL announced the 2026 salary cap on Friday, and along the way informed its clubs of other important numbers. Among those were the values of the fifth-year contract options for 2023 first-round draft choices such as the New England Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez. Gonzalez’s fifth-year option will come at a cost of $18.119 million, according […]
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The New England Patriots are unlikely to be duplicating last year’s spending spree, but they are still in a comfortable financial position this offseason. The NFL’s newly-announced salary cap for the 2026 season, after all, gives them plenty of flexibility. According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the league informed its clubs on […]
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Even though the final game left a bitter taste in their mouths, the New England Patriots have plenty to feel good about coming out of the 2025 NFL season. Having won just eight total games the previous two seasons, they went 14-3 and advanced all the way to the playoffs in their first campaign under […]
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Relative to other free agents brought in by the New England Patriots last offseason, Khyiris Tonga came relatively cheap. However, despite playing on a comparatively modest one-year, $2.1 million contract, the veteran defensive tackle proved himself a valuable member of the team’s interior defensive line — so much so that the Patriots tried to extend […]
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In 2024, the New England Patriots spent almost a third of their offensive snaps operating out of 12-personnel packages with two tight ends on the field. The expectation was that more of the same would be on the menu for 2025, but that did not materialize for a multitude of reasons. One of them might […]
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The New England Patriots’ tight end position was a mixed bag in 2025. Hunter Henry was one of the team’s most reliable players but he was relatively quiet in the playoffs; Austin Hooper was a limited factor in the passing game and mostly employed as a blocker; C.J. Dippre did receive some interest from other […]
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Even though the NFL Players Association is no longer making its Team Report Cards public following a grievance filed by the NFL, the results of the latest survey have become public. Kalyn Kahler of ESPN obtained the grades handed out in its newest installment, and they show that the New England Patriots continue to rank […]
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Drafted as one of the top centers in the 2025 NFL Draft, it did not take long for Jared Wilson to find his way into the Patriots starting lineup. However, that spot came at left guard as part of New England finding their best starting five up front. Wilson went on to start 17 games […]
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Another member of the New England Patriots coaching staff will not be back with the team in 2026. Ben McAdoo, who spent last season as a senior defensive assistant, will leave the team after two seasons. NFL reporter Joseph Pasteris was first to report the news. A former head coach of the New York Giants […]
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The New England Patriots are looking for upgrades on the offensive side of the ball this offseason, and one name has repeatedly been mentioned as a potential target for the team: wide receiver A.J. Brown. While the three-time All-Pro selection remains under contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, he very well could become available for trade […]
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The 2025 season was one of change for the New England Patriots, and the safety position was not immune to it either. Despite entering training camp with two longtime starters seemingly entrenched atop the depth chart, the group looked entirely different by the time the regular season was kicked off. Now heading into 2026, more […]
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Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your stories: How did you become a fan of the New England Patriots? When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season […]
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Playing wide receiver in the NFL is a different challenge than it was in college — something the New England Patriots know well as they evaluate their options this offseason. While the team is expected to look outside the building for pass-catching help this offseason, there is also belief that improvements at the position could […]
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After he spent most of the 2025 season as play caller, the New England Patriots officially promoted Zak Kuhr from inside linebackers coach to defensive coordinator earlier this month. Meanwhile, Kuhr’s predecessor as DC, Terrell Williams, has moved to a different position on staff. Speaking to the media for the first time since the change, […]
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