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Patriots make change at defensive coordinator heading into 2026
With his battle against prostate cancer won, Terrell Williams will return to the New England Patriots’ coaching staff in 2026. However, he will not do so as defensive coordinator. According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Patriots will be moving Williams to a “high-ranking role” within their staff. Williams, […]
Patriots assistant Robert Kugler departs for Steelers’ 2026 coaching staff
After two campaigns in Foxborough, Robert Kugler will be moving on to the AFC North. The former New England Patriots assistant has been named the next tight ends coach of Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Mike McCarthy, the organization announced Thursday. Kugler marks the first known departure from the reigning AFC champions’ coaching staff. The […]
7-round mock draft: Patriots continue building around Drake Maye
The Super Bowl is over, and now our attention shifts firmly to the offseason and how the New England Patriots can make their team even better than it already is. This, of course, includes taking a deep dive into the upcoming NFL Draft. To start with that, here is my first seven-round mock draft of […]
Super Bowl mic’d up segment shows why Patriots are all-in on Mike Vrabel
Win or loss, Mike Vrabel made it his mission every week during the 2025 season to personally greet his players as they returned to the locker room. Super Bowl LX was no exception, but it needed the NFL Coach of the Year to dig deep after his New England Patriots were beaten 29-13 by the […]
Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins hoping to ‘remain home’ in free agency
The New England Patriots’ 2026 free agency class may lack distinct star power, but it does include several key contributors particularly on defense. Among them is safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who was tied for the team lead in interceptions last season and ranked third in defensive snaps. Despite the Patriots falling short in Super Bowl LX, […]
Patriots fan survey: What position needs to be upgraded the most?
The New England Patriots’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX did not just happen because of one or two missed opportunities or negative plays, but rather because of the eventual world champions simply being better across the board. Sure, some players such as Christian Gonzalez did all they could to keep the […]
Patriots reach futures pacts with running back Elijah Mitchell, tackle Sebastian Gutierrez
Two recent departures from the New England Patriots’ practice squad will be returning for 2026. Running back Elijah Mitchell and offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez signed futures contracts in Foxborough on Wednesday, the organization announced. Mitchell, 27, joined the practice squad in December and was released ahead of January’s AFC divisional round versus the Houston Texans. […]
Mike Vrabel sees foundation in place as Patriots eye next step in remodel
Mike Vrabel stood in front of his Patriots’ team for the final time on Tuesday. Two days after a magical season ended in disappointment in Super Bowl LX, Vrabel delivered a simple message. “I just talked about a disappointing finish to a phenomenal, exciting, enjoyable year. It’s unfortunate,” he shared. “Talked to them about the […]
NFL free agency 2026: Full list of Patriots free agents this offseason
The New England Patriots’ season came crashing down in Super Bowl LX, but there is little reason to be disappointed nor is there much time to do so. Not only did the team of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel exceed expectations, after all, it also will need a quick turnaround considering the shortened nature of […]
Christian Gonzalez hopeful for Patriots contract extension
Christian Gonzalez has set himself up for a massive pay day. As the former first-round selection enters the fourth year of his contract, the Patriots can exercise the fifth-year option on his deal this offseason. Both sides are also now also eligible to negotiate a long-term extension. Speaking Tuesday during locker room clean-out, Gonzalez claimed […]
Patriots injury analysis after Super Bowl 60 vs. Seahawks
Outmatched across the board, the New England Patriots’ season found a disappointing end on Super Bowl Sunday. To make matters worse, they also suffered some injuries along the way. Let’s assess the damage after rewatching the 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Patriots injury analysis: Super Bowl 60 QB Drake Maye: Despite getting a pre-game […]
Patriots set to keep Will Campbell at left tackle, says Mike Vrabel
Before the New England Patriots drafted Will Campbell No. 4 overall in last year’s draft, many projected the LSU standout as a guard rather than a tackle in the NFL. New England, however, viewed Campbell at his natural tackle position. After drafting him to fill their need at left tackle, Campbell went on to start […]
Patriots sign 11 members of Super Bowl practice squad to futures contracts
The New England Patriots have retained 11 members of the final practice squad heading into the offseason. The reigning AFC champions signed wide receivers Jeremiah Webb and John Jiles, tight end Marshall Lang, offensive tackle Lorenz Metz, guards Mehki Butler and Andrew Rupcich, defensive tackles Leonard Taylor III and Jeremiah Pharms Jr., linebackers Amari Gainer […]
Patriots’ Drake Maye will not need offseason surgery for injured right shoulder
After taking a pain-killing injection for his injured right throwing shoulder prior to Super Bowl LX, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said Tuesday he will not require offseason surgery. “Just get some time off. Time’s the best healer, and definitely just need time off,” Maye said before the team broke for the offseason. “Nothing that needs […]
Will Campbell not using knee injury as excuse for Super Bowl performance
Rookie left tackle Will Campbell knows his Super Bowl performance was not his best. After a positive rookie season, Campbell did not look the same throughout the Patriots’ playoff run. Some of that had to do with the MCL injury he suffered back in Week 12 that sidelined him for five games before he returned […]
Patriots links 2/10/26: Pats, NFL on to the offseason – What’s next?
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Patriots position grades from 2026 Super Bowl loss to Seahawks
The New England Patriots exceeded expectations all year. Unfortunately, with the Super Bowl on the line, they finally met them: entering the game as underdog to the NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel failed to beat both the odds and the opponent and was ultimately defeated quite soundly with a […]
2027 Super Bowl odds: Patriots fall below several AFC rivals
The New England Patriots were not able to get the job done in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Nonetheless, the main sentiment in the locker room is that a team with plenty of young players under contract will be back in the near future. “S—t hurts,” cornerback Carlton Davis said, […]
Patriots vs. Seahawks snap counts from Super Bowl 60
The New England Patriots’ offensive game plan for Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks raised some questions, primarily because of the personnel coordinator Josh McDaniels opted to employ. The Patriots decided to rely heavily on 11-personnel looks, seemingly playing into the hands of a defense that employs nickel as its base group on that […]
Seahawks had a tell on Patriots offense in Super Bowl, defender claims
The New England Patriots offense struggled mightily in Super Bowl LX, and throughout the day was seemingly one step behind the Seattle Seahawks defense. According to Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, that did not happen by accident. In fact, he claimed after the game that his team’s film study revealed some clear tendencies his unit was […]
Patriots vs. Seahawks: The good, the bad, the s—t that got them beat
Ahead of last summer’s training camp, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel explained that he was looking at his team’s performances in three distinct categories. There is the good, the bad, and, as he called it, the s—t that gets you beat. The Patriots’ 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX […]
Why did Will Campbell struggle in Super Bowl 60? NFL O-linemen weigh in
The New England Patriots entered Super Bowl LX well aware that their offensive line was a potential Achilles heel against against a ferocious Seattle Seahawks defensive front. And indeed, the group struggled for much of the night which compounded the team’s overall issues on that side of the ball. The main issues, as has been […]
Fan Notes from the Patriots’ Super Bowl 60 loss to the Seahawks
The Patriots just got their doors blown off in the Super Bowl. This game was more or less over from the jump, and there’s not a whole lot more to say than that. We’re in for a long offseason of “Drake Maye crumpled when it mattered” and “Will Campbell is a guard, not a tackle” […]
Patriots links 2/09/26: Cinderella season sacked
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Patriots defense points to self after Super Bowl loss to Seahawks
For much of the night, Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks was a defensively-dominated affair. There was no touchdown scored until the fourth quarter, and even then it took Seattle recovering a Drake Maye fumble to set it up. Ultimately, plays like those ended up making a difference in what […]