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A special season for the New England Patriots ended in disappointment Sunday night as they dropped Super Bowl LX 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks. Now, attention quickly turns to the offseason where the Patriots will look to remodel the roster in hopes of getting over the final hurdle next season. It’s been a busy week […]
23 days ago | 5 reads
New England Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant is among the young up-and-comers in NFL coaching circles, but this offseason will not be looking for any new opportunities. According to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Grant has decided to stay with the Patriots for the 2026 season. The report comes at a time when three […]
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New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs appeared at Dedham District Court on Friday morning to be arraigned on felony strangulation or suffocation as well as misdemeanor assault and battery charges. The charges stemmed from an incident in December, when Diggs allegedly assaulted his personal chef following an argument. Diggs pleaded not guilty and is […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
Just one year after his arrival, Terrell Williams’ tenure as New England Patriots defensive coordinator has come to an end. However, the move that was reported on Thursday was not due to performance but rather circumstance: Williams missed significant time in 2025 due to medical reasons, with inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr doing a commendable […]
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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, […]
25 days ago | 5 reads
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 […]
26 days ago | 4 reads
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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
26 days ago | 4 reads
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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
27 days ago | 4 reads
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 […]
27 days ago | 4 reads
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 […]
27 days ago | 2 reads
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 […]
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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 […]
28 days ago | 4 reads
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
28 days ago | 5 reads
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, […]
28 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
28 days ago | 6 reads
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 […]
28 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
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