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Mike Vrabel explains Patriots’ defensive coordinator change

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, […]

Patriots to take patient approach with free agent Jaylinn Hawkins

The New England Patriots entered their 2025 training camp with Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers seemingly the undisputed top two options at safety. They exited with Dugger relegated to backup duty and Peppers off the team entirely (a fate Dugger also would later meet). In their place, Jaylinn Hawkins and Craig Woodson had emerged as […]

Patriots starter expected back in 2026 after injury-riddled season

Before going on their record-breaking free agency spending spree last spring, the New England Patriots brought another player aboard who had been released from his previous team. Harold Landry, a longtime member of the Tennessee Titans, was signed to a three-year, $43.5 million contract before free agency frenzy began. Landry did enjoy some success early […]

Boston Legacy FC announce over 20,000 tickets sold for home opener at Gillette Stadium with New Kids On The Block performing at halftime

Today, the Boston Legacy have announced that they have sold over 20,000 tickets for their March 14 home opener at Gillette Stadium against defending NWSL Champions, NJ/NY Gotham FC. Wait… There’s more! The club has also announced that New Kids on the Block will be headlining the halftime performance. “Welcoming NKOTB to Gillette Stadium for […]

Patriots continuing to weigh options regarding Stefon Diggs’ future

In his first season in New England, wide receiver Stefon Diggs quickly became one of the Patriots’ most important players both on and off the field.  Coming off an ACL tear, Diggs led the team with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards last season. He became the first Patriots wide receiver to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark […]

Zach Ertz wants to play another season; should Washington re-sign him?

Zach Ertz has been the Washington Commanders TE1 since signing with them in 2024. He has led the position group in receiving, yards, and scoring, and has been a great veteran presence in the locker room for the last two seasons. Ertz suffered an ugly looking ACL tear when he had his legs taken out […]

Patriots free agency 2026: Jack Gibbens is a realistic return candidate

Mike Vrabel and company rebuilt all parts of the Patriots roster upon arriving in New England last offseason, and the linebacker group was also not immune to change. Among the most consequential additions was Jack Gibbens, who formerly played under Vrabel in Tennessee and who ended up serving as the third option as well as […]

4 Patriots storylines to watch at the NFL Combine

A quick turnaround from Super Bowl LX to the NFL offseason has the New England Patriot arriving in Indianapolis this week for the Scouting Combine. The Patriots enter the first big event of the NFL offseason in quite a different position than the previous two years as they are scheduled to pick 31st overall, instead […]

3 running back targets for the Patriots in NFL free agency

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 […]

Sesko and Senne saves, Rat man and more

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin, Nathan and Pauly recap the highs of Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Everton that concluded shortly before hitting record, as well as the safe hands of Senne Lammens and the break glass in case of emergencyness of Benjamin Sesko. They also catch up on an eventful two weeks […]

Potential Patriots target gets franchise tag ahead of NFL free agency

With only one established option under contract for 2026, tight end is a serious if somewhat under-recognized need for the New England Patriots this offseason. The team making a splash at the position in free agency therefore would not come as a surprise, but one of the top options available won’t make it to the […]

What releasing Antonio Gibson means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots decided to shake up their running back room on Monday. Antonio Gibson, who originally joined the team on a three-year, $11.25 million free agency deal in 2024, was released after two seasons and 22 total games with the organization. The move itself did not come as too big a surprise. Not […]

Patriots release running back Antonio Gibson after two seasons

Antonio Gibson’s stay in Foxborough has reached its end ahead of the 2026 league year. The New England Patriots announced the veteran running back’s release on Monday after a campaign that ended on injured reserve. Gibson, 27, sustained a torn ACL in October during a kickoff return versus the Buffalo Bills. He was set to […]

3 quarterback targets for the Patriots in NFL free agency

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 […]

Patriots 2026 offseason preview: Interior O-line remains in flux

The New England Patriots were busy rebuilding their offensive line last offseason, bringing in new starters at four of the five positions. And while it appears three are set for 2026, there are some serious questions at the other two: left guard and center are seemingly up in the air. Will changes really happen, though? […]

The Scratching Post: 2/23-2/27

Greetings, internet users. Welcome to The Scratching Post and the new year. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. You know the drill. This is now an […]

NFL Combine 2026: Workout schedule, position groups, how to watch, more

Only two weeks after they appeared in the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots have already set their sights on the first big item on the offseason calendar. It is time for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Once again taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the event officially began on Sunday, Feb. 22, […]

Liutova Wins First Pro Event at W35 Las Vegas; Korda Captures Delray Beach ATP 250; CMS Repeats as Men's Division III Indoor Champions; Barry Continues Dominance of D-II Women's Indoor; No. 2 Ohio State Women Hang On, No. 4 LSU Falls

Last week all four pro tournaments in the United States were won by Americans; this year it was just the ATP 250 in Delray Beach that featured a champion from the United States, with the four other tournaments going to international players.Sixteen-year-old Kristina Liutova, who was born in Moscow but has lived in the United States for many years, captured her first pro title, beating wild card