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Hunter Henry Long-Term Future in New England Uncertain

Patriots News: Henry’s Long-Term Future in New England Uncertain After Draft Hunter Henry had the best statistical season of his career in 2025, and the New England Patriots answered by drafting his eventual replacement. Henry caught 60 passes for 768 yards and seven touchdowns on 87 targets across all 17 regular-season games,  career highs in [...]

‘Family meetings’ stand out to newcomer as Patriots enhance culture

After spending his first five seasons in the league with the New York Jets, plenty of things are new for Alijah Vera-Tucker this offseason in New England. Among the most notable differences through the first two weeks of the voluntary offseason program has been the introduction of “family meetings.” “We have family meetings where we […]

Patriots 53-man roster projection after the NFL Draft

We’re a little over a week away from the NFL Draft, and about a week before the 2026 schedule comes out. So, what better time to try to predict the New England Patriots’ opening 53-man roster? I know it’s early, and we haven’t seen anyone of these rookies even on the field yet — they […]

Patriots defense building on ‘new normal’ entering 2026

While not undergoing the drastic changes of the last two offseasons, the New England Patriots coaching staff is still going to look different heading into 2026. The most prominent change happened on defense. Terrell Williams, the team’s nominal defensive coordinator last season, was moved to a different position in the organization after missing significant chunks […]

Patriots enter next phase of offseason workout program after NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is in the books, but the preparation for the 2026 season continues. On Monday, the New England Patriots will kick off the second phase of their offseason workout program. Despite the sessions again being voluntary, the expectation is that attendance will again be strong. Phase 2 will see the full coaching staff […]

Sunday Patriots Notes: Big questions remaining after the NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is in the books, meaning that the league is heading toward the quietest time on the calendar. Of course, pro football never really sleeps; offseason workout programs are underway and roster movement still happening. The New England Patriots also keep themselves busy at this time of the year. With that as a […]

Michael Harris DHs as Mauricio Dubon mans center field

As the Braves go for yet another series win, they turn to Chris Sale at Coors Field, expecting to see the Rockies’ young star Chase Dollander, with Brennan Bernardino as the opener. Michael Harris returns to the starting lineup at DH after his epic game-winning home run Friday night, as he continues to nurse his […]

Quiet Time

It’s strange not to be excited for football season. This isn’t an indictment of the roster, the coaching staff, or anything else; those will all certainly come later, likely from better writers than myself. As we get closer to the start of the season, we will have ample opportunity to discuss personnel inadequacies from the […]

Illini Edge Gabe Jacas Fills New England Patriots Biggest Need

This week, it would have been easy to forget that the New England Patriots are in fact a football club. Right now it feels like they’re actually a reality show instead. However, the Patriots, like the other 31 NFL franchises, are in fact making drft picks right now, and they selected Illinois edge rusher Gabe […] The post Illini Edge Gabe Jacas Fills New England Patriots Biggest Need appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Patriots’ undrafted rookie class up to 12 after latest reported signing

The New England Patriots showed serious interest in Missouri linebacker Khalil Jacobs heading into last week’s NFL Draft, hosting him on a 30 visit and also meeting him both at his pro day and virtually. Six days after the final round of the draft passed without him hearing his name called, Jacobs has now made […]

Patriots reportedly sign first draft pick to rookie contract

Less than a week removed from the 2026 NFL Draft being wrapped up, the New England Patriots have signed their first selection to a rookie contract. Fifth-round cornerback Karon Prunty and the Patriots have reached an agreement on a four-year deal, as first reported by Christopher Price of the Boston Globe. Per the rookie wage […]

Patriots Mailbag: Are there concerns about trading for A.J. Brown?

The NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror as the New England Patriots made nine selections before signing 11 undrafted free agents. Work now picks up back in Foxboro where the rookie class will join next week, and potentially a big-time wide receiver addition joins the following month. So with that, let’s get into this […]

Alijah Vera-Tucker injury update: Patriots OG on track for OTAs, training camp

New England Patriots offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker remains on track to participate in training camp later this summer and expects to be on the field for organized team activities later this month. “I’m definitely on track. Feeling great,” Vera-Tucker told reporters Thursday after the team’s voluntary offseason workout. “Shout out to the training staff here, […]

Patriots free agent additions hungry for first taste of playoff football

Dre’Mont Jones has suited up in 108 games across his eight-year NFL career. None of them, however, have come in the playoffs. The 29-year old pass rusher is looking to change that, which is one of the driving reasons he signed with the Patriots in free agency. “I haven’t experienced the playoffs since college football. […]

Patriots draft pick Gabe Jacas turns wrestling background into pass rush weapon

If Gabe Jacas wasn’t bringing down opposing quarterbacks, he was likely pinning opponents on the wrestling mat. Jacas picked up wrestling as a freshman at Fort Pierce Central High School. By his junior year — the time he also fully transitioned from offensive to defensive line — he posted a 26-4 record while winning a state […]

Robert Spillane injury update: Patriots LB sheds light on ankle issue

Over the first half of their 2025 season, Robert Spillane was an ironman on the New England Patriots defense. As a team captain, signal caller and three-down linebacker, he was on the field for more than 95% of snaps heading into the team’s Week 14 bye. However, coming out of the break, foot and ankle […]

Patriots scouting department sees more turnover after 2026 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots scouting department is undergoing some changes with the 2026 NFL Draft over. After already parting ways with director of scouting projects Marshall Oium, the reigning AFC champions also had to make a change at their Midwest area scout position. Justin Hickman, who had been with the organization since 2020, left to […]

Ben Roethlisberger not sold on new Steelers QB Drew Allar

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest splashes of the NFL Draft, selecting quarterback Drew Allar out of Penn State in the third round. Allar was at one point projected to be a first-round pick before a disappointing 2025 campaign that ended midway through the season when he suffered a season-ending ankle injury. The […]

Rob Gronkowski reacts to getting voted into Patriots Hall of Fame

Rob Gronkowski received a voicemail on Tuesday night that he will make sure to hold on to. The sender was New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who informed him that he had been voted into the organization’s Hall of Fame as its 38th inductee. On Wednesday, the team made the decision public. And Gronkowski, from […]

Rob Gronkowski voted into Patriots Hall of Fame

Rob Gronkowski is the newest member of the red jacket club. The tight end has been selected as the 2026 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday. A second-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Gronkowski spent nine seasons in New England, becoming one of the most productive and decorated players […]