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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 […]
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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 […]
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Fresh off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots will have to turn the page quickly. In mid-March, the NFL will start its 2026 league year and with it free agency and the trading period. Just five weeks later, the draft awaits. Needless to say, the offseason is anything but a quiet […]
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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 […]
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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 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? […]
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You watched the NFL playoffs. You saw the problems the New England Patriots offense had. You heard the Will Campbell discourse. Well, what if we told you that he actually is fairly low on the list of questions the team has? A 22-year-old former fourth overall draft pick whose development was disrupted by a mid-season […]
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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, […]
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The New England Patriots’ loss in Super Bowl LX is only two weeks away, but the next big date is already coming up on the NFL calendar. Between Monday, Feb. 23, and Monday, Mar. 2, the league will travel to Indianapolis for this year’s Scouting Combine. While it will be the big story of the […]
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Even though the New England Patriots made some big investments in their offensive tackle group last offseason, it remains in the spotlight heading into 2026. Starters Will Campbell and Morgan Moses are facing questions because of their playoff performance and age, respectively, while backups Vederian Lowe and Thayer Munford Jr. are both free agents this […]
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One of the NFL’s most important committees will have a New England Patriots presence this season. Head coach Mike Vrabel was recently announced as a new addition to the league’s competition committee, which is at the forefront of modifying rules. Vrabel was added to the group earlier this month alongside Denver Broncos head coach Sean […]
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While a lacerated spleen kept Mack Hollins off the field from December into January, a payday remained in play. The New England Patriots have added a $400,000 signing bonus to the veteran wide receiver’s contract for 2026, according to Friday reports from Spotrac’s Michael Ginnitti and NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Hollins, 32, finished his inaugural […]
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The New England Patriots went about to rebuild their offense in 2025, but one position group largely stayed the same compared to the previous season. Tight end saw only marginal change during an offseason full of it — outside of coaching, of course — with the top two options both returning and relatively minor turnover […]
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The offseason is set to pick up for the New England Patriots as the NFL Combine begins next week. Besides getting testing data and meeting with prospects, the NFL world coming together in Indianapolis can light a flame to the trade and upcoming free agent market. So before the fun begins, let’s get into this […]
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With Drake Maye playing at a Pro Bowl level and leading the Patriots to the Super Bowl, all eyes were on him in 2025. By extension, the spotlight was far less bright for the other members of New England’s quarterback depth chart, second-stringer Joshua Dobbs and third-stringer Tommy DeVito. Dobbs, like Maye, remains under contract […]
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The New England Patriots passing offense was one of the best in the NFL during the 2025 regular season, but it struggled to produce at the same level against superior competition in the playoffs. There are several reasons for that, and a multitude of potential fixes including upgrading at the wide receiver position. Don’t get […]
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The New England Patriots made a concerted effort to improve their wide receiver group in 2025, and they did. Veteran additions Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins had a positive impact; rookie Kyle Williams had some flash plays; Kayshon Boutte took a step forward under a new coaching staff and in a new offensive system. And […]
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K’Lavon Chaisson bet on himself and his new team last spring. Coming off the best season of his career, the former first-round draft pick joined the New England Patriots on a one-year, $3 million contract. The hopes for the partnership were clear from the get-go: help the Patriots get back on track in Year 1 […]
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Despite finishing the season strongly, the New England Patriots’ pass rush had its ups and downs throughout the 2025 campaign. It wasn’t due to K’Lavon Chaisson’s efforts, though: the first-year Patriot proved himself a disruptive player who finished the year setting multiple career marks and leading the team in several statistical categories. Needless to say, […]
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Promoting Zak Kuhr to defensive coordinator was the logical choice in the aftermath of Terrell Williams moving to a different role on staff, but the New England Patriots still had to adhere to the NFL’s hiring processes. This meant satisfying the Rooney Rule by interviewing at least two minority or female candidates for every open […]
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For the first time since 2023, the New England Patriots are entering an offseason with stability at the head coaching position. Mike Vrabel, arrived in Foxborough last offseason, will be back with the organization after leading it to a 14-3 record and Super Bowl berth. But while Vrabel will not be going anywhere anytime soon, […]
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