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The calendar has turned from March to April, which means that the 2026 NFL Draft is drawing ever so close. For the New England Patriots it is one they will try to use to further strengthen their position as a Super Bowl contender: depth needs to be improved, holes need to be plugged, the future […]
On paper, it appears the New England Patriots are in solid shape at tight end. Hunter Henry was one of their most reliable players in 2025; Julian Hill was recently added on a three-year contract; Jack Westover offers positional flexibility; C.J. Dippre and Marshall Lang provide developmental depth. However, tight end might be one of […]
As both executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel said at the NFL Combine, the edge position is one of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots. Even after signing Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year deal on the first day of free agency, that remains true. Jones is […]
The New England Patriots will return to work later this month to kick off their offseason workout program. As was announced by the league on Friday, the Patriots will start workouts on April 20. While those initial sessions are voluntary, as is most of the offseason program, the expectation is that a healthy portion of […]
Lan Larison’s first season in the NFL was over before it really even started. The New England Patriots running back suffered a broken foot in the preseason opener against Washington, and shortly thereafter was placed on injured reserve to end his rookie campaign. Eight months later, Larison is on track for a return to the […]
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The 2026 NFL Draft is officially less than three weeks away. So, instead of the usual questions submitted and answered in our #PostPulpit mailbag, we will be going through a batch of your own mock drafts — where we hopefully will comment on a vast majority of prospects, trades, and all sorts of scenarios. So […]
The NFL annual meeting was held earlier this week, and one of the talking points coming out was the league’s intentions to move to an 18-game regular season. Among the people advocating for such a change was New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. “I like it long term for the growth and development of the […]
Stephon Gilmore was an integral member of the New England Patriots’ last championship, sealing the team’s win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII with a fourth-quarter interception. That play marked one of many highlights in a 13-year NFL career that has now found its end. As he announced on Thursday, Gilmore is […]
As both executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel said at the NFL Combine, the edge position is one of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots. Even after signing Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year deal on the first day of free agency, that remains true. Jones is […]
Rob Gronkowski, the greatest tight end of his generation and arguably in the history of pro football, is the headline name among this year’s nominees for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. He will be competing against seven other players for the famous red jacket and the honor of receiving the franchise’s highest individual […]
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The New England Patriots fielded one of the most impressive running back duos in the NFL in 2025, but head coach Mike Vrabel nonetheless sees the need for improvement. Even with Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson leading the way, Vrabel wants his team to become better at running the ball. The key word is consistency. […]
The New England Patriots’ linebacker group exceeded expectations in 2025, but that does not mean the group is a finished product. Far from it, actually. The Patriots saw last year’s No. 3 at the position, Jack Gibbens, depart in free agency and furthermore opted to release veteran Jahlani Tavai. As a result of these moves […]
With the calendar flipping from March to April, five members of the New England Patriots’ free agency class still remain unaccounted for. However, there recently has been some action for one player on that list. On Monday, offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. took a visit with the Tennessee Titans. He was not signed by the […]
As both executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel said at the NFL Combine, the edge position is one of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots. Even after signing Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year deal on the first day of free agency, that remains true. Jones is […]
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Drake Maye’s second NFL season exceeded nearly all expectations. The 23-year-old quarterback earned second-team All-Pro honors and finished as the runner-up in the MVP race while leading the Patriots to a Super Bowl appearance. Entering Year 3, however, his head coach still sees room for growth. “I think his ability to control the game at […]
Last offseason, the NFL considered banning a play made famous by the Super Bowl champions: the Tush Push. The measure was hotly debated both by team owners and in the press, and banning the play gained support among owners despite loud opposition from fans. Twenty-two owners voted to ban the play, enough for a majority […]
There is officially less than one month until the NFL Draft which means it’s time to bring back our Mock Draft version of the #PostPulpit Mailbag. Instead of submitting your usual questions, send in your personal favorite New England Patriots mock draft. You can submit a written version of the selections down in the comments […]
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has drawn attention following a social media post Monday night. Following the Chicago Bulls release of guard Jaden Ivey after he made anti-LGBTQ comments while calling the NBA celebrating Pride Month “unrighteous” on social media, Henderson quoted a post regarding Ivey on X with a Bible verse. “Blessed […]
The New England Patriots have been adamant this offseason about their desire to reach a long-term extension with star cornerback Christian Gonzalez. That message was reiterated again on Tuesday by head coach Mike Vrabel at the NFL Annual League Meetings. “We want to make sure that we draft extremely well, and then we identify the […]
In one of their first moves of the offseason, the New England Patriots made the decision to release veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs. That move left big shoes to fill offensively moving forward, as Diggs led the team with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards last season. More importantly, he led all NFL wide receivers by […]
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is expected to be a full participant in the team’s offseason program after suffering a late-season injury to his right throwing shoulder. “He’s fine. He’s ready to go,” executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said Monday on the Up & Adams Show. “Focusing on getting some improvement […]