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How did you become a New England Patriots fan?

Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your stories: How did you become a fan of the New England Patriots? When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season […]

Patriots high on Kyle Williams’ development entering Year 2

Playing wide receiver in the NFL is a different challenge than it was in college — something the New England Patriots know well as they evaluate their options this offseason. While the team is expected to look outside the building for pass-catching help this offseason, there is also belief that improvements at the position could […]

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 […]

Eliot Wolf backs Will Campbell, shoots down report of Patriots’ interest in free agent left tackle

A recent report indicated the Patriots were looking to upgrade their offensive line this offseason by targeting Green Bay Packers pending free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker. Asked about potential interest in Walker at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf shot the report down. “I saw that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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, […]

Sunday Patriots Notes: What the Combine means for Mike Vrabel and Co.

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 […]

Patriots free agency 2026: Is Yasir Durant being overlooked at OT?

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 […]

Patriots part of new-look NFL competition committee

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 […]

Patriots reportedly fulfill veteran receiver Mack Hollins’ missed contract incentive

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 […]