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Over the first six years of his career with the Buffalo Bills, fullback Reggie Gilliam touched the ball just 24 times. Now in New England, he believes there’s more to give. “I feel like I’ve been underutilized before, and I feel like a lot of people don’t know what I can do with the ball […]
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Even though it ended with a disappointing result, their 2025 season was a success for the New England Patriots as a whole and a lot of their players individually. High up on that list you find cornerback Christian Gonzalez. While the third-year defender did have to overcome some challenges, he played his typical brand of […]
In the middle of a shakeup at wide receiver, the New England Patriots opted to invest one of their draft picks in the position. With the 212th overall pick in the sixth round, they brought TCU’s Namdi Obiazor onboard. While not among the headline names in this year’s linebacker class — he was ranked 297th […]
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles both tipped their hands during the NFL Draft. Whereas the former opted to forgo the wide receiver position altogether before adding four reported rookie free agents, the latter traded up in Round 1 to select wideout Makai Lemon 20th overall. Within the context of the ongoing rumors involving […]
The New England Patriots had quite the year under head coach Mike Vrabel this past season, reaching the Super Bowl behind a transformed defense and star second-year quarterback Drake Maye. While they fell short of their pursuit of another Lombardi Trophy, it was a strong year to build upon for Vrabel, who quickly established New […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft winding down, teams began turning their attention to rookie free agency. The New England Patriots were no exception, and they will once again be quite busy: the team of head coach Mike Vrabel and quasi-general manager Eliot Wolf has several open spots on its 90-man roster available to be filled. […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Dre’Mont Jones started his NFL career as a 280-plus-pound defensive tackle. In recent seasons, however, he has dropped roughly 15 pounds as he transitioned to outside linebacker. Part of that process has included taking up yoga and Pilates, something he has doubled down on this offseason. “My mobility has been my biggest thing I’ve been […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Hunter Henry knows what it’s like to be a Day 2 draft pick. After being selected 35th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft by the then-San Diego Chargers, Henry joined a tight end room that featured future Hall of Famer Antonio Gates and veteran Sean McGrath. Sharing that room proved to be a valuable experience […]