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Cory Durden ready for increased role along Patriots D-line in 2026
“Opportunity” was a common word used as New England Patriots defensive tackle Cory Durden fielded questions from the media following the team’s OTAs practice on Tuesday. Durden, 27, has a chance to take on a larger role along the defensive front in 2026 after former Patriots nose tackle Khyiris Tonga left in free agency to […]
Healthy Will Campbell focused on taking next step in Year 2
Will Campbell was not himself down the stretch last season. After suffering a tear in his MCL that cost him four regular-season games, Campbell returned for the Patriots’ regular-season finale and playoff run. The rookie struggled upon his return, as executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf later noted that three of Campbell’s four […]
Patriots starting receiver reportedly ‘interested in a trade’
The New England Patriots enjoyed some strong attendance since the start of their voluntary offseason workout program in late April, but Kayshon Boutte has been suspiciously absent so far. His decision to stay away comes in light of constant trade rumors surrounding the fourth-year wide receiver. He apparently welcomes those as well. In fact, as […]
A.J. Brown draws comparison to franchise legend from Josh McDaniels
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has coached some of the best pass catchers in football over his career. He’ll now add A.J. Brown to that list. McDaniels met Brown on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the Patriots traded a pair of draft picks to acquire the All-Pro wide receiver. Just hours later, the two […]
Patriots links 6/03/26: OTA Notes – Maye shines, Brown debuts, OL shifts
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Up-and-coming coach explains decision to stay with Patriots
The 2025 season was Ashton Grant’s first as a full-time quarterbacks coach in the National Football League. Grant oversaw the Patriots’ quarterback room as Drake Maye emerged as an MVP candidate, with Maye crediting Grant — who came from a similar offensive system in Cleveland to the one Maye ran as a rookie — for […]
Patriots 2026 scouting report for WR A.J. Brown
Even including a challenging playoff stretch, the New England Patriots passing offense can safely been classified as one of the most efficient in the NFL during the 2025 season. And yet, it was still not operating at the peak of its powers: despite MVP runner-up Drake Maye running the show, shortcomings across the board eventually […]
New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag
The A.J. Brown trade is now official as the New England Patriots wrap up their final week of OTAs — which included the media being in attendance for Tuesday’s practice. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on your mind — down in the comments below or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. Stay […]
Mike Vrabel anticipates Christian Gonzalez return for Patriots minicamp
As the New England Patriots transitioned from the second to the third phase of their voluntary offseason workout program, they did so without cornerback Christian Gonzalez in the building. Despite earlier participation, the Pro Bowl cornerback opted to stay away recently in an apparent contract dispute. Eligible for a contract extension for the first time […]
Patriots shorten 2026 offseason workout program
The New England Patriots were originally set to hold nine organized team activities over the course of a three-week period, leading up to their mandatory minicamp in mid-June. As head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Tuesday, however, the team has altered that schedule and shortened its offseason program. Instead of nine OTAs, the Patriots will […]
6 performances of note from the Patriots’ second open OTA practice
One day after making arguably their biggest move of the offseason, the New England Patriots took to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for their second open organized team activity. As mentioned before, those sessions need to be taken with a grain of salt given their learning-based nature and general lack of physicality. Nonetheless, they […]
A.J. Brown still in awe after long-awaited Patriots arrival
Less than 24 hours after being traded to the Patriots, A.J. Brown departed the New Balance Athletics Center and made his way up the conditioning hill to the team’s practice field on Tuesday. Ahead of his first practice with the team he grew up cheering for, Brown made sure to soak in the moment. “Just […]
Patriots OTA recap: A.J. Brown makes highly-anticipated practice debut
The New England Patriots kicked off their second and final week of organized team activities on Monday, and were back on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. For the second time this spring, the media was present to watch from start to finish as well. And while OTAs do not include any pads […]
Patriots to hold 2 sets of joint practices this summer
Like they did last year, the New England Patriots will once again participate in two sets of joint practices during their training camp this summer. As head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Tuesday, his team will welcome the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles to Foxborough in August. The Colts will visit on Aug. 11, ahead […]
A.J. Brown passes physical, participates in Patriots practice on Tuesday
Typically, physicals are only a formality to officially conclude NFL trades. As this offseason has shown, however, they can derail even the biggest of blockbuster trades. However, the New England Patriots are not facing a Maxx Crosby-to-the-Ravens scenario regarding their recent trade pickup, A.J. Brown. The wide receiver passed his physical on Tuesday morning and […]
Patriots links 6/02/26: What can Brown do for Pats? Fit, grades, analysis
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Contract details for Patriots trade acquisition A.J. Brown
The A.J. Brown trade is finally complete, and the New England Patriots — pending a physical on Tuesday morning — now have a veteran wide receiver on their roster who should slot right into a starting role. Of course, veteran players of that caliber are typically well-compensated, and the 28-year-old is no exception. Brown signed […]
8 winners and losers from Patriots’ A.J. Brown trade
The writing had been on the wall for a while now, but on Monday — at basically the earliest possible opportunity — the Patriots and Eagles finalized a trade to send wide receiver A.J. Brown from Philadelphia to New England. In return, a first-round draft pick in 2028 plus a fifth-rounder in 2027 exchanged hands […]
How A.J. Brown trade changes Patriots wide receiver group
Weeks of speculation finally came to an end on Monday: the New England Patriots have acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown doesn’t come cheap, costing the team a 2028 first-round draft pick plus a 2027 fifth-rounder. Even though he is getting up there in age, the soon-to-be 29-year-old […]
Patriots place tight end on IR after A.J. Brown trade
Following the trade for wide receiver A.J. Brown, the New England Patriots placed tight end Julian Hill on injured reserve with an unknown injury. His 2026 season is now over. The Patriots signed Hill to a three-year, $15 million deal in free agency this past March after the tight end was not tendered by the […]
Instant grades for A.J. Brown trade between Patriots and Eagles
For the first time since taking over as the New England Patriots’ quasi-general manager in 2024, Eliot Wolf has swung a trade for a player. And it is a big one: after months of speculation, the reigning AFC champions have acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles in exchange for a […]
A.J. Brown trade details between Patriots and Eagles
The New England Patriots secured a headlining weapon in the passing game on Monday after agreeing to a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that sends star wide receiver A.J. Brown to Foxboro, both teams confirmed. In return, New England is sending a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Additionally, the Patriots will take […]
What A.J. Brown trade means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots have officially agreed to acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots will send Philadelphia a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick in exchange for Brown. Let’s break down what the moves mean for the team from a big-picture perspective. Maye’s WR1 The Patriots have been […]
Patriots links 6/01/26: Let’s make a deal – All eyes on Gonzalez, Brown
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Raymond Berry, who led Patriots to first Super Bowl appearance, dead at 93
Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver and one of the most successful head coaches in New England Patriots franchise history, has passed away. Berry passed away on Monday at the age of 93, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on its website. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, on Feb. 27, 1933, Berry […]
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