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Saturday, May 9, 2026
Five Takeaways From Patriots Rookie Minicamp Practice on Saturday

The Patriots held a roughly 90-minute practice session on day two of rookie minicamp on Saturday.

Patriots rookie minicamp notebook: Caleb Lomu reps strictly at left tackle

The New England Patriots’ rookie class, including nine draftees along with UDFAs plus tryout players, took the rainy practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for the second day of rookie minicamp...

Patriots’ roster sleeper could already have one Day 3 draft pick in trouble

Patriots fans are excited about rookie Jam Miller, but a rising roster sleeper could already be threatening his spot on the 53-man roster.

Patriots reportedly sign 2 more draft picks to their rookie deals

The New England Patriots announced signing five of their nine draft picks to their respective rookie contracts on Friday. Apparently, however, those were not the only selections signed by the club...

Patriots have a looming roster battle fans didn’t ask for (but should not ignore)

The Patriots didn’t address a key special teams need in the draft, creating a quiet training camp battle that could have surprising implications for their 2026 season.

Patriots get no love in delusional post-NFL Draft power rankings

Coming off a 14-3 season and a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots got no love in Sports Illustrated's post-2026 NFL Draft power rankings.

Patriots starting defense projection highlights one key offseason reality

The Patriots’ defensive projection highlights a quiet offseason, but one key detail could shape how this unit performs.

Patriots defense is being ranked among the NFL’s best (but one question remains)

The Patriots look like one of the NFL’s top defenses on paper, but questions along the defensive line still loom large.

Bills rookie could create a major problem for Will Campbell in 2026

The Bills may have found a dangerous new weapon in T.J. Parker, and it could spell trouble for Will Campbell and the Patriots’ offensive line.

Friday, May 8, 2026
Drake Maye shows off his good, but relatable golf game while mic’d up in his PGA Pro-Am debut

The PGA captured Maye's relief for "just hitting the club face" on his first tee shot. The post Drake Maye shows off his good, but relatable golf game while mic’d up in his PGA Pro-Am debut...

NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/8/26

Today’s rookie signings from around the NFL: Chicago Bears WR Zavion Thomas (third round, LSU) CB Malik Muhammad (fourth round, Texas) LB Keyshaun Elliott (fifth round, Arizona State) DT Jordan...

Why Rob Gronkowski is at the Sabres playoff game against the Canadiens
Patriots jersey numbers for 2026 UDFA class announced

The New England Patriots opened their 2026 rookie minicamp on Friday, and part of the procedure was making this year’s undrafted free agent signings official. A total of 12 such players were added...

Patriots officially sign 5 draft picks, 12 free agents as rookie minicamp begins

Pen met paper as rookie minicamp kicked off at Gillette Stadium. Five members of the 2026 New England Patriots draft class signed their NFL contracts on Friday, the organization announced. The...

Analysis: Breaking Down the Patriots Undrafted Rookie Free Agent Signings

Which undrafted rookies have the best chance to make the Patriots roster this summer?

Patriots Sign Five of Their Nine 2026 Draft Picks and 12 Rookie Free Agents

The Patriots announced today the signing of five of their nine 2026 NFL Draft picks and 12 rookie free agents. The Patriots signed the following draft picks: CB Karon Prunty, T Dametrious...

Patriots may not be alone in the race for A.J. Brown after all

The New England Patriots appear to be the frontrunners in the A.J. Brown trade sweepstakes, but that won't stop other teams from trying to steal the Philadelphia Eagles star.

Analysis: New England Patriots 2026 Opponents

Breaking down the full list of Patriots opponents for 2026. Full Patriots and NFL schedule comes out May 14.

2026 NFL Schedule Powered by AWS to be Released Thursday, May 14

Live Coverage and Analysis of the 2026 NFL Schedule on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN App and NFL+ at 8 p.m. ET. Additional Coverage on The NFL Channel on FAST Platforms

The only thing standing between Drake Maye and an MVP season is obvious

Drake Maye is already in the MVP conversation, but his offensive line could be the one thing holding him back in 2026.

Patriots reportedly make stance clear on firing Mike Vrabel after Dianna Russini controversy

A recent report reveals how the New England Patriots really feel about their 50-year-old head coach.

NFL insider makes Patriots' stance on Mike Vrabel clear as more details emerge

NFL insider Albert Breer said the New England Patriots are not seriously considering parting ways with head coach Mike Vrabel.

Randy Moss says what the NFL seems scared to admit about the 2026 Patriots

Legendary wide receiver Randy Moss believes the New England Patriots only need to do one thing to get back in the Super Bowl.

Patriots links 5/08/26: First look at the rooks

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Patriots fans can only laugh at how Joe Brady’s first offseason is aging

Joe Brady’s first offseason with the Bills hasn’t fixed what matters most, and Patriots fans are still enjoying the fallout.

Patriots draft gamble Eli Raridon is already giving fans a reason to believe

Eli Raridon hasn’t hit the practice field yet for the Patriots, but his former college coach's comments should have fans eager to see what their tantalizing young tight end can do.

Patriots Mailbag: Could there be a reunion with Stefon Diggs?

The Gillette Stadium practice fields have been put to work as the New England Patriots progress through the offseason program while the rookie class traveled to Foxboro on Thursday for the start...

The Vikings just made life harder for the Patriots in their A.J. Brown pursuit

Minnesota’s latest signing may be the first domino to fall, putting pressure on the Patriots as they wait on an A.J. Brown deal.

Patriots rookie minicamp 2026: Schedule, participants, tryouts, more

The New England Patriots’ first-year players will get their first real taste of life in the NFL this weekend. It’s rookie minicamp time in Foxborough. Between Friday and Sunday, the youngsters —...

Thursday, May 7, 2026
A trip to remember: Patriots' Caleb Lomu arrives f...

The New England Patriots first-round draft choice was on a red-eye flight Wednesday night into Thursday morning, and in a random occurrence, his uncle was the pilot.

Caleb Lomu’s wife predicted his path to the Patriots, then his uncle flew him there

Lomu's uncle, an American Airlines pilot, flew the Patriots first rounder's red-eye flight to Boston Thursday morning. The post Caleb Lomu’s wife predicted his path to the Patriots, then his uncle...

Why NFL fans believe they may have found Mike Vrabel's burner account defending Pats coach Dianna Russini scandal

With the Vrabel-Russini story continuing to evolve, one X account caught the eye of some NFL fans.

Patriots first-rounder Caleb Lomu explains viral NFL Draft dance video

The New England Patriots selecting Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in the first round of last month’s NFL Draft was followed by the typical post-pick discussion. There was analysis of the player...

Caleb Lomu embracing versatility early with Patriots

The New England Patriots are set to enter the season with Will Campbell and Morgan Moses as their starting offensive tackles. Even with that duo in place, it didn’t stop them from selecting Caleb...

Watch live: Patriots introduce first-round draft pick Caleb Lomu

The New England Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick in this year’s draft. Traditionally, the Patriots introduce their first-round pick the day after the...

Eagles trade rumor reveals Patriots' unexpected competition for A.J. Brown

The New England Patriots may have to outduel an NFC North franchise for a three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver.

Patriots' glaring roster hole could be filled by a player with everything to prove

The New England Patriots' biggest roster hole might just be filled by a player nobody saw coming.

Patriots appear ready to turn a corner after Drake Maye's comments about Mike Vrabel

Drake Maye’s first offseason comments about Mike Vrabel could signal a turning point as the Patriots look to move past a turbulent offseason.

Former No. 1 overall pick might be the Patriots’ smartest defensive move left

The New England Patriots could round out its defense with a former No. 1 pick who offers experience and value without a major commitment.

Mike Vrabel off-field matter not a distraction for Patriots, Drake Maye says: 'He's a great human being'

Vrabel's apparent relationship with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini remains a defining storyline from the Patriots' offseason

Drake Maye doesn't think Mike Vrabel situation will be distraction for Patriots
Patriots can only justify a Tyreek Hill gamble under one condition

Patriots could take the gamble on Tyreek Hill, but only if the price drops enough to make the risk worth it.

Patriots links 5/07/26: Rookie minicamp kicks off

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Drake Maye not concerned about Mike Vrabel situation negatively impacting Patriots

Even though they are coming off a Super Bowl berth and fielding one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in football, the main story surrounding the New England Patriots in recent week has been...

Drake Maye calls Mike Vrabel a 'great human being' amid Dianna Russini affair controversy

Here's how Maye defended his head coach amid the Mike Vrabel's scandal.

Patriots schedule release 2026: Leaks, news, rumors tracker

The New England Patriots already know their 2026 opponents, and have done so since the end of the regular season in January. What they do not know yet, however, is when they will play all of them....

The growing buzz around this Patriots UDFA is impossible to ignore

Patriots UDFA Kyle Dixon is drawing attention thanks to his unique profile and contract, making him a name to watch this summer.

Patriots 2026 scouting report for ED Harold Landry III

The New England Patriots went on an unprecedented spending spree in 2025, investing $364 million to rebuild a roster that had fallen in disrepair over the previous two seasons. The first major...

A.J. Brown trade buzz just took a turn Patriots fans won’t like

The A.J. Brown trade situation just got more complicated for the Patriots, with a new team emerging as a serious threat.

Final Patriots draft pick willing to go the extra mile to ‘put two feet in the door’

Two weeks before the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots opened the Gillette Stadium doors to prospects from local colleges. Among them was a player the would later select with their final pick,...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the New England Patriots Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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