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Saturday, August 15, 2026
Romeo Doubs ‘progressing the right way’ at Patriots training camp

New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs is progressing comfortably in Foxboro, as highlighted by his three highlight-reel touchdowns during Saturday’s training camp practice. After a slow...

Patriots' preseason opener reveals a defensive surprise nobody saw coming

The Patriots defensive depth surprised in their preseason opener.

Day 15 Observations: Doubs on the rise in Patriots offense

After a slow start, wide receiver Romeo Doubs is emerging as a force in the Patriots offense.

Patriots training camp recap: Romeo Doubs, receivers shine in red zone

The New England Patriots were back to work on Saturday following their first preseason contest on Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts. Here’s what went down on the Gillette Stadium...

Patriots sign two interior offensive linemen in wake of preseason opener

The New England Patriots have added two free agents after attrition hit the trenches in the preseason opener. The organization signed interior offensive linemen Darrian Dalcourt and Joe Michalski...

Devon Witherspoon extension sets floor for Christian Gonzalez contract with Patriots

While there has been no contract extension movement between the New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez so far, one external domino has fallen. Devon Witherspoon, who was drafted in the same...

Mack Hollins' stock is falling fast after a forgettable preseason opener

New England Patriots veteran wide receiver Mack Hollins left a lot to be desired in the preseason debut vs. the Indianapolis Colts.

Final obstacle to a Christian Gonzalez extension with the Patriots just disappeared

Devon Witherspoon's record-setting extension with Seattle gives the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez a clear contract blueprint with no excuses left to delay a deal.

Devon Witherspoon contract: Seahawks star becomes NFL's highest-paid CB, raises bar for Christian Gonzalez

The three-time Pro Bowler agreed to a four-year, $132 million extension. Now all eyes turn to what the Patriots will pay Gonzalez

Why Patriots must clear $132M benchmark in Christian Gonzalez contract talks

There is a new mark the Patriots must beat to extend Christian Gonzalez.

Patriots avoid potential disaster with one conscious detail in new training facility

The Patriots' new training facility has one detail that shouldn't be overlooked.

Patriots 53-man roster prediction punts three 2026 draft picks after preseason debuts

Several Patriots strengthened their roster cases Thursday night, while others lost ground in New England's latest 53-man projection.

Patriots vs. Colts snap counts from NFL preseason

The New England Patriots’ preseason opener against the visiting Indianapolis Colts was not necessarily filled with points or offensive fireworks, but it nonetheless offers quite a bit of...

Patriots' latest decision is the clearest sign yet about Kayshon Boutte's future

As the offseason continues, the rumors connecting Kayshon Boutte to a trade ramp up for the Patriots.

Mike Vrabel immediately put one struggling Patriots starter in the hot seat

The Patriots struggled against the Colts in their preseason opener, but none was more apparent than with their kicker.

Transcript: Head Coach Mike Vrabel Press Conference 8/15

Read the full transcript from Head Coach Mike Vrabel's press conference on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Eagles superstar sends a warning shot to the Patriots ahead of joint practices

The Patriots will welcome the Eagles to Gillette Stadium next week, and it's clear the visiting team is ready to hit hard on the practice field.

Friday, August 14, 2026
A.J. Brown tried to get Drake Maye into Patriots preseason game vs. Colts

Brown attempted to appease the Gillette Stadium crowd with one drive from their franchise quarterback. The post A.J. Brown tried to get Drake Maye into Patriots preseason game vs. Colts appeared...

Patriots vs. Colts: The good, the bad, the s—t that gets you beat

Ahead of his first training camp as New England Patriots head coach in 2025, Mike Vrabel explained that he was judging his team’s performances by three distinct categories. There is the good,...

Super Bowl urgency ‘at an all-time high' for Kevin Byard with Patriots

Despite a 14-3 season and a postseason run that stretched all the way to the Super Bowl, the Patriots weren’t afraid to make some major changes this offseason. And while A.J. Brown generated the...

After Further Review: 25 Thoughts on 25 Players From the Patriots Preseason Opener vs. the Colts

Breaking down the preseason debuts for Caleb Lomu, Gabe Jacas and more from Thursday night's tilt vs. the Colts.

Scary scene as Colts’ Brian Mason gets taken out on the final play of the night

Indianapolis special teams coach Brian Mason suffers injury during the final play of first preseason game.

Kyle Williams is suddenly in the driver's seat to cement his Patriots future

Kyle Williams is in a prime position to prove he deserves to stick around with the Patriots for years to come.

Mike Vrabel gave Tommy DeVito a new nickname and Giants fans hate it

The New England Patriots claimed Tommy DeVito off waivers last summer and he's entering the 2026 season as Drake Maye's backup. Before DeVito came to New England, he was with the New York Giants...

Fan Notes from Patriots vs. Colts Preseason Game One

Like Odysseus after 10 years at war and 10 more at sea, we’re back. Patriots football is semi-officially underway, and I couldn’t be happier. Even though the Red Sox are suddenly good, ever since...

Did Tom Brady help Seahawks coach prepare for Super Bowl LX? Mike Vrabel is ‘sure they talked.’

"That's not why we lost the game. We talk to a lot of people and there's a lot of film." The post Did Tom Brady help Seahawks coach prepare for Super Bowl LX? Mike Vrabel is ‘sure they talked.’...

Stefon Diggs just showed the Patriots why they should miss him already

The start of Stefon Diggs' tenure with the Commanders is already making the right kind of headlines.

How rookie Gabe Jacas responded to being ‘challenged’ on sideline by Mike Vrabel

"He was just like, 'I'm tired of seeing you getting blocked,'" Jacas said. The post How rookie Gabe Jacas responded to being ‘challenged’ on sideline by Mike Vrabel appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots defense shines with 4 takeaways in preseason opener

Four defensive turnovers highlighted a standout performance by the New England Patriots defense during Thursday night’s preseason opener tie against the Indianapolis Colts. The unit notched two...

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Patriots rookie motivated by Mike Vrabel’s in-game challenge

Gabe Jacas had an eventful preseason debut. Not only did the New England Patriots rookie play a combined 37 snaps between defense and special teams, he also registered five total tackles. Three of...

Overlooked Patriots rookie settles key roster battle with standout preseason debut

The Patriots' seventh-rounder stole the show against the Colts and seemingly stole a roster spot in the process.

Patriots rookie running back makes strong case in ongoing roster battle

"When we hand him the ball, he lowers his pads. He will lay the boom on somebody." The post Patriots rookie running back makes strong case in ongoing roster battle appeared first on Boston.com.

5 winners (and 3 losers) from the Patriots' uneven preseason opener against the Colts

Several Patriots strengthened their case for roster spots, while others took a step back in New England's preseason opener against the Colts.

Jam Miller makes case for Patriots’ RB3 role in preseason opener

The New England Patriots continue to search for a third running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. In Thursday’s preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, seventh-round...

Patriots will ‘talk about’ opening up kicker competition after Andy Borregales’s three misses

Borregales hasn't had much competition this summer. That might change after Thursday night's performance. The post Patriots will ‘talk about’ opening up kicker competition after Andy Borregales’s...

Mike Vrabel reveals reason behind Christian Gonzalez’s joint practice absence

"Christian was unavailable, physically unavailable for the practice," Vrabel said. "That's the clarification." The post Mike Vrabel reveals reason behind Christian Gonzalez’s joint practice...

What we learned from Patriots’ preseason tie with the Colts

The New England Patriots played the opening game of their 2026 preseason against the visiting Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. It might have been a relatively uneventful game ending in a...

It took one preseason game for unknown Patriots vet to steal a spot on the roster

The Patriots' cornerback battle might have been settled with a standout performance from veteran Kindle Vildor in their preseason opener.

5 winners and losers from Patriots’ preseason tie with the Colts

The New England Patriots opened their preseason Thursday night at Gillette Stadium with a 13-13 tie to the Indianapolis Colts. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live-viewing the...

Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots First Preseason Game vs. the Colts

The Patriots and Colts played to a 13-13 tie in Thursday night's preseason opener at Gillette Stadium.

New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 8/13

New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel and select players comment on their preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Game Notes: Patriots Make 2026 Preseason Debut Against the Colts

Game notes and stats from the Patriots preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Mike Vrabel provides update on Christian Gonzalez’s recent absence

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was among a group of players not in attendance for Thursday’s preseason opener. Gonzalez was also sidelined for Tuesday’s joint practice session...

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Instant analysis from Patriots’ 13-13 preseason tie against Colts

After three weeks of training camp outside Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots headed inside. The reigning AFC champions opened the 2026 preseason with a 13-13 tie against the Indianapolis...

Indianapolis Colts Postgame Quotes 8/13

Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen and select players comment on their preseason game against the New England Patriots on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Mike Vrabel expresses confidence in Andy Borregales after 3-miss performance

With 10 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Andy Borregales had a chance to break a 13-13 tie and give his team a win in the preseason opener over the Indianapolis Colts. However, the New England...

11 instant reactions to the Patriots' preseason tie with the Colts

The New England Patriots opened their 2026 preseason with a tie game over the Colts.

Gamebook: Colts at Patriots Preseason Game 1

Download the NFL Gamebook with all of the statistics from the Patriots preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Watch: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel unleashes epic challenge flag toss

Vrabel launched the red challenge flag and spun around as he followed through. The post Watch: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel unleashes epic challenge flag toss appeared first on Boston.com.

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