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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Patriots' Will Campbell proves lingering concern wrong with offseason statement

The Patriots' starting left tackle had a lot of harsh criticism to debunk after a Super Bowl performance to forget.

Monday, July 6, 2026
The NFL’s Longest-Tenured Head Coaches

More than a quarter of the NFL changed coaches this offseason, with a record-tying 10 jobs opening up. Two of those changes shook up the top of his annual midyear list. Mike Tomlin resigned as...

Patriots 2026 scouting report for LS Julian Ashby

Long snappers getting selected in the NFL Draft is a rarity: over the last decade, only seven players at the position heard their names called. One of those is Julian Ashby, who the New England...

Patriots 2026 scouting report for FB Brock Lampe

The 2025 season saw the return of Josh McDaniels as New England Patriots offensive coordinator, and with him another comeback: the fullback position became part of the offensive composition again....

Patriots could be plagued by one major defensive weakness in 2026

Bleacher Report sees the addition of Kevin Byard as a huge plus for a defense that had only 19, 2025 takeaways. Yet, the team's lack of sack production they noted has not been well-addressed....

Eliot Wolf's bold backfield plan is about to face its biggest test yet

Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson face an uphill battle to prove Eliot Wolf made the right call to invest big resources at the running back position.

A Budda Baker trade could make the Patriots' biggest strength even better

Budda Baker could become a perfect midseason trade target for the Patriots, giving New England even more talent in an already loaded secondary.

Patriots links 7/06/26: Summer spotlight: QB, TE, RB, LB

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2024 NFL redraft: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye at No. 1?

Here's how a historic quarterback class looks two years later

5 Patriots position groups facing uncomfortable questions entering training camp

The Patriots look much deeper entering 2026, but these five position groups still face important questions before training camp begins.

Patriots 2026 scouting report for ED Quintayvious Hutchins

Even after signing free agent Dre’Mont Jones in March, the New England Patriots had an apparent need along their defensive edge. The draft was an obvious spot to address it, and the team did so...

Patriots might want to rethink rumored trade after seeing stunning new proposal

Another trade proposal involving Kayvon Thibodeaux might be too good for the Patriots to refuse much longer.

NFL analyst just made a regrettable mistake that only motivates A.J. Brown

If there was any doubt about whether A.J. Brown would be motivated in his first season with the Patriots, the latest NFL rankings quickly put that to rest.

Sunday, July 5, 2026
Under-The-Radar Patriots Fighting For Offensive Roster Spots

Every NFL franchise has the stories of unexpected players making outsized impacts that surpass their expectations at signing, and the Patriots are no exception. Players Rob Ninkovich, Wes Welker,...

Patriots have a golden opportunity to revive one of these forgotten talents

With the success of K'Lavon Chaisson in 2025, the Patriots should look for more reclamation projects.

Predicting the next Ninkovich: Why these six Pats ...

Thinking about whether there could be another Rob Ninkovich story in Patriots camp in 2026.

Patriots' dynamic duo could make one glaring weakness far less damaging in 2026

The Patriots are fortunate to have a cornerback duo of Carlton Davis and Christian Gonzalez available. If the team can remedy its shortcomings in the pass-rush, things will be looking up indeed...

Unsigned Gabe Jacas sends loud message to the Patriots without saying a word

The Patriots' only unsigned rookie just sent a clear message to the team and their fans about his immediate future.

The Patriots could find their ideal trade target hiding in Denver

The Patriots have revamped their roster this offseason, but one Broncos trade candidate could be the final piece of their secondary.

Mike Vrabel needs to have one thing on his mind during the Patriots 2026 season

Mike Vrabel has a lot to put behind him during the Patriots' 2026 season, and surely, whether he can do so will remain a big story.

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Chiefs are quickly learning what Patriots fans already knew about Khyiris Tonga

Perhaps the biggest free agency mistake the Patriots made this offseason is now looking even better for the Chiefs.

Sunday Patriots Notes: Upgraded playmakers ranked top-10

We are in the midst of the NFL offseason, with little going on around the league as a whole and the New England Patriots specifically at the moment. Naturally, this week’s version of our Sunday...

Richard Sherman says the quiet part out loud about A.J. Brown's trade to Patriots

Although many in the NFL want to overlook the Patriots, respected voices like Richard Sherman are giving them the hype they deserve ahead of the 2026 season.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Patriots are sitting on an AFC opportunity that could transform their 2026 season

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and 2026 could see a multitude of desperate head coaches.

AJ Brown just got the prediction Patriots fans have been dreaming about for years

Adding a receiver of A.J. Brown's caliber is a major addition to Drake Maye's arsenal. He gets open, he catches everything, and he takes the ball places after the catch. With Maye at quarterback,...

3-Point Stance: The Patriots need to make a move at tight end

After a season-ending injury to tight end Julian Hill during a practice earlier this offseason, the New England Patriots became suddenly thin at the position without the new free-agent signing’s...

Patriots just got all the ammo they need to keep a close eye on big trade chance

There might be a future where the Patriots can pull off the next blockbuster trade that makes the NFL front page news.

The disrespect toward Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski just reached a new level

Is Rob Gronkowski the best tight end of all time? Wherever you land on that debate, it's clear he isn't being shown the respect he deserves.

Josh McDaniels' advice might activate a new side of Patriots' playmaker

Josh McDaniels knows what the Patriots have in DeMario Douglas, and that's why he sent a challenge to the receiver ahead of the 2026 season.

Bills fans are already excited to exploit Patriots' biggest weakness in 2026

A lingering roster weakness has Bills fans begging their team to exploit the Patriots during the upcoming season.

Major roster weakness prompts Patriots to consider a reunion with free agent

Although he was just released earlier this offseason, the Patriots have more than enough reason to re-sign running back Antonio Gibson.

Friday, July 3, 2026
Patriots UDFA defender has one trait coaches could find impossible to ignore

Former Hawai’i standout Peter Manuma receiving core special teams reps as an undrafted rookie.

Patriots mailbag: What are the remaining offseason priorities?

The New England Patriots have ended their offseason program and now break until training camp later this month. While players are out of the facility, plenty remains to break down. So, let’s get...

Each AFC Team’s Largest 2026 Cap Hit

With training camp a few weeks away and the NFL in the midst of a rare quiet period, this is a good time to examine each team’s largest 2026 cap hit. This exercise will focus on players who are...

Patriots training camp could answer 1 burning question fans are worrying about

Mike Vrabel should rush to sign a veteran edge or two to add pass-rush depth. Producing sacks is one key to winning any NFL football game. If Vrabel fails to add sack men to his edge position,...

Overlooked Patriots receiver puts the NFL on notice with one viral video

The Patriots have a loaded wide receiver room for the 2026 season, and one under-the-radar player just reminded the league that he is a superstar in waiting.

Mike Vrabel has the Patriots on the doorstep of making NFL history

With the Patriots on the precipice of making NFL history, it's a matter of when, not if, Mike Vrabel helps the franchise join an exclusive club.

New projection gives Patriots praise for hitting pause on big free agent signing

The Patriots were reportedly in the mix for a top free agent wide receiver, and although they failed to sign him, it looks like it was a good thing.

Patriots might be forced to make substantial coaching change sooner than expected

The hype around the Patriots' defensive coach is starting to put him on teams' radars ahead of the 2026 season.

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Pats’ Cory Durden In Lead For NT Job?

After he was unable to earn a roster spot with the Giants last August, Cory Durden settled for a spot on the Patriots’ practice squad. A year later, Durden is vying to become the Patriots’...

Patriots urged to target surprising trade that fixes glaring offensive need

The Patriots could look to add a former Ohio State tackle with generational size.

Patriots may have stumbled into an offseason roster gem nobody expected

The Patriots had an offseason mandate to shore up the edge with pass-rushers. Elijah Ponder will help but overall they've failed. There's still time to shore up the unit, but if they don't, expect...

One Patriots draft decision already looks easier to defend

KC Concepcion is generating early buzz with the Browns, but the Patriots still have little reason to regret passing on the dynamic rookie receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Patriots links 7/02/26: Stevenson-Henderson RB duo in Top 5

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Patriots' AFC East battle with the Bills may hinge on one huge question mark

The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills both have a question mark around the same issue,

Mike Vrabel needs to take the hint and reunite with defender the Patriots need

The Patriots' defense has a glaring weakness that could immediately be fixed if Mike Vrabel brings back a familiar free agent.

AJ Brown projected to eye Tom Brady benchmark no other Patriots have reached

A new prediction has Patriots' newest wide receiver, A.J. Brown, accomplishing a feat that only Tom Brady has in recent team history.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Patriots 2026 scouting report for FB Reggie Gilliam

The New England Patriots 90-man roster already featured a pair of fullbacks in Jack Westover and 2025 UDFA Brock Lampe. That did not stop them from adding another in free agency as one of their...

Patriots' NFL Top 100 locks (and likely snubs) couldn't be more clear

Only expect three Patriots players to land on the NFL Top 100 list, and one big name to be left off.

ESPN just made expectations for Drake Maye impossible to ignore this season

While the Patriots' Drake Maye may be shut out of any 2025 ESPY award, his 2025 achievements are indisputable. If his offensive line performs in 2026, there will be few available awards he won't...

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