Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel jokes that his reunion with former teammate Tom Brady will likely happen over Zoom as Brady returns to Gillette Stadium on Nov. 5, 2026 to call the Week 9 Patriots‑Packers matchup for FOX Sports. Vrabel, who played eight seasons alongside Brady (2001‑08) and won three Super Bowls, says the contract obliges him to catch up, hinting at a meeting at Rob Gronkowski’s Hall of Fame induction. The Patriots sit 5‑3 entering the game, while Brady transitions from record‑setting quarterback to broadcaster.
Friday’s NFL roster moves see the Bears put RB Zavier Scott on IR, while the Ravens shift gears by elevating LB Adisa Isaac, K Jake Moody and signing QB Austin Reed, then placing Tyler Huntley and Lamar Jackson on IR. The Chiefs add WR Bub Means, the Giants waive QB Jake Haener, and the Raiders swap TE Carter Runyon for WR Cody White. Practice squad signings span the Bills (Kader Kohou), Patriots (Kindle Vildor), Rams (Joshua Karty, David Long), Seahawks (Adrian Martinez, Jamie Sheriff) and more.
Brittany Mahroads reacts to quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ off‑field gesture after the Chiefs’ 28‑24 loss to Denver on Nov. 5, 2026. While Patrick posted a solid 30‑for‑41, 321‑yard, three‑TD performance, the team fell to 5‑2 following a controversial false‑start call that erased a potential game‑winning touchdown. Brittany, a former UT‑Tyler soccer star and co‑owner of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current, shared an Instagram story highlighting Patrick’s donation of Adidas Adizero EVO SL ATR shoes to the UT Tyler Patriots women’s soccer team and slammed the penalty call. The Chiefs look to bounce back against the New York Jets Sunday.
In Week 8 the Bills blitzed 64.5% of the Ravens’ passes, a strategy DC Jim Leonhard says was designed to disrupt Lamar Jackson, who left after the first play. The Bills later cut safety C.J. Gardner‑Johnson, opting for Damar Hamlin. Meanwhile, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn affirms Breece Hall remains the starter despite Braelon Allen’s strong fill‑in, and OC Frank Reich calls the two‑back situation a "great problem to have." Patriots OLB Harold Landry stays on the PUP list as he recovers from a knee injury, while WR A.J. Brown sits out Week 8 with a high‑ankle sprain and knee flare‑up. The notes cover roster moves and injury updates across the AFC.
Patriots tight end Hunter Henry misses a second day of practice after a foot injury limited him to eight snaps in the Week 8 win over Miami. The veteran, who has logged 85 targets, 60 catches and 650 yards per season and posted 29 catches for 326 yards and two TDs this year, remains doubtful for the Week 9 home game against the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 8. New England sits 5-3, second in the AFC East, and may need to explore other options if Henry isn’t cleared in time.
Shooting guard Kon Knueppel suffers a left hamstring strain and will miss the Hornets’ Friday night game against the Boston Celtics. The injury forced him out early in his season debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, ending a brief return after missing the first weeks of the 2026‑27 campaign. Hornets rookie‑of‑the‑year finalist Knueppel, who set a three‑point record last season, is now sidelined as Charlotte struggles with a sub‑30% three‑point shooting rate and criticism over the LaMelo Ball trade. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET in Charlotte.
The Patriots head into Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. ET clash with the Packers missing four key players. Cornerback Marcus Jones joins RB TreVeyon Henderson, TE Hunter Henry and WR A.J. Brown on the non‑participant list, all sidelined by foot, illness, ankle/knee issues. Meanwhile, Green Bay lists TE Josh Whyle (concussion), OT Travis Glover (knee), C Sean Rhyan (ankle), LB Zaire Franklin (shin) and CB Keisean Nixon (shoulder) as out. Jones has logged over 81% of defensive snaps this season with 41 tackles, a sack and an interception. Patriots QB Drake Maye remains the only starter at full participation, boasting a 67.2% completion rate, 1,199 yards and 12 TD passes through October.
The Washington Commanders held a workout for punter Bryce Baringer on Thursday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Baringer, a former Patriots starter for three seasons, missed last summer after an injury and was released after spending his rookie deal on injured reserve. In 2025 he played all 17 games, registering 51 punts with a 47.4-yard average, four touchbacks and 21 punts inside the 20. The workout signals Washington’s interest in reviving his career.
The New England Patriots add depth to their secondary by signing cornerback Kindle Vildor to the practice squad, according to the NFL Transaction Wire. The 28‑year‑old, a 2020 fifth‑round pick of the Bears, has bounced around the league—stints with the Titans, Eagles, Lions (where he earned a $1.3 M one‑year deal for 2024), and Buccaneers—before joining New England in 2026. Vildor has already played five games for the Patriots, posting seven tackles, a tackle for loss, a pass defended and a forced fumble.
On his “Hustle Like You’re Broke” podcast, Michael Strahan reveals that winning Super Bowl XLII with Eli Manning in 2008 did more than end a championship drought—it kick‑started his TV career. Strahan says the 17‑14 upset over the previously unbeaten Patriots gave him the chance to fill in for Regis Philbin on “Live! with Regis and Kelly,” leading to a permanent co‑host role, two Daytime Emmys, and subsequent stints on Good Morning America and Fox NFL Sunday. He credits Manning’s MVP‑level performance and the championship bond for the life‑changing opportunities that followed.
The Boston Bruins had high hopes for James Hagens when they drafted him seventh in 2025, but his performances prove he may be ahead of schedule.
In this episode of Bruins Beat, hosts Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break from the usual Hometown Remixes to launch a comprehensive tier‑list ranking every Boston Bruins jersey released since 2000. The discussion walks listeners through highlights such as the 2016 and 2010 Winter Classic jerseys, the 2020‑21 Reverse Retro, the Pooh Bear special, and the newest centennial and stadium‑series designs, ending with a recap of current home and away kits. timestamps guide fans to each jersey segment, making it easy to revisit favorite looks.
The Boston Bruins head to Pittsburgh for Thursday Night Hockey after beating the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this week. Facing the struggling yet talented Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, the Bruins look to build momentum, while the Penguins aim to snap a shaky start to the season. Highlighting the matchup, Pavel Zacha’s first‑period goal on March 8, 2026, underscores the excitement surrounding this intrastate clash. Fans can expect a competitive showdown as both teams vie for early‑season points.
The New England Patriots may enter their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers without two offensive weapons. AJ Brown and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson skip Thursday's practice for a second consecutive day, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports on X. Their absence could limit the Patriots’ passing and rushing options heading into the matchup. Details remain limited, with updates expected as the situation develops.
The Patriots’ gamble of trading two first‑round picks for veteran WR A.J. Brown is now in doubt as a lingering knee injury sidelines him for a fourth straight practice and forced him out of the win in Miami. After just three games (nine catches, 101 yards) and a prior high‑ankle sprain, the knee issue—flagged during trade talks with the Eagles and the Rams—has resurfaced, prompting concerns from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf. With a $26 million dead‑cap hit looming, New England is unlikely to cut Brown now, but his short‑term availability and long‑term durability remain uncertain.
Paul George praises Mitchell Robinson’s adjustment period with the Celtics, emphasizing that Boston needs the rookie center to step up after his reduced offensive rebounding stats from his Knicks stint. George says Robinson’s different play style in Boston requires more effort, but he trusts the 6‑foot‑7’s high basketball IQ and work ethic will translate into stronger glass play soon. With the Celtics already off to a strong start and the Tatum‑George duo clicking, the team’s success hinges on Robinson finding his role.
Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles preview the Patriots’ clash with the Green Bay Packers, weighing injury setbacks like Mack Hollins, Hunter Henry and TreVeyon Henderson—who may be battling mental‑health issues—against the team’s recent surge. They credit Drake Maye’s turnaround, highlighted by his AFC Offensive Player of the Month award, as the season’s biggest catalyst. The duo also discuss Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction and the possible Pro Football Hall of Fame nods for Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick in 2027. After breaking down offensive and defensive matchups, they deliver score predictions and assess the coaching edge heading into the Sunday game at Gillette Stadium.
Luka Garza has sparked a debate over his role in the Celtics' rotation after scoring double‑figures in three consecutive games, including an 11‑point outing off the bench. The former third‑center averages 7.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 47.5% overall and an impressive 52.4% from three, providing the Celtics with a stretch‑big threat. Analysts John Zannis and Jimmy Toscano argue his consistent production warrants more, perhaps even nightly, minutes. The episode explores whether Garza should see increased playing time.
Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor admits the loss of tight end Cole Kmet forces Chicago to craft a new TE game plan each week. Kmet’s season-ending knee injury came in the 30-24 win over New England (Week 7); he finished with 10 catches, 87 yards and a TD. With veteran Colston Loveland leading the position (33 receptions, 309 yards, 2 TDs) and rookie Sam Roush still developing (3 catches, 33 yards), Taylor says Roush’s progress is encouraging but the team needs him to step up quickly to fill the void.
Former NFL wide receiver Damoun Patterson, 31, is arrested in Florida on four felony counts after police link him to an alleged home invasion in Orlando, a stolen vehicle and a machete‑style knife. Charged with armed burglary, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, grand theft auto and criminal mischief, Patterson was taken into custody in Daytona Beach early Thursday. The former Steelers, Buccaneers and Patriots player’s legal woes dominate the story, though he remains presumed innocent pending trial.
The Boston Celtics may sit out backup guard Payton Pritchard against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday after he left the 109-102 win over Milwaukee with a right‑eye abrasion. Coach Joe Mazzulla says Pritchard is “okay” but lists him as questionable. Pritchard, a key bench scorer averaging 13 points, 3.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds, missed his last two games. Boston, now 6‑2, relies on starters Jayson Tatum, Paul George and Derrick White, while the Hornets sit at 3‑6. Game tip‑off is 7 p.m. ET.
The New England Patriots re‑sign veteran cornerback Kindle Vildor to their 17‑man practice squad on Thursday, after releasing him from the active roster earlier in the week. Vildor, 28, has appeared in five games this season, posting seven tackles, a forced fumble, a pass deflection and 53 defensive snaps plus 32 on special teams. He previously earned a game ball after the Patriots’ 45‑17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and helped in the 29‑26 upset of the Buffalo Bills. The move fills the roster spot left by safety Elliott Davison and leaves the Patriots’ corner depth chart featuring Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Marcus Jones and others. The Packers visit Gillette Stadium Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
ClutchPoints breaks down the top 20 MLB trade candidates for the 2026‑27 offseason, highlighting players who could flip the balance for teams after a surprising Dodgers loss. The list starts with Colorado outfielder Jake McCarthy’s explosive season, Cincinnati’s ace‑in‑waiting Hunter Greene (despite a second Tommy John), and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who may become a trade chip amid a deep roster. Other notable names include Boston’s speed‑power combo Jarren Duran, Houston’s versatile third‑baseman Isaac Paredes, and Miami’s breakout shortstop Otto López. The article offers salaries, injury risks, and team needs to help clubs assess who’s worth a buy‑low move.
The Sixers burst out of the gate with an 8-1 record, showcasing chemistry, depth and clutch performances. Highlights include a 29‑point comeback over Cleveland, a revenge win in Detroit (112‑106) led by LeBron James’ near‑triple‑double (13‑10‑8) and Jaylen Brown’s 30‑point breakout, while Joel Embiid dominates the boards with 15 rebounds despite a 3‑for‑26 three‑point slump. Coach Nick Nurse stresses that the team, currently No. 3 in the league at 105.2 points allowed per game, still has room to improve offensive sets and defense. The article argues the early success feels “too good to be true,” but the balanced contributions suggest a genuine resurgence.
Seattle’s backup quarterback Drew Lock says his elbow injury is “doing a lot better” and he’s ready to take reps in practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Lock, who moved to third‑string after hurting his elbow in a rainy practice, expects to start after Sam Darnold was ruled out with a quadriceps injury following the Seahawks’ 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Lock previously threw for 235 yards and three TDs in a Week 2 win over the Patriots and hopes to replicate that performance. Seattle sits 4‑4 in the NFC West, tied for second place.