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Dan Orlovsky Labeled “The Biggest Joke” for Glazing Pat McAfee’s “Horrible” Debut Album

Praising something the audience is already tearing apart can totally turn the spotlight back on you. That is exactly what happened to ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky after he reacted to Pat McAfee’s first full-length album, which became a story in itself. Dan Orlovsky’s optimistic reaction on X to NFL insider Pat McAfee’s “The Diary of […] The post Dan Orlovsky Labeled “The Biggest Joke” for Glazing Pat McAfee’s “Horrible” Debut Album appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Patriots News: Eagles Week, camp takeaways, Year-2 leaps

It’s Eagles Week! Joint practices will be held Wednesday and Thursday ahead of a Saturday night preseason game on August 22nd at 7:00 pm. The only winners I’m concerned about will be the players who finish the week uninjured. My injury anxiety is real, and it’s spectacular. Before the game however we have plenty of […]

Patriots Bolster Offensive Line with Addition of Greg Van Roten

The New England Patriots are bolstering their offensive line by bringing in veteran offensive guard Greg Van Roten to help improve the Patriots offensive line depth. The signing comes in response to some injury losses being suffered during the preseason opener versus the Indianapolis Colts last week.  Van Roten has played in the NFL for [...] The post Patriots Bolster Offensive Line with Addition of Greg Van Roten appeared first on CLNS Media .

Browns Made Two Roster Moves

Per Chris Easterling, the Browns have signed WR Ben Patterson and waived OL Jack Conley on Tuesday. Conley, 25, went undrafted out of Boston College in 2025 when he caught on with the Patriots. He was among their final roster cuts and was brought back to the practice squad, later being released by New England. […] The post Browns Made Two Roster Moves appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

All-around improvement has Elijah Ponder positioned for second-year jump

Mike Vrabel’s first ever 53-man roster as head coach of the New England Patriots featured a pair of undrafted rookies. But while Efton Chism had a relatively quiet first year as a reserve wide receiver, Elijah Ponder was much more involved in the operation along the defensive edge and in the kicking game. Sure, a […]

What message did Tom Brady give Ty Simpson?

Ty Simpson was taking part in a Fanatics event when he was gifted a message of encouragement and a signed jersey, all from Tom Brady. The video is below, as is the quote from Brady to Simpson and it’s all very wholesome. If you can forget for a moment that Brady won two Super Bowls […]

Undrafted rookie Jacob Rizy taking increased Patriots role in stride

When Ben Brown went down in the first quarter of the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, the New England Patriots were forced to adapt. That meant inserting third-string center Jacob Rizy into the lineup much sooner than initially anticipated. Rizy ended up playing 55 straight snaps to close out the 13-13 game, taking the […]

Fans confident in Will Campbell’s ability to make a Year 2 leap

The Year 2 leap is a common phrase around the NFL. For a New England Patriots team that counted on several rookies to handle starting roles in last year’s run to the Super Bowl, there are a handful of options when it comes to players taking a jump in their second season. Among the top […]

What signing Greg Van Roten means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots are bolstering their offensive line. According to multiple reports, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will bring veteran free agent Greg Van Roten in to improve the depth up front. The signing comes in response to some injury losses being suffered during the preseason opener versus the Indianapolis Colts last […]

Breakout candidates for all 32 teams

PFF identifies one breakout candidate for each of the 32 NFL teams entering the 2026 season. Young players such as Armand Membou, Kelvin Banks Jr. and Walter Nolen headline a group positioned for bigger roles or continued development. PFF Grades and advanced metrics highlight 32 players with an opportunity to emerge in 2026.

Patriots to sign veteran free agent in light of offensive line injuries

Injuries along their interior offensive line have prompted the New England Patriots to bring in some veteran help. Greg Van Roten has agreed to terms with the Patriots, as first reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The 36-year-old, who is a veteran of 12 NFL seasons and 105 career starts, was in town […]

What’s Holding Up Christian Gonzalez Extension? | Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast

The Patriots concluded Day 17 of their 2026 training camp on Monday, which saw an impressive outing from Drake Maye and the Patriots offense. Nick and Greg are back together to break down the latest from camp and the Christian Gonzalez saga. They discuss the likely sticking points over Gonzalez’s contract extension after Devon Witherspoon [...] The post What’s Holding Up Christian Gonzalez Extension? | Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast appeared first on CLNS Media .

5 performances of note from the Patriots’ 17th training camp practice

Coming off a walkthrough on Monday, the New England Patriots increased the intensity and competition again on Tuesday. The full-padded session lasted about 90 minutes and featured plenty of full-team work. To recap the 17th practice of the summer, please head over to our Patriots training camp notebook. In the meantime, here is who caught […]

Patriots Signing Veteran G Greg Van Roten To One-Year Deal

The New England Patriots are signing veteran G Greg Van Roten to a one-year deal, according to Jeremy Fowler. Van Roten recently worked out for New England and should add depth to their offensive line. Van Roten, 36, originally signed on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of Pennsylvania back in 2012. […] The post Patriots Signing Veteran G Greg Van Roten To One-Year Deal appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .