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Projecting Patriots contract extension with CB Christian Gonzalez
One of the top items on the New England Patriots’ offseason to-do list is entering contract negotiations with cornerback Christian Gonzalez. A first-round selection by the team in 2023, he is now eligible to sign an extension with the team that drafted him. Given his performance since arriving in New England, the 23-year-old is a […]
Patriots offseason resources compare favorably to rest of the NFL
Winning their division and advancing all the way to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots exceeded expectations in their first year under head coach Mike Vrabel. Of course, the task now is to prove that they are more than just a flash in the pan and that the success experienced in 2025 is sustainable. […]
NFL franchise tag window opens: Will Patriots use it?
Starting on Tuesday, NFL teams can begin employing the franchise or transition tag to keep pending unrestricted free agents from the open market. The New England Patriots have multiple players in that category as well, but they are nonetheless unlikely to use any of the tags this year. While they do have the financial means, a look […]
Patriots 2026 offseason preview: RB facing questions beyond top duo
The New England Patriots circled through multiple running backs over the course of the 2025 season, but at the end of the day only two players made a sustained impact. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson were the clear-cut 1-2 in the team’s backfield. They are not the only players worth taking a look at with […]
Patriots 2026 free agency profile: Alex Austin coming off uneven season
The New England Patriots are entering the 2026 offseason with 14 players headed for free agency, including five in the restricted group. Among them is cornerback Alex Austin, who has been a part-time starter for the team since his arrival in 2023. Given his free agency status, the Patriots have the inside track to retain […]
Patriots 2026 offseason calendar: Important dates for free agency, draft, more
With Super Bowl LX in the rear-view mirror and the 2025 NFL season officially in the books, all of the league’s 32 teams are now in offseason mode. For the New England Patriots, it will be an interesting one: fresh off a Super Bowl berth, they need to keep adding talent to a roster that […]
Maxx Crosby trade rumors: Should Patriots pursue Raiders star?
The New England Patriots are coming off their best season in years, but there are still areas that need to be addressed in order for them to keep finding consistent success. One of the most glaring among them is the defensive edge, which saw some solid performances but is nonetheless facing questions heading into the […]
Patriots fan survey results: Fans want to see this position upgraded
The New England Patriots offense had its issues throughout the playoffs, with one position group in particular bearing the brunt of the criticism: the offensive line, which had looked good for much of the season but struggled with consistency against some of the top defenses in the NFL. Unsurprisingly, Patriots fans also believe that the […]
Why free agents should join the Patriots, explained by CB Carlton Davis
The New England Patriots have been the most attractive landing spot for NFL free agents in recent years. Fresh off a Super Bowl appearance and still equipped with ample resources, however, they could very well become the player magnet again they once were. And don’t just take our word for it. Cornerback Carlton Davis, who […]
Patriots 2026 offseason preview: Drake Maye the only sure thing at QB
The New England Patriots’ 2025 season is in the books, and even though it ended in disappointment was a major step forward for a team that had gone 4-13 in both of its previous two seasons. At arguably no position was the step more pronounced than quarterback, where Drake Maye went from up-and-down rookie to […]
Sunday Patriots Notes: Belief in Drake Maye remains high
A special season for the New England Patriots ended in disappointment Sunday night as they dropped Super Bowl LX 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks. Now, attention quickly turns to the offseason where the Patriots will look to remodel the roster in hopes of getting over the final hurdle next season. It’s been a busy week […]
Quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant to remain with Patriots in 2026
New England Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant is among the young up-and-comers in NFL coaching circles, but this offseason will not be looking for any new opportunities. According to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Grant has decided to stay with the Patriots for the 2026 season. The report comes at a time when three […]
Stefon Diggs legal update: Patriots WR pleads not guilty in assault case
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs appeared at Dedham District Court on Friday morning to be arraigned on felony strangulation or suffocation as well as misdemeanor assault and battery charges. The charges stemmed from an incident in December, when Diggs allegedly assaulted his personal chef following an argument. Diggs pleaded not guilty and is […]
What changing Terrell Williams’ role means for the Patriots
Just one year after his arrival, Terrell Williams’ tenure as New England Patriots defensive coordinator has come to an end. However, the move that was reported on Thursday was not due to performance but rather circumstance: Williams missed significant time in 2025 due to medical reasons, with inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr doing a commendable […]
Patriots make change at defensive coordinator heading into 2026
With his battle against prostate cancer won, Terrell Williams will return to the New England Patriots’ coaching staff in 2026. However, he will not do so as defensive coordinator. According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Patriots will be moving Williams to a “high-ranking role” within their staff. Williams, […]
Patriots assistant Robert Kugler departs for Steelers’ 2026 coaching staff
After two campaigns in Foxborough, Robert Kugler will be moving on to the AFC North. The former New England Patriots assistant has been named the next tight ends coach of Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Mike McCarthy, the organization announced Thursday. Kugler marks the first known departure from the reigning AFC champions’ coaching staff. The […]
7-round mock draft: Patriots continue building around Drake Maye
The Super Bowl is over, and now our attention shifts firmly to the offseason and how the New England Patriots can make their team even better than it already is. This, of course, includes taking a deep dive into the upcoming NFL Draft. To start with that, here is my first seven-round mock draft of […]
Super Bowl mic’d up segment shows why Patriots are all-in on Mike Vrabel
Win or loss, Mike Vrabel made it his mission every week during the 2025 season to personally greet his players as they returned to the locker room. Super Bowl LX was no exception, but it needed the NFL Coach of the Year to dig deep after his New England Patriots were beaten 29-13 by the […]
Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins hoping to ‘remain home’ in free agency
The New England Patriots’ 2026 free agency class may lack distinct star power, but it does include several key contributors particularly on defense. Among them is safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who was tied for the team lead in interceptions last season and ranked third in defensive snaps. Despite the Patriots falling short in Super Bowl LX, […]
Patriots fan survey: What position needs to be upgraded the most?
The New England Patriots’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX did not just happen because of one or two missed opportunities or negative plays, but rather because of the eventual world champions simply being better across the board. Sure, some players such as Christian Gonzalez did all they could to keep the […]
Patriots reach futures pacts with running back Elijah Mitchell, tackle Sebastian Gutierrez
Two recent departures from the New England Patriots’ practice squad will be returning for 2026. Running back Elijah Mitchell and offensive tackle Sebastian Gutierrez signed futures contracts in Foxborough on Wednesday, the organization announced. Mitchell, 27, joined the practice squad in December and was released ahead of January’s AFC divisional round versus the Houston Texans. […]
Mike Vrabel sees foundation in place as Patriots eye next step in remodel
Mike Vrabel stood in front of his Patriots’ team for the final time on Tuesday. Two days after a magical season ended in disappointment in Super Bowl LX, Vrabel delivered a simple message. “I just talked about a disappointing finish to a phenomenal, exciting, enjoyable year. It’s unfortunate,” he shared. “Talked to them about the […]
NFL free agency 2026: Full list of Patriots free agents this offseason
The New England Patriots’ season came crashing down in Super Bowl LX, but there is little reason to be disappointed nor is there much time to do so. Not only did the team of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel exceed expectations, after all, it also will need a quick turnaround considering the shortened nature of […]
Christian Gonzalez hopeful for Patriots contract extension
Christian Gonzalez has set himself up for a massive pay day. As the former first-round selection enters the fourth year of his contract, the Patriots can exercise the fifth-year option on his deal this offseason. Both sides are also now also eligible to negotiate a long-term extension. Speaking Tuesday during locker room clean-out, Gonzalez claimed […]
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