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Christian Gonzalez NFL Top 100 ranking revealed

Christian Gonzalez has been in the headlines throughout the offseason, mostly due to his unresolved contract situation. On Tuesday, he made news again — for two reasons. The first was him being a surprise absentee from the New England Patriots’ joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts. While that Gonzalez-less session was ready to begin, meanwhile, […]

Christian Gonzalez practice absence raises questions amid ongoing contract talks

When the New England Patriots took the Gillette Stadium fields on Tuesday for their joint session with the Indianapolis Colts, Christian Gonzalez was nowhere to be seen. The star cornerback did not make a late entry either; for the first time this training camp, he missed practice. Gonzalez’s absence comes in light of his ongoing […]

Tommy DeVito finding his ‘flow state’ as Patriots QB2

Tommy DeVito was a member of the New York Giants at this time last season. The quarterback did not join New England until Aug. 27, when the Patriots claimed him off waivers. DeVito went on to spend all season as a third-stringer behind starter Drake Maye and veteran backup Joshua Dobbs. While DeVito learned New […]

7 performances of note from the Patriots’ joint practice with the Colts

In preparation of their preseason opener on Thursday, the New England Patriots hosted the Indianapolis Colts on the practice fields on Tuesday. The two teams got together for a two-hour joint session behind Gillette Stadium, an intense affair that saw multiple big plays being made on both sides. To recap practice, please head over to […]

Patriots training camp recap: Drake Maye ends strong Colts joint practice on sour note

The New England Patriots welcomed the Indianapolis Colts to Gillette Stadium on Tuesday for what turned out to be a productive and competitive joint practice. Here’s what went down on the practice fields. Setting Attire: Full pads Duration: ca. 120 minutes (10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ET) Conditions: Sunny, temperatures in the mid 80s To no surprise, the joint practice […]

Drake Maye not expected to play in Patriots preseason opener

The New England Patriots will play their first football game of the season on Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts, but don’t expect their starting quarterback to take part in the action. As head coach Mike Vrabel said during a press conference ahead of his team’s joint practice with the Colts on Tuesday, he does […]

Why joint practices matter, explained by Patriots players

The New England Patriots have never been shy about joining forces with other teams in training camp. They did so under Bill Belichick, during Jerod Mayo’s one-year stint, and now that Mike Vrabel is in his second year as head coach. After holding sessions with the Commanders and Vikings last year, the Patriots will play […]

For Patriots rookies, joint practices offer ‘real taste of the NFL’

The training wheels are about to come off for the New England Patriots’ rookie class. After 13 training camp practices of only going up against their themselves and their veteran teammates, they now will get a chance to hit somebody else. That somebody else is the Indianapolis Colts, who are in Foxborough on Tuesday for […]

Patriots training camp primer: Colts joint practice preview, schedule, more

After spending their first 13 sessions of training camp competing again themselves, the New England Patriots are getting some company: the Indianapolis Colts are in town for one joint practice ahead of the two teams’ preseason opener on Thursday. Here is everything you need to know about the session. Schedule Unlike Monday’s session, the joint […]

Gabe Jacas bringing the 3 E’s to the Patriots defensive line

The New England Patriots had to wait a while before Gabe Jacas finally showed up. When he did, however, the second-round draft selection wanted to make sure to send a clear message to his new team and its fans. Jacas was bought in and ready to work. “I just want to let all the Patriots […]

Fans excited to watch this Patriots rookie in NFL preseason

It’s game week for the New England Patriots. After 13 training camp practices and a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts, the Patriots will play their first preseason game of the year Thursday night at Gillette Stadium. While the plan for Drake Maye and the starters are yet to be known, the preseason opener will […]

What Caedan Wallace trade to Dolphins means for the Patriots

The trade winds are blowing in Foxborough. On Monday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel decided to make a move involving interior offensive lineman Caedan Wallace: the former third-round draft pick was sent to the Miami Dolphins in a late-round draft pick exchange. Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round selection were shipped to Florida for […]

Instant grades for Patriots trading Caedan Wallace to Dolphins

The New England Patriots were set to release interior offensive lineman Caedan Wallace on Monday, but they were able to eventually find a buyer for the former third-round draft pick. The Miami Dolphins picked him up, sending a 2028 sixth-rounder to Foxborough for Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round selection. Let’s put a grade on the […]

Patriots trade former third-round draft pick to Dolphins

Update 8/10/2026: Patriots reverse course, trade Caedan Wallace to Dolphins instead of release Caedan Wallace will be leaving the New England Patriots, but his departure will look differently than previously reported. Instead of getting waived by the team that had originally selected him in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, he has been […]

5 performances of note from the Patriots’ 13th training camp practice

Between two off-days and the Indianapolis Colts coming to town for a joint practice on Tuesday, the New England Patriots opted to go relatively easy on Day No. 13 of their 2026 training camp. Instead of the full pads that were commonplace last week, they wore shells and helmets during Monday’s session. To recap it, […]

New contract extension a ‘blessing’ for Hunter Henry

Hunter Henry received plenty of congratulations from his Patriots teammates out on the practice field on Monday. Just hours earlier, the tight end had signed a two-year contract extension worth $16 million with a maximum value of $20 million. “It means a lot, man. This place means a lot to me and my wife. Just […]

Patriots training camp recap: Romeo Doubs headlines offensive highlights

The New England Patriots were back to work on Monday following a weekend off. With the Indianapolis Colts coming to town on Tuesday for a joint practice, the Patriots just donned shells and worked the scout team before ending the day with some more competitive situational periods. Here’s what went down throughout on the hot […]

What Hunter Henry’s contract extension means for the Patriots

While all eyes were on Christian Gonzalez, the New England Patriots quietly handled another important contract to start off the week. Hunter Henry, a three-time team captain and the team’s top tight end since 2021, has reached an agreement with the club on a two-year, $16 million extension. While the full details of the deal […]

Instant grades for Patriots contract extension with TE Hunter Henry

One of the New England Patriots’ most important players has signed a new contract. Hunter Henry, the team’s top tight end, put his signature under a two-year, $16 million contract extension on Monday. Let’s put a grade on the deal. Instant grades: Patriots sign TE Hunter Henry to 2-year, $16M extension Bernd Buchmasser: What is […]

Patriots sign Hunter Henry to contract extension

Scratch one player off the New England Patriots’ list of 2027 free agents. Hunter Henry, the team’s top tight end, was originally set to enter the open market next March. No more: as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Patriots and the 31-year-old have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension. […]

Patriots 2026 scouting report for WR Cameron Dorner

The New England Patriots saw considerable change at their wide receiver position this offseason. But while the moves involving A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs and Stefon Diggs dominated the headlines, they were far from the only ones made by the club: it also brought in multiple rookie free agents to fill out the depth chart. One […]

Mike Vrabel gives insight into Terrell Williams’ new role with Patriots

To close out their five-day practice block last Friday, the New England Patriots held a scrimmage. Besides splitting the roster in half, they also did the same with the coaching staff. On one side, you had the Blue Team led by running backs coach Tony Dews; on the other, the White Team was led by […]

Patriots 53-man roster projection before preseason opener vs. Colts

With joint practices and the preseason opener versus the Indianapolis Colts on the horizon, now is as good a time as ever for another 53-man roster projection. The New England Patriots are a solid team coming off a berth in the Super Bowl, but as you will see, there are some questions that lead to […]