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Patriots QB Drake Maye stands behind coach Mike Vrabel, calling him 'a great human being"
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (447+ words) CHARLOTTE, N. C. " Patriots quarterback Drake Maye called Mike Vrabel "a great human being," and said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season. "No, I don't," Maye said. "I…...
Mailbag: If the Patriots trade for A. J. Brown, what moves might offset the added salary?
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (643+ words) Welcome back to the mailbag. Lots of good post-draft questions, as well as some thoughts about roster depth at a couple of key positions, and more. Let's get to it. With the expected post-June 1 trade for A. J. Brown, can we expect…...
BU opts in to House vs. NCAA settlement, clearing way to pay athletes directly out of athletic department's budget
21+ hour, 3+ min ago (267+ words) Boston University has elected to opt in to the House vs. NCAA settlement beginning with the 2026-27 season. The school's athletic department released a statement announcing the move earlier this week. "Following careful and deliberate consideration, the decision to "opt in…...
Former assistant Dante Scarnecchia has high praise for Patriots draft picks
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (665+ words) Now happily retired, Dante Scarnecchia doesn't have access to the same game film he did when he was the Patriots' offensive line coach for almost two decades. So what did the legendary former assistant do when New England took a…...
By picking Ty Simpson in the first round of the NFL Draft as Matthew Stafford's replacement, the Rams created a mess
5+ day, 54+ min ago (1738+ words) One of the trickiest decisions for an NFL team is when to start planning for the end of a legendary quarterback's career. Last month at the NFL owners meetings, Rams coach Sean Mc Vay said his franchise has struggled with…...
Not drafted? No problem! Patriots and the rest of the NFL fill their rosters with new free agents
1+ week, 4+ day ago (431+ words) The 2026 NFL Draft ended at approximately 7 p. m. Saturday, but the team-building process continued, as each franchise started adding undrafted free agents. Here's a look at some of those players who agreed to deals with the Patriots. " Offensive lineman Jacob Rizy: A…...
Dan Orlovsky's Ty Simpson take develops into an entertaining ESPN moment during NFL Draft coverage
1+ week, 4+ day ago (692+ words) The most entertaining moment of NFL Draft coverage, at least during Thursday night's first round, happened on the most annoying show. In the relentless build-up to the draft, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky was a one-man vocal minority in advocating for Alabama…...
Hunter Henry and Robert Spillane address situation involving coach Mike Vrabel
1+ week, 1+ day ago (55+ words) According to Henry and Spillane, the situation has not detracted from Vrabel's ability to lead the team....
Finally reaching the playoffs is what guided Dre'Mont Jones and Alijah Vera-Tucker to sign with the Patriots
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (667+ words) FOXBOROUGH " After a few rough years, the Patriots have once again become a destination for free agents looking to reach the playoffs. Defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones and offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker, who signed in March, said Thursday the possibility of…...
Patriots NFL Draft takeaways: Caleb Lomu, Eli Raridon and more - The Boston Globe
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (167+ words) Ben Volin breaks down the Patriots picks from the 2026 NFL Draft and all the moves Eliott Wolfe made. How will offensive tackle Caleb Lomu impact Will Campbell? Patriots NFL Draft takeaways: Caleb Lomu, Eli Raridon and more Massachusetts State Police…...