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Patriots | Extension for David Andrews Thu May 16, 05:15 PM
New England Patriots C David Andrews agreed to a contract extension with the Patriots Thursday, May 16, that will run through the 2025 season, according to a source. He is scheduled to make $12 million over the two years.
Link to story Patriots | Tyquan Thornton adding bulk Thu May 16, 03:12 PM
New England Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton, who looks 'noticeably bigger' according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, is attempting to add muscle this offseason and hopes to play at least five pounds heavier than his listed weight of 185 pounds during the 2024 season.
Link to story Patriots | New Englands inks two UDFAs Tue May 14, 01:42 AM
The New England Patriots signed undrafted free-agents RB Terrell Jennings (Florida A&M) and OL Ryan Johnson (Youngstown State) on Monday, May 13.
Link to story Patriots | Patriots sign 2 UDFAs Mon May 13, 10:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB Jay Person (Chattanooga) and free-agent DE Jotham Russell (Australia) signed undisclosed contracts with the New England Patriots on Monday, May 13.
Link to story Patriots | Ke'Shawn Vaughn let go Mon May 13, 04:32 PM
New England Patriots RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn was released Monday, May 13.
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Patriots | Work to do for Drake Maye Sun May 12, 01:18 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye is a 'work in progress,' according to head coach Jerod Mayo. 'He has a lot to work on. A lot to work on,' Mayo said. 'But I have no doubt that he will put the time in. He was here all night trying to get on the same page as everyone else.'
| Footballguys view: Interestingly, the team selected a 'work in progress' with the no.3 overall pick. It's Mayo's first year, and he's got upside as a head coach. We're curious why they selected Maye instead of giving themselves a year under Mayo just to see what they have (and what they don't have). Maye has talent, that's easy to see, but he must learn how to stay away from the 'hero ball' that plagued his game at North Carolina. |
Patriots | New England inks three draft picks Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
New England Patriots sixth-round draft choice CB Marcellas Dial, sixth-round draft choice QB Joe Milton III and seventh-round draft choice TE Jaheim Bell signed four-year contracts with the Patriots Friday, May 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Bell has speed and run after catch prowess, but he's only an H-back/move tight end and not a consistent blocker, so he fell to the seventh round. If he makes the Patriots roster, he could find playing time in an offense devoid of playmakers. |
Patriots | Calvin Anderson had battled malaria Sat May 11, 08:58 AM
New England Patriots OT Calvin Anderson missed time during training camp last year because of malaria, after having contracted the illness on a trip to Nigeria. Later in the season, he suffered a heart contusion during practice which was not believed to be related to his bout with malaria. It had previously been unclear why Anderson had been unavailable for extended periods of time in 2023.
Link to story Patriots | New England was targeting Xavier Legette Thu May 9, 12:52 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette was the player the New England Patriots were hoping to select with the 34th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Legette has a ton of talent, and there's a reason why the Panthers moved into the first round to select him. The Patriots don't really have a no.1 receiver, and Legette would have immediately filled that role. |
Patriots | Kendrick Bourne could be PUP candidate Wed May 8, 09:50 AM
New England Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) could be a candidate for the Physically Unable to Perform list if he is not ready for the start of the regular season, in the opinion of NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry.
| Footballguys view: Bourne suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 last year while he was playing good football for the Patriots. The team then paid him a three-year contract worth "up to $33 million" in March, so they'll protect the investment by easing him back into action if Bourne is not ready for Week 1. Even though we've seen players come back sooner from knee injuries (see Javonte Williams last year), many players still take 12 months to look like their old selves. That makes PUP an option for Bourne. |
Kendrick Bourne player page
Patriots | Drake Maye could start right away Wed May 8, 09:50 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye will compete with QB Jacoby Brissett for the starting job during training camp, and some people in the organization believe Maye will be the starter for the 2024 season opener.
| Footballguys view: Maye could start right away, but the rookie might need time to develop. The Patriots invested the No. 3 overall pick on Maye, so they don't want to rush him. Maye has a strong arm, and he can challenge a defense as a runner, but he plays a lot of hero ball. In fact, Maye will avoid the easy throws to move the chains because he's staring down a big play into double coverage - and he'll try to make the throw. If the Patriots can calm him down and get Maye to be more of a game manager, then perhaps Maye will be the franchise quarterback they've been missing since Tom Brady moved on. |
Patriots | Christian Gonzalez unsure about practice return Tue May 7, 07:43 PM
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) said he is healthy but does not know when he will be able to return to practice.
Link to story Patriots | Christian Gonzalez optimistic in his recovery Tue May 7, 03:25 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) is 'just focusing on still rehabbing, strengthening the shoulder and just trying to get better' at this point in the offseason' but also told Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald that he is 'ready for right now' on Tuesday, May 7.
Link to story Patriots | Nathan Rourke waived Mon May 6, 11:26 AM
New England Patriots QB Nathan Rourke was waived Monday, May 6.
Link to story Patriots | NE wants Caedan Wallace to play left tackle Sun May 5, 08:35 AM
The New England Patriots envision OT Caedan Wallace as a starting left tackle at the NFL level, even though he spent the bulk of his playing time at Penn State as a right tackle. OT Michael Onwenu is the Patriots' incumbent right tackle and he is expected to remain at the position.
Link to story Patriots | One-year deal for Joey Slye Thu May 2, 06:07 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent PK Joey Slye (Jaguars) signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots Thursday, May 2, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Patriots | Joey Slye agrees to join New England Thu May 2, 12:31 PM
Free-agent PK Joey Slye (Jaguars) agreed to terms with the New England Patriots on Thursday, May 2, sources said. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Slye is expected to compete with PK Chad Ryland.
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Patriots | Extension possible for Rhamonde Stevenson Wed May 1, 03:53 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson said he believes the Patriots could intensify contract extension talks with him since the 2024 Draft is over. He said he wants to be with the Patriots for a long time.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson needs to stay healthy and play like he did in 2022 if he wants a new deal with the Patriots. He took a step backward last year, but new HC Jerod Mayo could give him a healthy workload. We'll see if the Patriots feel the same way about Stevenson as he feels about them. |
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Patriots | New England will have QB competition Wed May 1, 01:17 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye and QB Jacoby Brissett will compete for the starting quarterback job during offseason workouts as well as training camp and the best quarterback will start Week 1, according to head coach Jerod Mayo.
| Footballguys view: Maye was the team's pick at no.3 overall in the 2024 NFL draft, but he may not be ready to start. Brissett is a seasoned veteran with a ton of experience, and he could be the man under center until the rookie is ready. Maye has a strong arm and he can threaten a defense as a runner, but he plays a lot of "hero ball" and will try throws into coverage when it's best to take the easier throw. We'll see how long it takes to get that coached out of him. |
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Patriots | Oshane Ximines inks deal with New England Tue Apr 30, 04:33 PM
Free-agent LB Oshane Ximines (Giants) signed an undisclosed contract with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, April 30.
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Patriots | Conor McDermott off roster Mon Apr 29, 04:15 PM
New England Patriots OT Conor McDermott was released Monday, April 29.
Link to story Patriots | Christian Barmore signs massive deal Mon Apr 29, 11:05 AM
New England Patriots DT Christian Barmore signed a four-year, $84 million extension Monday, April 29. The deal is worth up to $92 million.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com noted, Barmore has been a rising star in New England for the past several seasons. Though he's started just 11 games in three years, he's had a starter-like impact on the Patriots' defense. The penetrator is coming off a career-high 8.5 sacks in 2023, and generated 53 QB pressures, per Next Gen Stats, 11th most among all interior defenders. |
Christian Barmore player page
Patriots | Jay Person to participate in rookie minicamp Sun Apr 28, 10:02 AM
The New England Patriots invited free-agent DE/LB Jay Person (Tennessee-Chattanooga) to participate in rookie minicamp, according to a source.
Link to story Patriots | New England adding two UDFAs Sat Apr 27, 10:36 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Jacob Warren (Tennessee) and RB DeShaun Fenwick (Oregon State) agreed to undisclosed contracts with the New England Patriots on Saturday, April 27, according to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss.
Link to story Patriots | Javon Baker picked by New England Sat Apr 27, 12:39 PM
Central Florida WR Javon Baker was selected by the New England Patriots with the 110th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Baker was at Alabama for two years before transferring to UCF and finding his groove. He's a big target with run-after-the-catch skill. The Patriots have Drake Maye as their future, and we'll see how Baker fits in as perhaps a favorite target because he can take short passes and turn them into long gains. |
Patriots | NE turned down multiple offers for No. 3 pick Sat Apr 27, 10:35 AM
The New England Patriots rejected offers from the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants to trade up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft before the Patriots selected QB Drake Maye. The Vikings had offered the No. 11 and No. 23 picks in the 2024 draft, along with a swap of first-round picks in the 2025 draft favoring Minnesota, with the proposal being sweetened as the pick drew closer. The Giants had also offered their 2025 first-round pick to the Patriots in an attempt to move up from the No. 6 selection in this year's draft.
Link to story Patriots | New England adds Ja'Lynn Polk Fri Apr 26, 07:37 PM
Washington WR Ja'Lynn Polk was selected by the New England Patriots with the 37th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Patriots | Pats check in on Brandon Aiyuk Fri Apr 26, 10:36 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has been the subject of trade conversations with the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers and Aiyuk have expressed interest in getting a long-term deal done. However, if the right deal came along then you'd see him dealt. |
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Patriots | New England drafts Drake Maye Thu Apr 25, 08:35 PM
North Carolina QB Drake Maye was selected by the New England Patriots with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Patriots | New England expected to keep pick Thu Apr 25, 07:03 PM
The New England Patriots are likely to keep the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after receiving trade interest from other teams, and North Carolina QB Drake Maye appears to be the leading candidate for the selection.
Link to story Patriots | K.J. Osborn impressive early Thu Apr 25, 05:33 PM
New England Patriots WR K.J. Osborn has been impressive during the early portion of offseason activities.
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Patriots | Drake Maye the choice for Pats? Thu Apr 25, 12:09 PM
The New England Patriots are prepared to take North Carolina QB Drake Maye at No. 3 overall in the NFL draft unless they receive a substantial offer from another team, likely the New York Giants or Minnesota Vikings, according to sources Thursday, April 25.
Link to story Patriots | Jonathan Kraft involved in decisions Wed Apr 24, 06:28 PM
New England Patriots president Jonathan Kraft is heavily involved in the decision making for the 2024 NFL Draft, but director of scouting Eliot Wolf is the main person in the front office, according to sources.
Link to story Patriots | Mitchell Wilcox joins New England Mon Apr 22, 04:59 PM
Free-agent TE Mitchell Wilcox (Bengals) signed with the New England Patriots Monday, April 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Patriots | Matthew Slater hired by NE full-time Sun Apr 21, 09:53 AM
Former New England Patriots WR Matthew Slater has accepted a full-time position with the organization, according to multiple sources. He is expected to serve as the 'right-hand man' to head coach Jerod Mayo, in addition to providing assistance in 'people development.'
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Patriots | Three tight ends try out for NE Sun Apr 21, 09:38 AM
Free-agent TEs Brycen Hopkins (Rams), Sean McKeon (Cowboys) and Mitchell Wilcox (Bengals) worked out for the New England Patriots last week.
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Sean McKeon player page
Mitchell Wilcox player page
Patriots | Pats 'prepared' to take QB Sun Apr 21, 04:35 AM
The New England Patriots 'are prepared' to take a quarterback at No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft and are 'high' on both LSU QB Jayden Daniels and North Carolina QB Drake Maye, per source on Saturday, April 20.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots are in a unique position. They need a franchise quarterback, but they have a couple of teams (Vikings, Broncos) who could be hot and heavy for that no3 overall pick. They could move back in the first round, collect a haul for the top-3 pick, and set themselves up for the future. With the draft getting closer, the Patriots are certainly putting out the message they will be taking a quarterback. |
Patriots | NE open to trading back, comfortable with QBs Thu Apr 18, 12:33 PM
New England Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf told the media Thursday, April 18, that they are willing to trade back from the No. 3 overall pick but that they also feel comfortable taking a quarterback with the selection.
Link to story Patriots | Calvin Anderson restructures Thu Apr 18, 12:25 PM
New England Patriots OT Calvin Anderson restructured his contract, saving the team $990,000 in salary-cap space Thursday, April 18.
Link to story Patriots | Christian Mahogany visiting Tue Apr 16, 08:45 PM
Boston College OG Christian Mahogany is having an official visit with the New England Patriots Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Patriots | NE interested in Michael Penix Mon Apr 15, 06:32 PM
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. is scheduled to have a dinner meeting with the New England Patriots Monday, April 15, and will have an official visit with the Patriots Tuesday, April 16, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Penix continues to build momentum as the draft draws nearer. He follows J.J. McCarthy, who visited with the Patriots on Monday. Previously, quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye visited New England, who have the No. 3 pick overall in next week's draft. |
Patriots | Decamerion Richardson visiting Patriots Mon Apr 15, 09:28 AM
Mississippi State CB Decamerion Richardson is visiting the New England Patriots Monday, April 15.
Link to story Patriots | New England eyeing Marcellus Johnson Sun Apr 14, 10:20 PM
Missouri OT Marcellus Johnson is 'getting a lot of interest' from the New England Patriots ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, according to Tony Pauline of SportsKeeda.com.
Link to story Patriots | J.J. McCarthy, Pats to meet twice Sun Apr 14, 06:18 PM
Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy will have dinner with the New England Patriots on Sunday, April 14, and will visit the team on Monday, April 15, per source.
Link to story Patriots | Jonathan Jones rehabbing Sun Apr 14, 04:31 PM
New England Patriots CB Jonathan Jones (knee) underwent a clean-up procedure on his knee this offseason, per source on Sunday, April 14. The procedure isn't expected to impact his availability for the start of the 2024 season.
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Patriots | Pats eyeing Kingsley Suamataia? Thu Apr 11, 09:47 PM
Brigham Young OT Kingsley Suamataia could be a target for the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com. 'The team has done a lot of homework on him,' Reid said.
Link to story Patriots | Christian Gonzalez reports for workouts Tue Apr 9, 07:03 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) reported for the start of offseason workouts Monday, April 8.
Link to story Patriots | Troy Franklin set to meet with New England Tue Apr 9, 02:57 PM
University of Oregon WR Troy Franklin is reportedly scheduled to visit with the New England Patriots soon, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots have multiple needs, but wide receiver and quarterback are at the top of the list. Which direction they go first, with the third pick overall, is open for debate. Franklin, likely a Day 3 pick, makes sense if they go QB early. |
Patriots | New England shows interest in Tyler Guyton Mon Apr 8, 08:39 PM
Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton recently had an official visit with the New England Patriots.
Link to story Patriots | Kyle Dugger agrees to long-term deal Sun Apr 7, 11:38 AM
The New England Patriots and S Kyle Dugger agreed to terms on a four-year contract Sunday, April 7. The deal has a base value of $58 million and could be worth up to $66 million, with $32.5 million of guaranteed money, according to multiple sources.
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