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Patriots | Kaleb Ford-Dement gets the boot Fri Jul 26, 04:15 PM
New England Patriots CB Kaleb Ford-Dement was waived on Friday, July 26.
Link to story Patriots | Jabrill Peppers extended Fri Jul 26, 10:56 AM
New England Patriots S Jabrill Peppers agreed to a three-year, $24 million extension Friday, July 26. The deal can be worth up to $30 million with incentives.
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Patriots | A short stay for Sione Takitaki Wed Jul 24, 01:04 PM
New England Patriots LB Sione Takitaki (knee) is not expected to stay on the active/physically unable to perform list for long, head coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday, July 24.
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Patriots | No concern for Antonio Gibson Wed Jul 24, 01:01 PM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (undisclosed) being placed on the active/non-football injury list isn't a concern for head coach Jerod Mayo, he said on Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Gibson has plenty of experience, so when he gets out there he should be good to go. He'll serve as the primary backup to starting RB Rhamondre Stevenson, and Gibson may not be in line to do much as Stevenson doesn't need to come off the field. |
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Patriots | Sione Takitaki injury update Tue Jul 23, 06:38 PM
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots LB Sione Takitaki (knee) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list because he is recovering from knee surgery, according to sources.
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Patriots | Multiple placed on PUP list Tue Jul 23, 06:02 PM
New England Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne (knee), OG Cole Strange (knee), C Jake Andrews (undisclosed) and LB Sione Takitaki (undisclosed) were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
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Patriots | Antonio Gibson not ready to practice Tue Jul 23, 05:38 PM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Tuesday, July 23.
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Patriots | Christian Gonzalez draws high praise from teammate Tue Jul 23, 02:16 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez reminds teammate Jonathan Jones a bit of former Patriot and NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore.'(Gonzalez) comes in, doesn't say much. He kind of reminds me of Gilmore in the sense that he doesn't really say much, but when they step out on the field, they become playmakers. It's exciting to see him back, coming off an injury, I think it's going to be good for him,' Jones told reporters on Tuesday, July 23.
Link to story Patriots | All Pats report Tue Jul 23, 11:50 AM
New England Patriots LB Matt Judon and DT Davon Godchaux were among the entire Patriots roster that reported to camp Tuesday, July 23.
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Patriots | Jacoby Brissett endorsed Tue Jul 23, 10:28 AM
New England Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett is the 'most pro-ready guy we have,' according to head coach Jerod Mayo.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots drafted Drake Maye at No. 3 overall in April's NFL Draft, but it's not a huge surprise to see Brissett, who was signed before the draft, ahead of the newcomer. That said, the door is not closed on Maye potentially usurping Brissett as QB1 over the next month. "Look, and this goes to any position. If [Maye] comes out here and lights it up -- and once again, it goes back to the quality of reps -- it could absolutely happen," Mayo said. Given that stance, Profootballtalk.com believes Maye's progression will be a consistent storyline throughout camp -- if not his entire rookie season. |
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Patriots | Several players worked out Mon Jul 22, 06:23 PM
Free-agent OG Jack Anderson (Jaguars), RB Gary Brightwell (Giants), RB Demetric Felton (Bengals), DT Jaleel Johnson (Titans) and OG Mike Panasiuk (Panthers) recently worked out for the New England Patriots.
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Patriots | Javon Baker appears to be healthy Mon Jul 22, 04:52 PM
New England Patriots WR Javon Baker (thumb) missed some offseason workouts because of a fractured thumb but was seen catching passes Monday, July 22, according to sources.
Link to story Patriots | Jontrey Hunter off roster Mon Jul 22, 04:33 PM
New England Patriots LB Jontrey Hunter was released Monday, July 22.
Link to story Patriots | Terrell Jennings lands on PUP Fri Jul 19, 05:08 PM
New England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday, July 19.
Link to story Patriots | Jontrey Hunter put on NFI Fri Jul 19, 04:57 PM
New England Patriots LB Jontrey Hunter (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list on Friday, July 19.
Link to story Patriots | New England checks in on Brandon Aiyuk Wed Jul 17, 12:38 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk recently received trade interest from the New England Patriots, but the Patriots were told he was not available at that time, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots don't have a great group of wide receivers, and Aiyuk would certainly jump to the no.1 spot if he was added. Right now, reports indicate the 49ers don't want to trade Aiyuk. The All-Pro receiver is looking for a new contract, and the 49ers are not budging. |
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Patriots | Kayshon Boutte has charges dropped Tue Jul 16, 10:29 AM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte had underage gambling and computer fraud charges dropped against him Tuesday, July 16.
| Footballguys view: A sixth-round draft selection in 2023, Boutte projects to be in a fight for a roster spot this year after the Patriots drafted two receivers this year -- Washington's Ja'Lynn Polk in the second round and Central Florida's Javon Baker in the fourth round. |
Patriots | Demario Douglas Ready To Build On Strong Rookie Season Mon Jul 15, 03:36 PM
According to The Athletic's Chad Graff, it's not often you can consider a team's leading receiver as a breakout candidate. But such is life for the Patriots, who had Demario Douglas lead the team in receiving yards last season with 561 (no one else topped 419).
| Footballguys view: The Patriots added wide receivers in both free agency and the draft, which could drop Douglas down the depth chart. But he played well enough in summer practices to leave Graff confident that he can be the kind of shifty slot receiver who builds on his rookie season and puts up yards in what might be a bad offense. |
Patriots | Michael Onwenu expected to be right guard Sun Jul 14, 09:45 AM
New England Patriots OL Michael Onwenu is expected to be the team's starting right guard in 2024, in the opinion of Paul Perillo of Patriots.com. He saw the bulk of his playing time at right tackle in 2023 but saw significant snaps at guard during minicamp last month.
Link to story Patriots | Jahlani Tavai financials Fri Jul 12, 04:28 PM
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots LB Jahlani Tavai signed a three-year contract extension worth $17.875 million - including a $5.775 million signing bonus - on Tuesday, July 2. The deal as a maximum value of $21 million.
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Patriots | Ja'Lynn Polk pushing for WR1 role Fri Jul 12, 12:42 PM
New England Patriots WR Ja'Lynn Polk 'has a chance to be the Patriots' No. 1 receiver in the season opener,' according to Chad Graff of The Athletic on Friday, July 12.
| Footballguys view: We'll have to see what the health status of Kendrick Bourne (knee) is at the start of the regular season. Polk has made steady progress throughout offseason activities, according to Patriots wide receivers coach Tyler Hughes. He was a standout in college at the University of Washington, and now Polk is working hard to make a similar impact in the pros. We'll have to see if rookie QB Drake Maye can win the job sooner rather than later, but Polk could be positioned to be his favorite target. |
Patriots | K.J. Osborn may see bigger role early Wed Jul 10, 03:33 AM
New England Patriots WR K.J. Osborn could see a bigger role in the offense if WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) is not ready for the start of regular season, in the opinion of PatriotsWire's Jordy McElroy.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots passing game is pretty 'meh' but we'll take note here. We have to see what Bourne can do leading up to the regular season first. Next, we'll have to see who wins the starting job at quarterback. Jacoby Brissett is a solid veteran who could start while rookie first-round pick Drake Maye gets his game up to speed. Fantasy GMs have plenty of other options besides banking on the Patriots passing game in 2024. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye showing improvement Fri Jul 5, 10:25 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye showed improvement during offseason workouts but probably is still unlikely to be the starting quarterback to open the season, in the opinion of NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots have veteran QB Jacoby Brissett to be their starter while Maye develops. It's clear that Maye is the future, but his time as the starter will be determined by his progress in training camp and the preseason. Maye has a rocket arm, and he can take off to run. That makes him an intriguing prospect in dynasty formats. Now, if only the Patriots could put better pass-catchers around him. We might see Brissett begin the season as the starter, but Maye will get time this season. |
Patriots | Jahlani Tavai extended Tue Jul 2, 12:52 PM
New England Patriots LB Jahlani Tavai signed a three-year extension Tuesday, July 2. The deal has a base value of $15 million and a max value of $21 million.
| Footballguys view: The 6-2, 255-pound Tavai, who entered the NFL as a second-round draft choice with the Lions in 2019, has had a career breakthrough since joining the Patriots in 2021, initially coming aboard on the team's practice squad. He tied for second on the team in tackles last year while emerging as a key cog for one of the NFL's top-rated defenses. |
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Patriots | Duron Harmon would like to join team Mon Jul 1, 08:35 PM
Free-agent S Duron Harmon (Browns) said he is interested in signing with the New England Patriots because he would like to finish his career with the team.
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Patriots | Ja'Lynn Polk off to solid start Sun Jun 30, 10:39 PM
New England Patriots WR Ja'Lynn Polk has made steady progress throughout offseason activities, according to wide receivers coach Tyler Hughes. 'He has a really great work ethic and a process that he sticks to every single day,' Hughes said. 'He's been good about that. I think his improvement has come from learning our system and playbook and how his skillset fits into that.'
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss, Polk has a chance to carve out an immediate niche in the Patriots' receiving corps. His extra work with Drake Maye after practice, among other things, had head coach Jared Mayo referring to him as a "self-starter." Reiss noted former Viking K.J. Osborn has positioned himself as an early leader among Patriots receivers. Second-year slot receiver DeMario Douglas appears as quick as ever. Add in Polk, Reiss believes that could be the team's top three targets if everyone is healthy -- although Kendrick Bourne, expected to be healthy as he returns from a torn ACL, should be part of the mix, too. |
Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson underrated in passing game Sun Jun 23, 09:37 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson's 107 receptions over the past two seasons rank sixth among running backs during that span.
| Footballguys view: ESPN.com's Mike Reiss believes Stevenson's growth as a pass-catcher and all-around running back contributed to the Patriots' willingness to extend his contract. Stevenson signed a four-year, $36 million deal last Thursday. Footballguy Matt Waldman noted the receiving skills coming out of college. In the 2021 Rookie Scouting Portfolio, Waldman advised readers that Stevenson brought "soft hands and excellent tracking skills" as a receiver. Waldman also wrote: "I think Stevenson is underrated and will have a better career than many expect." Stevenson has arguably done just that. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye not slowing down Sun Jun 23, 09:26 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye said he will be working with former NFL assistant coach Clyde Christensen to prepare for the start of training of camp.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Chad Graff recently reported that Maye still has a chance to win the starting quarterback job during training camp, even though veteran QB Jacoby Brissett took all of the reps with the first-team offense at the Patriots' mandatory minicamp and is expected to be the Week 1 starter. Maye already moved ahead of Bailey Zappe during OTAs, so the rookie has some momentum to build on as he prepares for camp. |
Patriots | Drake Maye still has chance to start Sun Jun 23, 08:30 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye still has a chance to win the starting quarterback job during training camp, even though veteran QB Jacoby Brissett took all of the reps with the first-team offense at the Patriots' mandatory minicamp and was referred to as the starter by offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots would be smart to ease Maye in, and maybe even wait until the team is out of playoff contention to start him. He had some decision-making lapses under pressure and the Patriots offensive line could be porous at the beginning of the season with two new starters on the left side of the line while left guard Cole Strange recovers from a serious knee injury and the team conducts a competition at left tackle. |
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Patriots | Bailey Zappe's time up in New England? Sat Jun 22, 09:16 AM
New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe's 'days with the Patriots may be close to over' after QB Joe Milton performed well during spring practices.
| Footballguys view: Zappe had ample opportunity to show that he belonged as at least a backup last year, but instead, the Patriots signed Jacoby Brissett and took Drake Maye with the third pick in the draft and Joe Milton in the sixth. It would be a surprise if Zappe made the Patriots, but he should end up on another roster or practice squad because of his experience, including eight starts. |
Patriots | Best still to come for DeMario Douglas? Sat Jun 22, 09:16 AM
New England Patriots WR DeMario Douglas 'looked even better' during spring practices than he did last season, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Douglas is part of a muddled Patriots wide receiver situation that is full of late round picks in redraft leagues. Rookies Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker and slot receivers Juju Smith-Schuster, KJ Osborn, and Kendrick Bourne are all vying for targets under new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt with a new quarterback - either Jacoby Brissett or #3 overall pick Drake Maye. Bourne's recovery from ACL surgery may be the most important factor in projecting the pecking order for targets, but Douglas's impressive rookie year may be a sign that he'll surpass Bourne either way. |
Patriots | Kayshon Boutte making push for spot Fri Jun 21, 09:54 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is 'back in consideration for a roster spot' after performing well during spring practices, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic.
Link to story Patriots | Liam Fornadel contract particulars Fri Jun 21, 01:29 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent OL Liam Fornadel (UFL) signed a three-year contract worth $2.83 million with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson gets long-term security Thu Jun 20, 03:29 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson reportedly agreed on a four-year contract extension worth $36 million - including an $8 million signing bonus and $17 million guaranteed - on Thursday, June 20.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson is getting starter money, so his ADP should rise to reflect that. Expect Stevenson to move up at least one round from his 7th/8th round early ADP on Underdog. Antonio Gibson loses luster as a late round sleepers on this news. |
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Patriots | Liam Fornadel joins the fold in New England Tue Jun 18, 04:18 PM
Free-agent OG Liam Fornadel (UFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Patriots | Teammate talks up Christian Gonzalez Tue Jun 18, 02:41 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is 'going to be one of the best players in the game,' according to teammate Jonathan Jones.
Link to story Patriots | Christian Gonzalez feeling good Mon Jun 17, 04:22 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) said he is feeling good after missing most of the 2023 season because of a shoulder injury.
Link to story Patriots | Ryan Johnson let go Mon Jun 17, 04:10 PM
New England Patriots OG Ryan Johnson was released Monday, June 17.
Link to story Patriots | Drake Maye climbing depth chart Mon Jun 17, 03:21 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye finished mandatory minicamp as the No. 2 on the depth chart after starting the spring workouts as the No. 3, according to sources Monday, June 17.
| Footballguys view: As previously noted in this space, after starting spring practices as the No. 3 option behind Jacoby Brissett and Bailey Zappe, Maye was the No. 2 option by the end of mandatory minicamp. According to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss, Maye's comfort level grew with each practice. "Every day he's gotten better," Brissett said of Maye. Now we'll be looking for signs the youngster can improve enough to move ahead of Brissett, who is currently expected to be the team's Week 1 starter. |
Patriots | Drake Maye, Ja'Lynn Polk Put In Extra Work Together Sun Jun 16, 04:23 PM
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye missed a throw on an out route in last Wednesday's practice during the two-minute drill, so he followed his regular routine by staying after practice to work on it. He didn't have to recruit a receiver to join him. Ja'Lynn Polk, as usual, was right there. The Patriots' first- and second-round picks made it a habit over the past four weeks to take extra repetitions after practice and were usually the last players to leave the field. "I think it's important," said Maye, the No. 3 overall selection from the University of North Carolina. "It's picking up little things every day."
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Mike Reiss suggested, little is expected of the Patriots in the 2024 season -- they are projected as one of the NFL's lower-echelon teams -- but the potential development of Maye and Polk sparks hope for the future. The question, specifically with Maye, is when the future starts. It's widely believed veteran Jacoby Brissett will be the Week 1 starter at QB. But it's fair to wonder how long Maye will have to wait before being thrown into the fray. He's already making progress. Per Reiss, at the start of the spring, Maye was taking repetitions behind Brissett and 2022 fourth-round pick Bailey Zappe. By the end of the spring, he was mostly repping immediately behind Brissett. We'll continue to watch for more. |
Patriots | Stephon Gilmore may be option Fri Jun 14, 05:30 PM
Free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore (Cowboys) is not ruling out the possibility of signing with the New England Patriots.
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Patriots | Ja'Lynn Polk inks rookie pact Thu Jun 13, 02:49 PM
New England Patriots second-round draft choice WR Ja'Lynn Polk (Washington) signed a four-year contract worth a reported $9.694 million - including a $3.87 million signing bonus - on Thursday, June 13.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots don't have a great group of wide receivers, but Polk is there to build for the future. Polk was a secondary option in the Huskies offense, but he made plays for QB Michael Penix as a slot or outside receiver. We like Polk's hand strength, versatility, and ability to make difficult catches in contested situations. We like him more in dynasty formats where you can take the long view (something needed for this offense). |
Patriots | Jay Person let go Tue Jun 11, 05:15 PM
New England Patriots LB Jay Person was released Tuesday, June 11.
Link to story Patriots | Steele Chambers scooped up by New England Tue Jun 11, 05:00 PM
Free-agent LB Steele Chambers (Lions) was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots on Tuesday, June 11.
Link to story Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson optimistic about deal Mon Jun 10, 06:14 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson said he believes he will receive a contract extension in the near future.
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Patriots | Jonathan Jones limited Monday Mon Jun 10, 05:55 PM
New England Patriots CB Jonathan Jones (knee) did not participate in team drills during practice Monday, June 10.
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Patriots | No limitations for Matt Judon Mon Jun 10, 05:51 PM
New England Patriots LB Matt Judon (biceps) will not have any restriction during practice this week, according to head coach Jerod Mayo.
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Patriots | Mayo Confident In Rhamondre Stevenson As New England's Starter Mon Jun 10, 05:04 PM
RB Rhamondre Stevenson is in the last year of his contract, and the possibility of extending his stay came up during head coach Jerod Mayo's press conference on Monday. "I will say this about Rhamondre," Mayo said. "I think he's one of the better backs in the league, it's no doubt about it. I think over the last few years, it's been kind of tough on him, as far as getting started. So, I'm excited to see what he does this season. And look, he's earned everything that he gets. He is our starting running back, and hopefully, we do get something done."
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com's Josh Alper acknowledged, Mayo is not in charge of negotiating deals, but having the head coach stumping for you to stick around has to be a positive. Even if the coach isn't involved in the talks, fantasy managers have to appreciate the level of confidence expressed in Stevenson. The Patriots added Antonio Gibson to their backfield in free agency, but Mayo couldn't have been more explicit in stating Stevenson is the starter. |
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Patriots | Jacoby Brissett remains QB1 Mon Jun 10, 01:48 PM
New England Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett continued working as the starter ahead of rookie Drake Maye at minicamp Monday, June 10.
| Footballguys view: While Brissett continues to work as the starter, it's worth noting Maye was second in the QB order in today's session. According to the team's official website, the rookie is also seeing more volume, with 29 competitive reps (Brissett had 30). Maye was the standout today, but the expectation Brissett will be the Patriots' Week 1 starter remains until further notice. |
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Patriots | Javon Baker limited at practice Mon Jun 10, 12:35 PM
New England Patriots WR Javon Baker (leg) was limited at practice and did not partake in team drills while wearing a sleeve on his leg, according to sources Monday, June 10.
| Footballguys view: There's no reason for concern at this point. Baker, selected in the fourth round, is one of two wideouts added in April's Draft. Fellow receiver Ja'Lynn Polk was drafted in the second round. Baker is a tremendous big-play threat (he had five catches of 50-plus yards at Central Florida last season). Still, he has a long way to go before assessing a potential role, even in a New England receiving corps that is most notable for a lack of high-end talent. |