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Patriots | Mike Vrabel agrees to terms Sun Jan 12, 10:59 AM
Confirming a previous report, the New England Patriots agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on a multi-year deal Sunday, Jan. 12, to make him the team's next head coach, according to multiple sources.
| Footballguys view: This one wasn't hard to see coming after Jared Mayo was fired. Vrabel had a great career with the Patriots and his teams mostly overachieved in Tennessee. For fantasy, we'll be very interested to see who Vrabel brings in as his offensive coordinator. Josh McDaniels' name has already come up, which would probably not a bad thing for Drake Maye. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye did damage with his legs Thu Jan 9, 12:37 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye's 408 rushing yards from Week 6 to Week 18 ranked fourth among quarterbacks.
| Footballguys view: Maye is a dual-threat quarterback. He's got a big arm and plays "YOLO" ball as a passer, but he can tuck it and run if need be. The future looks bright for the Patriots with Maye as their franchise quarterback. |
Patriots | Patriots set Mike Vrabel interview Wed Jan 8, 12:48 PM
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel will interview with the New England Patriots for their head coach vacancy Thursday, Jan. 9.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots fired Jerod Mayo after one year, and most think it's because they are going to get Vrabel. He's got a ton of interest from teams, so expect a bidding war for Vrabel's services. The former Titans head coach can rebuild a culture and win games regularly. The Patriots are an attractive landing spot for any head coaching candidate because of QB Drake Maye. |
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Patriots | New England meets with Pep Hamilton Tue Jan 7, 01:06 PM
Longtime NFL assistant Pep Hamilton (Texans) interviewed with the New England Patriots for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
| Footballguys view: Hamilton, 50, has not been with an NFL team since 2022, when he served as Houston's OC. He was the Texans' passing game coordinator and QBs coach in 2021 and the Chargers' QBs coach in 2020. He was also the XFL's DC Defenders head coach in 2020. Noted for his work with young quarterbacks, Hamilton could potentially help develop Drake Maye and Joe Milton. The Patriots will also meet with former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich on Tuesday. Former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and current Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson are expected to be strong candidates for the New England job. |
Patriots | Byron Leftwich interviewing with Pats Tue Jan 7, 12:22 PM
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is interviewing for the New England Patriots head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 7.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com reminded readers, Leftwich, 44, was the Bucs offensive coordinator under head coaches Bruce Arians and Todd Bowles from 2019-2022 -- helping the club win Super Bowl LV to cap the 2020 season. While the team ranked No. 3, No. 3, and No. 2 in scoring from 2019-2021 -- with Jameis Winston as quarterback in 2019 before Tom Brady arrived in 2020 -- the team slipped to No. 15 in yards and No. 25 in points in 2022. Bowles elected to fire Leftwich after that season. Leftwich was reportedly close to earning the Jaguars job in early 2022, but the club hired Doug Pederson instead. While Leftwich has not been coaching for the last two seasons, he recently told The Athletic's Mike Jones that he has hired new representation and noted he would aggressively pursue NFL jobs. The No. 7 overall pick of the 2003 draft, Leftwich appeared in 60 games with 50 starts through the 2012 season, playing for Jacksonville, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Tampa Bay. |
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Patriots | Seven players signed to future contracts Mon Jan 6, 04:53 PM
Free-agent DT Marcus Harris, CB D.J. James, WR John Jiles, OT Caleb Jones, LB Andrew Parker Jr., S Mark Perry and PK John Parker Romo signed Reserve/Future contracts with the New England Patriots Monday, Jan. 6. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Patriots | Ben Johnson sought for Pats interview Mon Jan 6, 11:05 AM
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Benjamin Johnson has been requested for an interview for the New England Patriots' head coaching position.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com notes, the Patriots were linked with Mike Vrabel shortly after firing head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday, but he's not the only name in the mix. Johnson's success with Detroit's offense has made him a hot commodity. The Bears have also requested an interview with Johnson. Either of the teams would offer Johnson a chance to work with a quarterback drafted at the top of the first round last year. Drake Maye didn't lead the Patriots to much success on the scoreboard after replacing Jacoby Brissett as the starter, but he showed great promise with both his arm and his legs over the course of the year. PFT's Josh Alper suggests the presence of such a quarterback will likely be of interest to Johnson as he has declined other head coaching overtures in the past, but it remains to be seen if there will wind up being a fit with either team at this point. |
Patriots | QB Joe Milton III Shines In NFL Debut Sun Jan 5, 09:21 PM
Drake Maye started Sunday's win over the Bills but went to the bench after a three-snap outing, giving way to fellow rookie Joe Milton III -- and what an NFL debut it was for him. He completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and made plays all game with his legs.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots' 2024 draft class certainly has its warts right now, but Maye was a hit, and Milton's one outing -- even against Bills backups -- offers some fascinating future potential. With Jared Mayo getting fired after Sunday's game, the opening will be more appealing due to the long-term outlook at QB. |
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Patriots | Jerod Mayo fired by New England Sun Jan 5, 05:30 PM
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was fired following the Week 18 victory against the Buffalo Bills. Mayo ended up coaching the team to a 4-13 record in his first and only season at the helm.
| Footballguys view: Mayo never seemed to be completely in control of big decisions, or at least he was too reactive and not consistent with his approach to big decisions week-to-week. This is probably the right move even with owners becoming more aware of the value of continuity and damage done when teams are making changes before a program can fully be implemented. Mike Vrabel should be a strong candidate for this job. |
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Patriots | Kendrick Bourne good for two catches Sun Jan 5, 05:28 PM
New England Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne ended up with two receptions for 12 yards on two targets in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills. He had two or more receptions in each of his final eight games.
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Patriots | Javon Baker, Jaheim Brown record catches Sun Jan 5, 05:26 PM
New England Patriots WR Javon Baker and TE Jaheim Bell each had a catch in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills. Baker had a 12-yard catch on his lone target, while Bell had a 19-yard snare on his only target.
Link to story Patriots | Austin Hooper finishes with four grabs Sun Jan 5, 05:23 PM
New England Patriots TE Austin Hooper finished with four receptions for 27 yards on six targets in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Patriots | Demario Douglas registers three grabs Sun Jan 5, 05:08 PM
New England Patriots WR DeMario Douglas posted three receptions for 34 yards on four targets in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Patriots | Kayshon Boutte shines in Week 18 Sun Jan 5, 05:04 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (head) posted seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown on his seven targets in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills before exiting the game with a head injury.
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Patriots | Terrell Jennings totals eight carries Sun Jan 5, 05:03 PM
New England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings rushed eight times for 20 yards in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills, and he had no receptions on one target.
Link to story Patriots | Antonio Gibson leads backfield Sun Jan 5, 04:59 PM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson rushed 12 times for a team-best 41 yards in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills, while adding four receptions for 20 yards on his six targets.
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Patriots | Christian Elliss good for 13 total tackles Sun Jan 5, 04:55 PM
New England Patriots LB Christian Elliss finished with a game-high 13 total tackles with five solo stops and a pass defensed in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills.
Link to story Patriots | Kayshon Boutte leaves game Sun Jan 5, 03:55 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (head) left the Week 18 game because of a head injury and is considered questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Boutte had his second big game in the last month. This time as a downfield target for Joe Milton in a game that ultimately cost the Patriots the #1 pick. Boutte is only 22 and has the highest ceiling of any receiver on the roster with the team likely to make significant additions at the position in the draft and/or free agency. |
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Patriots | Marte Mapu will not return Sun Jan 5, 02:28 PM
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots S Marte Mapu (neck) will not return to the Week 18 game because of his neck injury.
Link to story Patriots | Marte Mapu suffers injury Sun Jan 5, 01:23 PM
New England Patriots S Marte Mapu (neck) suffered a neck injury during the Week 18 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Patriots | Hunter Henry to miss Week 18 Sun Jan 5, 11:51 AM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (foot) has been declared inactive for the Week 18 game.
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Patriots | Drake Maye will be in uniform Sun Jan 5, 11:49 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (hand) is officially active for the Week 18 game.
Link to story Patriots | Week 18 New England Patriots inactives Sun Jan 5, 11:37 AM
The New England Patriots have declared TE Mitchell Wilcox, RB JaMycal Hasty, OG Sidy Sow, OG Lester Cotton, TE Hunter Henry and CB Christian Gonzalez inactive for Week 18.
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Patriots | Pats place 3 on injured reserve Sat Jan 4, 05:12 PM
New England Patriots C Ben Brown (concussion), WR Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) and S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) were placed on injured reserve on Saturday, Jan. 4. Also, CB Miles Battle, DE Truman Jones, LB Monty Rice and TE Jack Westover were promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry questionable for Week 18 Fri Jan 3, 03:36 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
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Patriots | Drake Maye listed as questionable Fri Jan 3, 03:29 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (hand) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Link to story Patriots | Week 18 injury report for New England Fri Jan 3, 03:25 PM
New England Patriots C Ben Brown (concussion), CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) and WR Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills. S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) was limited in practice all week but has also been ruled out. LB Sione Takitaki (knee) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 3, but is listed as questionable. S Kyle Dugger (ankle, quad), TE Hunter Henry (foot), LB Titus Leo (ankle) and QB Drake Maye (hand) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. LB Anfernee Jennings (knee) was also limited in practice all week but no longer appears on the injury report. WR Kayshon Boutte (illness) practiced in full for a second consecutive day on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. S Brenden Schooler (abdomen), LB Jahlani Tavai (groin), OT Caedan Wallace (ankle) and LB Curtis Jacobs (concussion) were not given a practice status on Friday but are expected to be available.
| Footballguys view: It's only one season, but Polk has the look of a bust after the Patriots took him ahead of Ladd McConkey. Fourth round pick Javon Baker has failed to earn significant opportunities this year, but could leave an impression in the season finale with Polk sidelined. |
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Patriots | Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi let go Thu Jan 2, 08:07 PM
New England Patriots DT Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi was waived Thursday, Jan. 2, with a Non-Football Illness designation.
Link to story Patriots | Thursday practice report for Patriots Thu Jan 2, 04:46 PM
New England Patriots C Ben Brown (concussion), CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) and WR Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2. S Kyle Dugger (ankle, quadriceps), TE Hunter Henry (foot), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), LB Titus Leo (ankle), QB Drake Maye (hand), S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring), S Brenden Schooler (abdomen), LB Sione Takitaki (knee), LB Jahlani Tavai (groin) and OT Caedan Wallace (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Kayshon Boutte (illness) and LB Curtis Jacobs (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry remains limited Thu Jan 2, 04:43 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Patriots | Drake Maye limited again Thu Jan 2, 04:38 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (hand) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
| Footballguys view: It's a hand injury (Wednesday it was called undisclosed) that may keep Maye out of the season finale. He's limited on Thursday, so let's see if he can get another limited - or a full - practice on Friday. |
Patriots | NE adds Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi Thu Jan 2, 03:08 PM
Washington Commanders practice squad DT Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi was signed to the New England Patriots 53-man roster Wednesday, Jan. 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Patriots | Wednesday practice report for Patriots Wed Jan 1, 05:11 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (illness), C Ben Brown (concussion), CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) and WR Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. S Kyle Dugger (ankle, quadriceps), TE Hunter Henry (foot), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), LB Titus Leo (ankle), QB Drake Maye (hand), S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring), S Brenden Schooler (abdomen), LB Sione Takitaki (knee), LB Jahlani Tavai (groin) and OT Caedan Wallace (ankle) were limited during practice. LB Curtis Jacobs (concussion) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry limited Wednesday Wed Jan 1, 05:08 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Patriots | Drake Maye listed as limited Wed Jan 1, 05:02 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (hand) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Link to story Patriots | Drake Maye to play if healthy Wed Jan 1, 12:12 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (undisclosed) will play in Week 18 if healthy enough to do so, head coach Jerod Mayo said on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
| Footballguys view: Maye has looked good as a rookie. He's not yet polished with what he does, but it's clear the game is not too big for him. Maye has a big arm, plays 'YOLO' ball, and is willing to attack coverage looks at all levels. Now, the Patriots need to do a better job of putting talent around him in 2025 and beyond. Currently holding the no.1 overall pick, the Patriots may not be compelled to win in Week 18 against the Bills. |
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Patriots | Yannick Ngakoue waived Tue Dec 31, 11:44 AM
New England Patriots DE Yannick Ngakoue was waived Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Patriots | Alex Erickson back on practice squad Mon Dec 30, 07:12 PM
New England Patriots WR Alex Erickson reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 30, after being on the active roster for the Week 17 game.
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Patriots | Drake Maye could sit finale Mon Dec 30, 10:16 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye could sit out of the Week 18 season finale, according to head coach Jerod Mayo.
| Footballguys view: Maye absorbed a heavy hit in Saturday's loss to the Chargers and was pulled from the game by a concussion spotter. The rookie passed the NFL's neurological test and returned to the game, only missing one series, but the Patriots might keep him on the sideline against the Bills this weekend. It was Mayo's understanding Monday morning that Maye wasn't in the NFL's concussion protocol, but he'd find out for sure later in the day. Still, as Masslive.com's Chris Mason reported, Sunday's Week 18 finale could be a bizarre afternoon at Gillette Stadium, as the Bills have the No. 2 seed locked up and nothing to play for in the standings, so they'll likely rest starters. Meanwhile, the Patriots are guaranteed the first overall pick in next spring's NFL Draft with a loss, which could expedite New England's rebuild. |
Patriots | Sione Takitaki finishes with 8 tackles Sat Dec 28, 04:47 PM
New England Patriots LB Sione Takitaki finished with eight tackles in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Patriots | Kyle Dugger totals nine tackles Sat Dec 28, 04:46 PM
New England Patriots S Kyle Dugger totaled nine tackles in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Patriots | Jahlani Tavai tallies 10 tackles Sat Dec 28, 04:45 PM
New England Patriots LB Jahlani Tavai had a team-high 10 tackles in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry blanked Sat Dec 28, 04:41 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry did not record a catch on two targets in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Patriots | Kayshon Boutte quiet in loss Sat Dec 28, 04:39 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte tallied four catches for 28 yards in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Patriots | DeMario Douglas finds pay dirt Sat Dec 28, 04:36 PM
New England Patriots WR DeMario Douglas recorded four catches for 46 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Patriots | Antonio Gibson serves as lead back Sat Dec 28, 04:32 PM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson tallied 12 carries for 63 yards but failed to catch his only target in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
| Footballguys view: It was an admirable day for Gibson as the lead back. He's a good player with an all-around skill set. Any Fantasy GM who had to rely on him in Week 17 should be happy with the results. |
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Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson irrelevant in loss Sat Dec 28, 04:30 PM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson carried the ball two times for one yard and failed to bring in his only target in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Patriots | Drake Maye disappoints in loss Sat Dec 28, 04:26 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 12 of 22 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown while adding six carries for 32 yards in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
| Footballguys view: Maye had to leave the game for a bit in the first half. He was evaluated for a concussion but cleared to return. The Chargers play strong defense, so it's no surprise the rookie performed as such. |
Patriots | NE could be interested in Tee Higgins Sat Dec 28, 03:56 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins could be one of the wide receivers targeted by the New England Patriots during the offseason if he hits free agency, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
| Footballguys view: Higgins is going to be on the wish list for a lot of teams out there. We like what rookie QB Drake Maye has shown this year. The Patriots would be wise to continue building around him, and adding a weapon like Higgins would help. Higgins is going to be well paid, but there will be concerns about his availability as he's never played a full season in five years with the Bengals. |
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Patriots | Christian Gonzalez ruled out Sat Dec 28, 02:10 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Week 17 game on Saturday, Dec. 28, due to a concussion.
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