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Eagles, Patriots have 'grappled' over total compensation (Josina Anderson)

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Despite several reports noting that a Patriots trade for A.J. Brown was looking likely, Ian Rapoport doesn't believe it's a done deal.

Rapoport: Patriots, Eagles 'not particularly close' on a potential A.J. Brown trade

ESPN's trade idea for the New England Patriots and New York Giants for DE Kayvon Thibodeaux is affordable for the Patriots, and he could be their missing piece.

Patriots can easily pay the price for a DE who could be their missing piece

The Patriots' most scrutinized draft pick is already making a name for himself at OTAs.

Controversial Patriots draft pick is the first rookie to steal the spotlight at OTAs

Previewing the Patriots cornerback heading into his second NFL season.

Patriots scouting report: Kobee Minor is trying to shed the 'Mr. Irrelevant' label

The Patriots' left tackle is coming off an uneven rookie season.

Will Campbell entering sophomore season with 'extra motivation,' says Drake Maye

The latest update from the NFL insider is far from what Patriots fans want to hear less than a week before the projected trade.

Ian Rapoport just created an AJ Brown drama that the Patriots didn't need

The two sides remain apart with a pivotal deadline coming up.

Patriots and Eagles at an impasse in A.J. Brown trade talks?

The Eagles wide receiver has been linked to the Patriots for multiple months.

Patriots players react to A.J. Brown trade rumors as OTAs begin

Mike Vrabel's latest comments about one Patriots rookie isn't exactly what Will Campbell wants to hear after a struggle-filled postseason.

Will Campbell's starting future takes a hit after Mike Vrabel's latest comments

"If he ends up being on our team, great. What a great player. And if he doesn't, we've still got to work these guys here."

What Drake Maye, Milton Williams said of A.J. Brown's potential arrival in New England

Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and most of the Patriots were back on the practice fields in Foxborough on Wednesday. Here's what we saw.

5 takeaways from Patriots' first 2026 OTA practice

Maye has had four offensive coordinators his last four seasons.

Drake Maye embracing rare continuity entering second year with Josh McDaniels

The Patriots held their first open organized team activity of the spring on Wednesday, May 27.

Patriots OTA Notebook: Drake Maye-led offense has up-and-down day

Who caught our eye during the Patriots' practice on Wednesday, for better or worse.

5 performances of note from the Patriots' first open OTA practice

"My family is great. I love (his wife) Jen (Vrabel). I love the boys. I love my personal friends," he said. "And then, this spring is focused on really the coaching staff, the players, more importantly than the coaching staff."

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel focused on spring workouts after missing final day of draft last month

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Maye on 'Thiccer' Question 🤣

The NFL did Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots no favors by sending them to Seattle to face the Seahawks to kick off the 2026 season on Sept. 9. To state

Mike Vrabel's brutally honest Seahawks admission should grab Patriots fans' attention

Drake believes in OT's ability to bounce back from Super Bowl struggles

Maye Hypes Will Campbell

"My focus and the excitement I have for coaching is what is most important right now. This is a great opportunity, the spring."

Mike Vrabel talks offseason distractions, potential trades, and more

The Patriots' cornerback is on the brink of signing a massive contract extension that will reset the cornerback market.

Christian Gonzalez just sent Patriots fans into panic mode with one telling move

The star cornerback is not present for the start of the Patriots' organized team activities.

Christian Gonzalez a surprise absentee from Patriots OTAs

'No Timetable' on A.J. Brown Trade

James Palmer explains Eagles' mindset ahead of June 1

The Patriots are frontrunners to acquire the Pro Bowl wide receivers in a trade with the Eagles.

Mike Vrabel praises Kayshon Boutte, Patriots WRs amid A.J. Brown trade rumors

The Patriots' head coach refuses to give any clarity on the looming trade for AJ Brown despite the rumored date he will be moved.

Mike Vrabel remains silent on big Patriots' question amid AJ Brown trade rumors

Some positives have to materialize if the Patriots are to avoid the 2026 "hangover" Eric Williams predicts. Yet, the Patriots have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Drake Maye, and he's worth a lot in the win column all by himself.

NFL analyst suggests Patriots will suffer from age-old trope on redemption path

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Patriots links 5/27/26: OL, WRs, DBs, rookies make their case at OTAs

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Vrabel Addresses Media

The Patriots' decision not to re-sign safety Jaylinn Hawkins might come back to haunt them as soon as the upcoming season.

Ravens' newest defender might use Patriots' dismissal as revenge fuel in 2026

By now, anyone who's unaware of the New England Patriots' linkage to disgruntled Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown is living under a rock. His p

Former Patriots Super Bowl champ says quiet part out loud about A.J. Brown trade buzz

The Patriots begin the third phase of their offseason workout program on Wednesday.

5 things to watch during Patriots OTAs

Previewing the Patriots wide receiver heading into his first NFL season.

Patriots scouting report: Jimmy Kibble is coming off a busy season on and off the field

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A disgruntled pass rusher in the desert might open the door for the Patriots to get their next veteran presence on the defensive line.

Cardinals are on the brink of a forced trade that the Patriots should be all over

The Patriots will hold eight practices over the next three weeks.

Patriots kick off 2026 OTAs on Wednesday

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Could the Patriots Miss the Playoffs?

NFL hot takes and bold predictions as OTAs continue

The decision to continue waiting on a massive contract extension might come back to haunt the Patriots quickly.

Patriots are playing a dangerous game with Seahawks they will quickly regret

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4 Patriots roster positional battles to follow during OTAs

With OTAs set to get underway on Wednesday, here are four roster battles worth watching for the Patriots in the coming weeks.

Previewing the Patriots wide receiver heading into his second NFL season.

Patriots scouting report: Kyle Williams should be in a better position to succeed in 2026

Alonzo and A.J. Highsmith joined forces in the Patriots personnel department in 2025.

Patriots executive: Working alongside son 'really special'

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#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your questions for this week

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Teams Calling For Josh Sweat

Cardinals EDGE receiving trade interest; recorded 12 sacks last season (Jordan Schultz)

The New England Patriots' obvious backup QB solution is Aidan O'Connell, who is hiding on the rival Las Vegas Raiders' roster.

Patriots' obvious backup QB solution is hiding in plain site on rivals' roster

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The New England Patriots have assembled a 2026 training camp roster after what can only be termed a mixed bag of offseason results. They strengthened a couple o

Bleacher Report's brutal 2026 prediction for the Patriots might actually carry weight

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Patriots links 5/26/26: Plenty to watch for at OTAs

The New England Patriots added an intriguing free agent wide receiver in Romeo Doubs earlier this offseason. With Stefon Diggs no longer on the roster, and Kays

Patriots may already have a backup plan if A.J. Brown trade falls apart

The New England Patriots entered the offseason after a drubbing at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. It was a humiliating defeat, 29-13, in a

The Patriots won't have to look far for extra motivation this year

A newly proposed trade for AJ Brown appears to be the best deal the Patriots could make for the wide receiver.

New AJ Brown trade proposal might be the best deal for Patriots to make

The Patriots selected the linebacker in the sixth round of this year's NFL Draft.

Contract details for Patriots draft pick Namdi Obiazor

Previewing the Patriots quarterback heading into his fourth NFL season.

Patriots scouting report: Tommy DeVito ideally won't see the field in 2026

Previewing the Patriots quarterback heading into his first NFL season.

Patriots scouting report: Behren Morton is at the bottom of the QB pecking order

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Landing Spots for Cards Edge 📍

7 teams that should go for Josh Sweat amid buzz he's not happy in Arizona 📲

The Patriots' superstar cornerback is already projected to reset the cornerback market ahead of his expected big-time extension.

Christian Gonzalez is predicted to do something no Patriots have done in the past

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PFT: 18-Game Season in 2027 Unlikely

Regular-season expansion isn't expected to happen next year

Brad Gagnon's simple one-sentence dream scenario is just that - a dream. Yet, his suggestion that adding A.J. Brown could be the key to that mystical "dream season" isn't. When you have the league's best passer, Drake Maye, anything is possible.

Patriots' dream 2026 season was summed up in just one sentence

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Patriots links 5/25/26: Year 3 Drake Maye primed to deliver

Drake Maye's favorite target continues to sing his praises ahead of his third season with the Patriots.

Hunter Henry sends undeniable warning to entire NFL about Patriots' Drake Maye

Romeo Doubs is perfectly suited to be the No. 2 receiver, and having him man that spot alongside A.J. Brown would be the best possible outcome for the Patriots' offense at this stage of the game.

Bold prediction would prove Patriots' big signing was better than anyone thought

If you needed more proof that the Patriots are officially back, Kay Adams' latest take will provide that for you.

Another Patriots rematch is already receiving the royal treatment by NFL analysts

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Every NFL Team's Most Exciting 2026 Undrafted Free-Agent Addition

Who is the top unheralded arrival on your team this offseason?

If the Patriots pull off a trade for receiver AJ Brown, it feels inevitable that one receiver will demand a trade before the 2026 season begins.

Patriots might be forced into a trade they don't want to make after AJ Brown move

The Patriots' 2026 schedule is considered one of the toughest in the league, but they'll have a couple of advantages over their biggest opponents.

Patriots have unforeseen advantage over toughest opponents

The 2026 season will be a different one for the New England Patriots. Mike Vrabel's team will face a much more challenging schedule than the powderpuff one they

Analyst's latest prediction paints a gloomy 2026 season for the Patriots

The Patriots' decision to go all in on a defensive superstar in the making had many people talking during the 2025 offseason.

Patriots' $104 million free agent gamble has already proven to be potential steal

The Patriots have another big trade to consider this offseason, even if they get receiver AJ Brown in the door.

Lions just handed Patriots exactly the trade target fans have been begging for

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Sunday Patriots Notes: Zak Kuhr earns praise after deserved promotion

Notes and thoughts on Zak Kuhr's promotion, Kyle Williams' offseason, and more.

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NFL Stars Who Could Reset Market 💰

6 players likely to get huge contract extensions this summer ➡️

If their pursuit of AJ Brown doesn't work out, the Patriots just received the perfect fallback plan to boost their offense.

Patriots handed perfect fallback plan if AJ Brown trade falls through

The Patriots needed to replace pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson and did so by dishing out a big contract to another mostly unproven defender.

ESPN labels the Patriots' priciest free agency signing as a big mistake

The retired safety isn't so sure that things will be smooth sailing for Mike Vrabel and the Patriots in 2026.

Former Super Bowl MVP raises red flag about Mike Vrabel's stance with the Patriots

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Will Campbell Gets Engaged 💍

Patriots LT makes announcement with partner Ashlynn on IG

After signing with the New England Patriots this offseason, wide receiver Romeo Doubs expressed his enthusiasm about getting to team up with quarterback Drake M

Patriots' newest playmaker had a lot to say about playing with Drake Maye

The NFL wanted to make sure that the Patriots couldn't be accused of an easy schedule again, so they made it historically difficult.

Patriots handed impossible NFL challenge no team has faced in over 40 years

NFL teams go wrong by overpaying lesser-quality players and hemming and hawing with their best. The mantra for the Patriots and every other NFL or other professional team should be, "Pay the Best, and Scout the Rest". Pay Christian Gonzalez now.

Christian Gonzalez has golden chance to prove he deserves Patriots extension

Drake Maye continues to impress his newest teammates, with Reggie Gilliam already comparing him to one of the best quarterbacks in the league today.

Josh Allen won't love to hear what former teammate just said about Drake Maye

Patriots fans who are holding out hope for the wide receiver's return won't like to hear the latest update.

All hope for a Stefon Diggs return to the Patriots was just ended for good

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3-Point Stance: Why the Patriots can afford to overpay for A.J. Brown

Making the case for New England giving up a first-round pick for the Eagles wide receiver.

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1 way each NFL squad could improve its roster as offseason programs get underway 📲

The Patriots cannot afford to make big cuts to their offensive line roster, yet the latest predictions suggest they will do just that.

Latest roster cut prediction would be a disaster ready to happen for Patriots

The NFL insider had a lot to say about the presumed upcoming trade for AJ Brown, for which the Patriots remain the favorites.

Adam Schefter sends massive message to Patriots about AJ Brown trade

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Patriots scouting report: Robert Spillane is setting the tone on defense

Previewing the Patriots linebacker heading into his ninth NFL season.

Becoming the runner-up for the MVP Award, followed by watching the Rams steal the WR1 the Patriots need, would've been too much for Drake Maye.

Drake Maye was almost given a real reason to seek revenge over Matthew Stafford

Surprise trade fits for 49ers WR amid Commanders buzz 📲

Underrated Aiyuk Landing Spots

On occasion, a player's mental makeup, as noted by Namdi Obiazor's coaches, can make up for what he lacks in size or statistics. Obiazor may well fall into that category and make the Patriots roster.

Patriots are already deemed a perfect fit for unheralded sixth-round pick

The New England Patriots took the NFL world by storm last year, in large part due to the breakout of quarterback Drake Maye. Having Josh McDaniels run the show

Patriots fixing biggest 2025 issue could lead to an improved 2026 from Drake Maye

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Patriots links 5/22/26: OL trench revival looks legit

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The Patriots' most impressive offseason addition might be the key to one of their biggest wins of the 2026 season.

Patriots have their own cheat code for a primetime matchup they cannot lose

The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about A.J. Brown, Kayshon Boutte, and more.

#PostPulpit Mailbag: What will the A.J. Brown trade package look like?

Key Patriots are now healthy and other solid additions have arrived, both on offense and defense, especially All-Pro safety Kevin Byard III. Whether it's enough is debatable. If not, expect an easy Seattle win in the Patriots first 2026 game.

Latest prediction has the Patriots fizzling before they got hot in 2026

Previewing the Patriots wide receiver heading into his 10th NFL season.

Patriots scouting report: Mack Hollins is a 1-of-1 character, and a decent receiver as well

Outlining hypothetical deals to move NFL stars needing a fresh start

Patriots' Hypothetical A.J. Brown Trade Offer

A looming trade for AJ Brown has Dolphins fans hoping for the absolute worst for the Patriots.

Dolphins fans have priorities messed up by focusing on Patriots for one reason

The Patriots selected the offensive tackle in the sixth round of this year's NFL Draft.

Contract details for Patriots draft pick Dametrious Crownover

The Patriots needed to make a lot of upgrades to their roster this offseason, and it's beyond clear what their primary focus was.

Patriots made unexpected playmaker the primary focus of their offseason

Brenden Schooler is coming off another quality season as a core Patriots special teamer.

Brenden Schooler looking for 'that little edge' entering 5th season with Patriots

With June 1 quickly approaching, reports about the Patriots' interest in landing A.J. Brown continue to surface. While there is still time for another team to swoop in and make a deal, one NFL insider said he would be surprised if Brown doesn't end up with the Patriots.

NFL insider would be 'surprised' if Patriots don't land A.J. Brown

The Patriots' second-year safety is already the team's best-kept secret and is primed to have a breakout season in 2026.

Patriots' best-kept secret is finally ready to take over in 2026

Michael Onwenu just turned in one of the best seasons of his NFL career with the Patriots. He played all 17 games at right guard, anchored an offensive line tha

Patriots are nearing a crossroads that could determine their offensive future

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Gretzky's Comps for Sid 🤔

NFL insider still believes Eagles will send WR to New England

Schefter Predicts Pats Trade for A.J.

Since the NFL announced the 2026 season schedule, there has been a lot of talk about their decisions regarding the primetime games they chose to air, with the s

New theory about Patriots' schedule makes Roger Goodell look even worse

Moe Moton's prediction that Demario Douglas may be on the way out is not outlandish. Cutting him makes less sense. He's a legitimate NFL slot. The move should be a trade and to replace him with Efton Chism III. It make sense on a whole lot of levels.

Patriots' fan favorite faces uncertain future with AJ Brown trade looming

Top Free-Agent WR Fits 🧩

James Palmer predicts landing spots for Diggs, DHop and more

Reigning champs use perfume memes to make fun of Pats, 49ers and more. Tap to see 📸

Seahawks Troll 2026 Opponents 😂

The Patriots' second year receiver is confident with what he can accomplish during the 2026 season.

Patriots' playmaker just set a high bar he can't afford to botch in Year 2

The Patriots made a pair of transactions on Wednesday.

What signing Travis Shaw, waiving Niko Lalos means for the Patriots

It might be fair to say that no Patriots fan thought they would ever hear this come out of Bill Belichick's mouth about Tom Brady.

Bill Belichick finally admits what Patriots fans knew was true about Tom Brady

The game-changing moves that could turn the tables next season

1 X-Factor to Impact Each NFL Division in 2026

NY drops the 'Truman Show' meme about Tyree's helmet catch

Giants Troll Patriots 😅

As the rumors continue to swirl around A.J. Brown and a potential trade to New England, those talks haven't been lost on Pats wideouts.

Patriots receivers well aware of the A.J. Brown trade rumors

The Patriots are in for a Wednesday night showdown on the West Coast. Here's how they reacted to news of the rematch with Seattle.

What the Patriots are saying about Super Bowl rematch with Seahawks

New England's offseason roster remains at 91.

Patriots add defensive tackle Travis Shaw to rookie class, waive long snapper

Williams added between five and eight pounds this offseason.

Bulked-up Kyle Williams ready for 'night-and-day' jump in Year 2

"Being able to learn the playbook and just whatever they need for me, just being able to execute at a high level."

Patriots WR Kyle Williams feels he's ready for a 'night and day' jump in second NFL season

Running back Jam Miller has to be considered a long shot to make the Patriots' roster, but in the NFL, one never knows. That, "do anything they ask me to do" attitude can sometimes make all the difference.

Patriots' rookie playmaker might become training camp's biggest superstar

The Patriots held Community Day on Wednesday.

Drake Maye, Patriots bring smiles to students during Community Day

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James Palmer discusses biggest surprises and takeaways from upcoming season's slate

What Are Free Agents Weighing? ⚖️

Why Diggs, Deebo, Bosa and more haven't signed yet

By including Will Campbell on his "reboot" list, and in the same article, essentially confirming that it was his injury, as pointed out by Joe Thomas, that caused his play to suffer, Brent Sobleski debunks his own argument that Campbell needs a "reboot".

NFL writer names Patriots starter as top player in need of a wake up call

Daily news and links for Wednesday

Patriots links 5/20/26: Measuring depth, from Edge to QB

For all the Patriots fans who have been holding out hope for this dream roster, Albert Breer just rained on your parade.

Drake Maye's dream scenario for Patriots' offense is quickly shut down by NFL insider

The free agency signing spent the last two seasons in the NFC North.

Kevin Byard provides unique perspective to Patriots defense

If the New England Patriots are interested in trading WR Kayshon Boutte, the Kansas City Chiefs look like a great partner after the latest Rashee Rice news.

Kayshon Boutte's next team just became obvious should Patriots trade him

Will A.J. Brown Get Moved to Pats? 🤔

Eagles WR may have other suitors after June 1

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Maye on 'Thiccer' Question 🤣

Report: Dart Addresses Giants After Trump Appearance

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Rising Stars Ready to Level Up 📈

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Predicting Biggest Surprises of 2026 NFL Season

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Will A.J. Brown Get Moved to Pats? 🤔

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Maye on 'Thiccer' Question 🤣

Report: Dart Addresses Giants After Trump Appearance

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Predicting Biggest Surprises of 2026 NFL Season

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