Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images Previewing the Patriots’ running back position heading into the offseason. The New England Patriots had high hopes for their running game in 2024 and were counting on it to lead the offense while the passing game found its groove. For a multitude of reasons, that never materialized: outside of quarterback Drake Maye providing relief on … [Read more...] about Patriots offseason preview: Top-heavy running back group in need of improved depth
Matt Patricia to join Ohio State as defensive coordinator, per report
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Patricia left the Patriots after the 2022 season. Long-time New England Patriots assistant coach Matt Patricia has found a new job. The 50-year-old is “finalizing a deal” to become the next defensive coordinator at Ohio State, according to a report by Pete Thamel of ESPN. Patricia first joined the Patriots in 2004, and over the next few … [Read more...] about Matt Patricia to join Ohio State as defensive coordinator, per report
Patriots reportedly re-sign wide receiver JaQuae Jackson for 2025
Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images The undrafted free agent spent his rookie season on injured reserve. JaQuae Jackson will be staying in the New England Patriots’ plans for 2025. The wide receiver has been retained by the organization as an exclusive-rights free agent, according to a Wednesday report from NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo. Jackson, 25, arrived in Foxborough … [Read more...] about Patriots reportedly re-sign wide receiver JaQuae Jackson for 2025
Pats Pulpit Reacts: How will 2025 go for the Patriots?
Looking ahead at next year’s Super Bowl. With Super Bowl LIX, what better time than to look forward to Super Bowl LX? Next year’s Super Bowl will be hosted in the San Francisco Bay area at Levi’s Stadium. The venue last hosted Super Bowl 50 a decade prior, where Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos defeated MVP Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers in Manning’s last game. Fresh … [Read more...] about Pats Pulpit Reacts: How will 2025 go for the Patriots?
What re-signing wide receiver JaQuae Jackson means for the Patriots
Eric Canha-Imagn Images Jackson was originally scheduled to enter exclusive rights free agency in March. The New England Patriots have been busy since the Super Bowl. While they have a significant way to go before returning to playoff let alone championship contention, they are laying the groundwork for that one transaction at a time. The latest of those took place on … [Read more...] about What re-signing wide receiver JaQuae Jackson means for the Patriots
NFL mock draft: Patriots hit two birds with one stone in first round
Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Patriots need upgrades all over their team. The New England Patriots need upgrades all over their roster, so picking a player who can help at two position seems like a reasonable approach. That player is Travis Hunter, a wide receiver cornerback hybrid who the Patriots pick fourth overall in J.P. Acosta’s latest mock draft over at SB … [Read more...] about NFL mock draft: Patriots hit two birds with one stone in first round
Patriots DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. no roster lock despite recent extension, contract details show
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Patriots signed the former undrafted free agent to a new two-year deal this week. With a month to go before the start of NFL free agency, the New England Patriots have begun re-signing their first players. Among them is defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr., an exclusive rights free agent who was retained on a … [Read more...] about Patriots DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. no roster lock despite recent extension, contract details show
Patriots offseason preview: Wide receiver group ripe for reinforcements
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Previewing the Patriots’ wide receiver position heading into the offseason. The wide receiver position has been an issue for the New England Patriots going back years, especially from a developmental perspective. The 2024 season was no exception: the group as a whole disappointed, despite some solid statistical contributions from some … [Read more...] about Patriots offseason preview: Wide receiver group ripe for reinforcements
Lack of star power the defining feature of the Patriots’ free agency class
Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots entered the 2025 offseason with 17 players set to hit the open market. With the 2024 NFL season officially in the books, all focus shifts toward the future. For the New England Patriots, it is one of change: the team hired Mike Vrabel as its new head coach in January, and he brought an almost … [Read more...] about Lack of star power the defining feature of the Patriots’ free agency class