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Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The Patriots signed Elliss to a two-year contract extension this offseason. The New England Patriots had to make a decision on linebacker Christian Elliss in this year’s free agency, and then they had to do so a second time. Entering the offseason as a restricted free agent, the Patriots originally tendered Elliss at the … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel explains Patriots’ decision to keep Christian Elliss in free agency

Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The UCLA product projects as a Day 2 selection in this year’s draft. The New England Patriots made several moves at their linebacker position this offseason, including the recent release of longtime starter and team captain Ja’Whaun Bentley. How the team feels about its remaining group of ‘backers heading into 2025 … [Read more...] about Patriots draft profile: Carson Schwesinger is a prototypical modern-day linebacker

Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ leadership voids, pre-draft measurements, and more. The busiest days of free agency are firmly in the rear-view mirror, with NFL Draft still almost a month away. In theory, we might find ourselves in a bit of an offseason lull right now. However, if you have visited Pats Pulpit at some point over the … [Read more...] about Sunday Patriots Notes: Drake Maye’s off-field development will be crucial in 2025

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The William & Mary left tackle projects as a fringe Day 2 pick in this year’s draft. The New England Patriots made some big and necessary investments in free agency, but one hole keeps looming large both figuratively and literally: the left tackle position remains a work in progress, to say the least. The Patriots taking to the … [Read more...] about Patriots draft profile: Charles Grant is an offensive tackle project worth investing in

Photo by Keith Gillett/IconSportswire Lachey projects as a late-round selection in this year’s draft. With Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper both back in 2025, the New England Patriots tight end position is in some able hands. However, there are questions about both the depth behind them and the long-term outlook at the position. If the Patriots want to address both, they … [Read more...] about Patriots draft profile: Luke Lachey knows how to get his hands dirty

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Diggs sees similarities in Maye with his former QB. As the New England Patriots looked to upgrade quarterback Drake Maye’s supporting cast this offseason, the team agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract with free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs, who has briefly connected with Maye over text since the signing, is ready to get to … [Read more...] about Stefon Diggs excited to get to work with ‘fiery’ Patriots QB Drake Maye

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about Stefon Diggs, the draft, and more. We are officially less than one month away from the NFL Draft as the New England Patriots are on the pro day trail in between signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs. So let’s talk about it all and get right into this week’s #PostPulpit … [Read more...] about #PostPulpit Mailbag: How will Stefon Diggs help the Patriots offense?

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots are parting ways with another longtime team captain. Just three weeks after releasing their longest-tenured offensive player, David Andrews, the New England Patriots have done the same to their longest-tenured defender. Linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, who spent the last seven seasons with the club, will be released after … [Read more...] about What releasing Ja’Whaun Bentley means for the Patriots

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Diggs suffered a torn ACL in October. Following an ACL tear in late October last season, the timing of wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ debut with the New England Patriots is up in the air for 2025. Just five months removed from injury, however, Diggs sees himself ahead of schedule. “I’m ahead of schedule, trying to stay ahead of schedule,” … [Read more...] about Stefon Diggs working to stay ‘ahead of schedule’ in return from injury