Tom Brady, 46, improves his 40-yard time from 2000 NFL Combine
Twenty-four years after his unimpressive run at the combine, Tom Brady shed a tenth of a second off his 40-yard time.FEBRUARY 29
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 3-9 · 4TH IN AFC EAST
3-9 · 4TH IN AFC EAST
Next Game vs Colts · Sun 6:00PM
NE +2.5 TOTAL 42.5
2024 NFL Draft OT rankings: Scouting the best tackle class in 20-plus years
The 2024 NFL Draft is incredibly rich at offensive tackle. We rank and analyze the top 10 of a group that is the best Rob Rang has seen in o...FEBRUARY 29
Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones head NFL free agents list filled with star players
NFL teams could find a Pro Bowl QB, an All-Pro DL or a future Hall of Fame WR when the free agency period begins on March 13.FEBRUARY 28
Kirk Cousins and Chris Jones head an NFL free agents list filled with star-quality players
NFL teams could find a Pro Bowl quarterback, an All-Pro defensive lineman or a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and plenty more star-quality players when the free agency period be...FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024 NFL Draft: Analyzing 5 hypothetical trade offers for Bears' No. 1 pick
As the Bears debate whether to use the No. 1 pick or deal it for a huge haul, here are five hypothetical trade packages from QB-needy teams.FEBRUARY 27
2024 NFL Combine: 13 prospects Patriots should watch this week
The Patriots should have their eye on just about every prospect at the combine. But this particular group fits some of their many needs.FEBRUARY 27
Former NFL QB Cam Newton involved in scuffle at youth football tournament
Cam Newton was reportedly removed from a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta after a scuffle broke out.FEBRUARY 26
2024 NFL Scouting Combine primer: Players to watch, potential top testers
Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, analyst Rob Rang details who to keep an eye out for during this week's NFL Scouting Combine.FEBRUARY 26
How aggressively will Patriots rebuild? Jerod Mayo 'ready to burn some cash'
The Patriots need a total overhaul of their offense. New coach Jerod Mayo knows that will require spending big in free agency.FEBRUARY 22
2024 NFL Draft TE rankings: Historic prospect Brock Bowers leads top 10
This year's NFL Draft class is strong at tight end — and it all starts with Georgia's Brock Bowers, the best TE Rob Rang has ever evaluated.FEBRUARY 22
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo's new staff a mix of youth, vets and connections to executive Eliot Wolf
Jerod Mayo was clear when he was hired as the New England Patriots new coach that he wanted to empower his new staff with the freedom to have a voice both on the sideline and in th...FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nebraska football announces spring coaching clinic keynote speaker — Bill Belichick
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule is bringing in the decorated former Patriots coach as a guest speaker for his coaching clinic, Belichick's fi...FEBRUARY 20
Patriots captain Matthew Slater announces retirement after 16 seasons, 3 Super Bowl titles
Matthew Slater was universally celebrated as being the emotional centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ locker room, building a resume as one of the league’s most-decorated speci...FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Slater - All time special-teamer retires Slater announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.
Impact Slater is calling it a career after 16 seasons in the NFL, all of which were spent with New England as a standout on special teams. The 2008 fifth-round pick retires with three Super Bowl rings, five first-team All-Pro nods, and 10 Pro Bowl honors under his belt. Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick recently referred to Slater as the best special-teams player in NFL history, per Mike Reiss of ESPN, saying he was glad to have coached the greatest players in all three phases of the game, the others being Tom Brady on offense and Lawrence Taylor on defense.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Johnson: Bill Belichick 'willing to give up decision-making' to be head coach
Bill Belichick said he doesn't need to have full control with his next head coaching job, according to Jimmy Johnson.FEBRUARY 20
Patriots captain, decorated special teamer Matthew Slater announces retirement
Matthew Slater, one of the most decorated special teams players in NFL history, is calling it a career. The Patriots standout announced his...FEBRUARY 20
Rhamondre Stevenson - Close to full strength Stevenson (ankle) recently said he's "feeling great" and would be able to play in a game if the Patriots had one coming up, Nicole Yang of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Stevenson has been going to physical therapy four or five times per week since missing the final five games of 2023 with a high-ankle injury. It sounds like he'll be ready for the start of the offseason program, heading into the fourth and final year of his rookie contract. Stevenson said he plans on speaking to new coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt about his desire to handle a clear lead role in the backfield, after rotating with Damien Harris in 2022 and Ezekiel Elliott in 2023. Elliott is headed for unrestricted free agency this offseason, leaving Stevenson and 2022 sixth-round pick Kevin Harris as the only RBs from the 2023 roster under contract for 2024.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Biggest winners, losers from NFL's head coaching hires
Eight NFL teams changed head coaches during the offseason. Here's a look at the five biggest winners and losers from the coaching carousel.FEBRUARY 16
Julian Edelman: Bill Belichick played 'Jedi mind tricks' to motivate Tom Brady
Julian Edelman shared thoughts on why the relationship between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick soured, saying Belichick knew Brady played bette...FEBRUARY 16
Jonathan Jones - Reliable again across 14 starts Jones racked up 48 tackles (40 solo) and seven pass breakups across 14 regular-season appearances with the Patriots in 2023.
Impact Jones didn't record an interception in 2023, but when on the field he was once again one of New England's post reliable assets in the secondary. Now heading into his age-31 season, and the final season of the two-year, $19 million contract he inked with the Patriots last offseason, Jones can safely be considered to once again play a key role for the 2024 campaign, especially given his ability to contribute at both cornerback and safety.
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