John Sarianides

Patriots sign fullback Reggie Gilliam to three year deal

March 9, 2026

The Patriots reached an agreement with former Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam on the opening day of the legal tampering period. The deal is reportedly a three-year contract worth up to $12 million, including $6 million in total guarantees and a $4.4 million payout in the first year. By signing Gilliam, the Patriots are not only poaching a key divisional rival’s asset but also doubling down on the physical, run-heavy…

Strong recruiting class spurs hope for UMass ahead of spring practice

March 9, 2026

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The 2025 season was a somber chapter for UMass football, concluding with a winless 0–12 record that left the Minutemen at the bottom of the college football landscape. While a winless campaign is never the goal, the result was met with a sense of grim familiarity rather than shock; the program has weathered a grueling 8–68 stretch over the last seven seasons.

Patriots Journal for 3/8/26

March 9, 2026

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With free agency opening on Monday with the negotiation window at noon, all eyes are on the Patriots. Who will they target and who will they sign? We talk about that plus other Patriots related news in this week’s journal. Free agency unofficially kicks off tomorrow: Free agency does not officially start until the new league on Wednesday but we are going to start hearing about guys signing contracts with…

Patriots trade Garrett Bradbury to the Bears

March 7, 2026

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The Patriots have reportedly agreed to trade veteran center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. For the Chicago Bears, the acquisition is in response to the sudden and stunning retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman. Facing an immediate vacancy at center, Bears General Manager Ryan Poles targeted Bradbury to provide veteran stability and familiarity with the NFC North, where Bradbury spent…

Patriots sign EDGE Jesse Luketa to a one-year deal

March 6, 2026

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The Patriots kicked off their 2026 external free agency by looking to the edge, signing linebacker Jesse Luketa to a one-year contract. Because Luketa finished the 2025 season on the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad rather than an active roster, he was eligible to sign with New England immediately, bypassing the usual wait for the league’s legal tampering period. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 253 pounds, the 27-year-old Edmonton native brings…

Patriots re-sign Tommy Devito to 2-year extension

March 6, 2026

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Image courtesy of the New York Post The Patriots have reached reaching an agreement to re-sign backup Tommy DeVito. According to his agent, Sean Stellato, the deal is a two-year pact worth $7.4 million, which includes $2 million in guaranteed money. The move ensures continuity behind MVP runner-up Drake Maye, who led the team to a Super Bowl LX appearance this season. DeVito originally joined the Patriots in August 2025…

Gloucester hires Brian Anderson as new head coach

March 6, 2026

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The “Fishermen” family is keeping it in the house. Following a resurgence season for the football program in 2025, Gloucester High School has officially named Brian Anderson as the new varsity head coach. The move ensures a seamless transition for a program that is currently riding its highest wave of momentum in recent memory.

Patriots 2026 Free Agency Preview

March 6, 2026

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Free agency officially begins next Wednesday but the tampering period begins on Monday. By Monday night, we will have several names either linked to the Patriots or signing with the team. The Patriots are projected to have north of $40 million dollars to spend but that does not mean they will spend it all on free agents. They still need to sign their own free agents or sign players to…

Patriots moving on from Diggs was the right move

March 4, 2026

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Courtesy of WHDH Moving on from Stefon Diggs is a calculated gamble by the Patriots, but it is undoubtedly the correct one for a franchise prioritizing long-term stability over short-term production. While Diggs provided a crucial veteran safety net for Drake Maye during the 2025 season—surpassing the 1,000-yard mark and helping guide the team to Super Bowl LX—the “one-and-done” nature of his tenure was always the most logical conclusion to…

Quarterback competitions a big theme of spring practices in New England

March 4, 2026

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Spring practices across New England are kicking off this week and one common theme is quarterback competitions. Several Division One programs will feature quarterback competitions.