FOXBOROUGH, MA – Robert Kraft and his family, the long-time 100% owners of the New England Patriots, have reached an agreement to sell an 8% minority stake in the franchise. The deal, which values the six-time Super Bowl champion organization at more than $9 billion, is split between two separate investors and is subject to approval by NFL owners next month. The sale marks a significant moment for the Patriots,…

Former Patriots executive and coach Bobby Grier has passed away at the age of 82. Grier, the father of Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and former NHL player and current San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier spent the majority of his career in New England.

AP PHOTO The Patriots dropped to 1-2 on the season after a frustrating 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots turned the ball over 5 times (4 fumbles, 1 interception) in an uncharacteristically bad display of ball security. It was missed opportunity to pick up a win and make a statement. Here are seven thoughts on today’s loss. 1. 5 turnovers ruin the day: The Patriots lost for one…

The Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers this week in a game that will be a true measuring stick for the Patriots and where they stand in this early part of the season. The Steelers are 1-1 and have struggled defensively thus far, but they are well coached and do present problems on both sides of the ball. So how can the Patriots attack Pittsburgh today, offensively and defensively? Here are…