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Patriots add veteran defensive coordinator Bowen to staff

April 10, 2026

Courtesy of the Tennessee Titans The Patriots are continuing to reshape their defensive brain trust by hiring Shane Bowen as a defensive analyst for the 2026 season. The move marks a reunion between Bowen and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, whose shared history spans over a decade across multiple programs and organizations. The addition comes at a time of internal movement for the New England staff, following the team’s Super…

Gronkowski, Mankins and Vinatieri three finalists for Patriots Hall of Fame

April 8, 2026

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The 2026 Patriots Hall of Fame nomination cycle brings together three pillars of the organization’s championship eras, setting the stage for one of the most difficult fan votes in recent memory. Leading the trio is first-year eligible candidate Rob Gronkowski, whose arrival on the ballot was a matter of when, not if. Widely considered the most complete tight end to ever play the game, Gronkowski’s blend of sheer physical dominance…

Patriots trade Mapu to Texans

April 7, 2026

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The Patriots have traded linebacker Marte Mapu and a seventh round pick in this year’s draft to the Houston Texans for a sixth round pick in this year’s draft. The move marks the departure of a versatile defender who spent three seasons in Foxborough. Mapu, a 26-year-old Sacramento State product, originally joined the Patriots as a third-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 230 pounds, Mapu…

Patriots host nearly 30 prospects at local Pro Day

April 7, 2026

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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots It was a big day for 27 prospects in Foxborough on Tuesday. The team held its annual Pro Day behind closed doors for local prospects hoping to get drafted or at least pick up a UDFA offer following the draft in Pittsburgh set to begin on Thursday, April 23. Here’s the full list of participants from Tuesday, some were former standout high school…

Patriots offseason schedule is set

April 4, 2026

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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots On Friday afternoon, the NFL unveiled the start dates and full spring calendar for OTAs and mandatory minicamp. Last season, even during the early days of voluntary workouts, you could see bits and pieces starting to come together. By May and June, the Pats were building something. We didn’t know it would last all the way until the final game of the season,…

Vrabel addresses a variety of topics at the owners meetings

April 1, 2026

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Courtesy of Patriots.com At the 2026 NFL Owners meetings in Phoenix, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the assembled media with his usual flare and candor. Coming off a Super Bowl LX appearance, Vrabel covered everything from roster construction and individual player futures to the team’s internal culture following their 14-3 season. Here are a few of the topics he covered. Championship Standards and the 2026 Outlook Despite…

Patriots to be featured on Hard Knocks in 2027

March 31, 2026

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Getty Images For the first time in franchise history, the New England Patriots are set to step into the glare of the “Hard Knocks” cameras, as the NFL announced at the annual league meetings in Phoenix that the team will be the featured subject of the 2027 training camp edition. This milestone marks the final AFC East team to appear on the long-running HBO docuseries, following recent spotlights on the…

Robert Kraft speaks to the media at NFL owners meetings

March 30, 2026

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In just a few short weeks, the Patriots will be back in Foxborough for voluntary OTAs the same week of the NFL Draft. With the Super Bowl run, this condensed offseason has came up quick, but we’re almost to the point where it’s time to start talking about expectations for 2026. On Monday in Arizona at the annual NFL owners meetings, Robert Kraft spoke with the media as he usually…

Patriots Journal for 3/29/26

March 29, 2026

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Plenty to talk about in this week’s edition of the Patriots Journal so here goes. Here are ten things we want to talk about that are Patriots related. 1.Mixed feelings on EDGE prospects?: I keep hearing that the Patriots like this EDGE class but the lack of height at the top is a bit of a concern. The explosiveness and get off is there but the belief is, it is…

Patriots release Josh Dobbs in a series of roster moves

March 24, 2026

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Photo via @Patriots on X The Patriots continued their offseason recalibration on Monday, announcing a series of personnel moves that bolster their depth on both sides of the ball while signaling a change in the quarterback room. The team officially signed veteran tackle James Hudson III and cornerback Kindle Vildor, while simultaneously parting ways with veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs. Hudson III joins the Patriots following a five-season career that has…

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