Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams talks about his recent health scare

May 9, 2025

New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams recently experienced a health scare that has required him to work remotely from his home in Detroit on doctor’s orders for the past few weeks. Mike Vrabel broke the news on Friday prior to Patriots rookie mini camp kicking off. After practice, Williams spoke to the media via Zoom and addressed his health. Williams confirmed he had a “medical scare” but emphasized that…

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Recapping Mike Vrabel’s press conference; Here are some of the highlights

May 9, 2025

Courtesy of Kevin Stone/NEFJ Patriots coach Mike Vrabel met with the assembled media on Friday ahead of the first rookie mini camp practice. Vrabel discussed several topics related to the team’s rookie minicamp and he gave an unexpected health update on defensive coordinator Terrell Williams in his opening statement.  Here are some of the things Vrabel touched on.  Rookie Acclimation: Vrabel emphasized the goal of getting the rookies acclimated to…

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New backup QB Joshua Dobbs ready to help Maye however he can

May 7, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Joshua Dobbs has been the definition of a journeyman quarterback since first entering the NFL in 2018. In those seven years, Dobbs has played for Pittsburgh, Arizona, Minnesota, Tennessee and San Francisco. He’s appeared in 23 games, starting 15 of them, throwing for 3,281 yards and 17 touchdowns with 15 interceptions. Nothing to write home about, but when you hear him speak, it’s clear why Mike Vrabel wanted…

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Dugger looking ahead to better days after rough 2024

May 6, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Now one of the longest tenured Patriots players, Kyle Dugger is the guy other younger players are now looking to heading into 2025. It’s a strange spot for him to be in, but he’s embracing the new leadership opportunity under Mike Vrabel. Dugger spoke for about 10 minutes on Tuesday and appeared to be in a positive mindset after a tough, injury-plagued season last year. Now entering his…

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Edelman wins 2025 Patriots Hall of Fame vote over Vinatieri & Mankins

May 5, 2025

We now know who will join Bill Parcells in the 2025 Patriots Hall of Fame class. Surprisingly, it isn’t the kicker he brought in as an undrafted free agent in 1996. Julian Edelman – who is extremely deserving and more than worthy of the red jacket – was voted in by the fans over both Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins, the team announced on Monday morning. “Julian Edelman is one…

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Ranking the Patriots UDFA’s in order of who is most likely to make the team

May 5, 2025

The Patriots open up rookie mini camp later this week. Aside from the talent they drafted last weekend, they also signed 17 undrafted free agents. It is a deep group with some talent.  We ranked all 17 players brought in and their chances of getting to training camp and making the team.  The Patriots, have had an undrafted free agent make the initial 53-man roster in 20 of the last…

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The Patriots are now Drake Maye’s team & he knows it

May 2, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Drake Maye never seemed nervous in his rookie year while speaking to the media. He didn’t again on Thursday either when he spoke for the first time since January. There was still something different though. An even bigger whiff of confidence in where he and the team are at. The ‘year two jump’ or ‘sophomore slump’ will ultimately be the headline that gets talked to death this season,…

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New Patriots LB K’Lavon Chaisson eager to get going in New England

April 30, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Meeting the media for the first time as a Patriot on Tuesday, the team’s newest linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson was clearly ready to begin this new chapter of his career. After spending his six year career in Jacksonville and then Las Vegas last year, Chaisson believes he can bring just what this team needs as things continue to turn over,/ “Just relentless,” Chaisson said when asked for his play…

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Patriots release Joe Cardona

April 29, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – We’ve said it quite a bit the last few years, ‘the dynasty is officially dead.’ But, there was still always a piece or two still remaining. That is, until Tuesday afternoon. The longest tenured Patriot, long snapper Joe Cardona, was officially released by the team. Cardona has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Patriots and had widely been recognized as one of the best, most consistent…

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Austin Hooper talks returning to Pats, familiarity with McDaniels & impression of Diggs so far

April 29, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – As the Patriots continue the offseason workout portion of the calendar, veteran tight end Austin Hooper met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. Hooper re-signed with New England on a one-year, $5 million dollar deal that could be worth up to $7 million. Both Hooper and fellow veteran Hunter Henry built a good rapport with Drake Maye. Hooper explained that playing with the now second-year QB was a…

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