Breaking Down the New England Patriots’ 2025 Schedule

May 14, 2025

The New England Patriots’ 2025 schedule features a mix of familiar AFC East foes, matchups against the AFC North and NFC South, and intriguing cross-conference contests based on their 2024 division finish. The season includes three nationally-televised primetime games and a late Bye week. Here’s a breakdown of the Patriots’ 2025 schedule: Preseason Schedule: Week 1 (Aug. 8): vs. Washington Commanders Week 2 (Aug. 16): at Minnesota Vikings Week 3…

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Milton Williams touches on a variety of topics in first press conference since signing

May 13, 2025

Image courtesy of Brian Hines Milton Williams met with the media on Tuesday and addressed several topics. Williams talked about adjusting to the Patriots scheme, being challenged by Mike Vrabel to be a leader and adjusting to Terrell Williams not being in the building. Here are some of the key talking points from today’s press conference.  Williams adjustment to the Patriots and head coach Mike Vrabel’s coaching style: Williams shared…

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Ranking the best options for the Patriots’ 2025 home opener

May 13, 2025

Schedule release day is almost here. It’s one of the most fun days of the season for football fans. Every team is 0-0 and not only can you start planning those road trips and tailgates, but you can start to take a shot at guessing where your favorite team might end up record wise this season. Ahead of the full release on Wednesday, let’s take a look at what the…

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Patriots make a series of moves on Monday

May 12, 2025

The Patriots made a series of roster moves on Monday, signing defensive tackle Isaiah Iton (first-year player), guard Mehki Butler (rookie free agent) and defensive tackle Wilfried Pene (rookie free agent).  The Patriots released former Merrimack offensive lineman Cole Birdow in the process. Birdow had a good pro day in March and earned a shot at rookie mini camp but he ultimately did impress enough to stick.  These moves followed…

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Birdow & Conley forming a bond as they start NFL journey together with Patriots

May 9, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Over the last couple months, Merrimack’s Cole Birdow and BC’s Jack Conley have gotten to know each other quite a bit. Whether it was the Local Day workout hosted by the Patriots or Pro Day at BC, the two had built a bit of a camaraderie going through the pre-draft process together. Now, their NFL journey has started together too. Both Birdow and Conley were inside the field…

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Local talent all over the field at Patriots rookie minicamp

May 9, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – The first Patriots rookie minicamp practice on Friday was a bit of a New England college showcase. No matter where you looked on the field inside the Win Waste Innovations Field House, you could pick out a player representing the local scene one way or another. BC’s Jack Conley and Merrimack’s Cole Birdow both got plenty of work with new offensive line coach Doug Marrone, first round pick…

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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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