NEFJ Point Of View: Covering your first Patriots minicamp practice

June 9, 2026

By Ava Fernandez NEFJ Correspondent FOXBOROUGH – Just a few weeks after graduating college, I found myself standing on the sidelines at Patriots minicamp on Tuesday, roster and notes in hand, covering an NFL team for the first time as I begin my post-graduate career in sports media. It’s been just 23 days since earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a sports concentration, from UMass Amherst. From selling my…

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Patriots announce training camp schedule

June 9, 2026

Courtesy of the New England Patriots The New England Patriots have officially announced the schedule for their 2026 Training Camp. Football season is officially just around the corner as veteran players are scheduled to report on Friday, July 24, with the team hitting the field the very next day. Fans looking to catch their first glimpse of the 2026 squad can attend the opening public practice on Saturday, July 25,…

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Patriots Mini-Camp Preview

June 9, 2026

Courtesy of the New England Patriots As the calendar flips to mid-June, the New England Patriots are gearing up for mandatory minicamp. This three-day stretch marks the final phase of the spring program before the team breaks for the summer. With a revamped roster, new coaching staff dynamics under Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and the blockbuster arrival of superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown, there is no shortage…

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The Patriots sign first round pick Caleb Lomu

June 8, 2026

The Patriots officially signed their 2026 first-round draft pick, offensive tackle Caleb Lomu today. While the financial terms of the rookie deal were not publicly announced, the signing comes on the eve of mandatory mini-camp. Lomu, a 21-year-old standout from the University of Utah, arrives in Foxborough with experience and potential. Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 313 pounds, Lomu possesses the prototypical frame and athleticism required to handle the league’s…

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Patriots Journal for this week

June 7, 2026

Here is this week’s edition of the Patriots Notebook, capturing the major storylines, roster shuffles, and community events surrounding the team as they head into a critical stretch of the offseason. A.J. Brown Getting Acclimated to Foxborough: The biggest story in New England remains the blockbuster acquisition of star wide receiver A.J. Brown. Brought in via trade from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round…

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Recapping AJ Brown’s first day in New England

June 2, 2026

FOXBOROUGH – To say there was a game day-like buzz in Foxborough on Tuesday would be a massive understatement. What was originally just a typical OTA practice open to the media quickly turned into a frenzy with the AJ Brown trade happening on Monday and his subsequent arrival on Tuesday. Here’s a step-by-step account of how the first day as a Patriot went for the team’s newest WR1: -At about…

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The 1985 Patriots will always be remembered as a special team thanks to Raymond Berry

June 2, 2026

When Raymond Berry was named head coach of the New England Patriots midway through the 1984 season, he inherited a franchise that possessed plenty of raw physical talent but lacked direction, discipline, and a belief that they could actually win. For a team long burdened by a culture of underachievement, the arriving Hall of Fame receiver provided a radical shift in perspective. Instead of using fear or screaming whistles, Berry…

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Former Patriots Coach Raymond Berry passes away at 93

June 2, 2026

Patriots players carry Raymond Berry off the field after beating the Miami Dolphins in the 1985 AFC Championship game. Raymond Berry has passed away. The Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver and former New England Patriots head coach passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 93. His journey to football immortality was one of the most unlikely in sports history. Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the…

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5 reasons why A.J Brown will make an impact

June 1, 2026

AP PHOTO It is official. The Patriots finally traded for wide receiver A.J Brown. The Patriots are reportedly trading a 2028 first and 2027 fifth round pick to the Eagles. The trade has been rumored for months and it finally became a reality today as expected. Brown grew up a Patriots fan and had the Patriots as his preferred trade destination if he got dealt. Now he pairs up with…

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AJ Brown officially a Patriot

June 1, 2026

The most anticlimactic deal in the history of the NFL is complete. Wide receiver AJ Brown is a New England Patriot. Multiple sources reported the deal at about 4:20 on Monday. New England is sending a 2028 first round pick and a 2027 fifth round pick to Philadelphia in exchange for Brown. There are no changes to the contract, which means Brown is due $32 million dollars in each of…

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