Former UConn offensive lineman Chris Fortin was drafted eighth overall by the Calgary Stampeders in Monday’s CFL Draft. Fortin, a 6’4 303 guard, center was a two year starter at UConn at both positions and gives the Stampeders offensive line versatility and experience. Fortin is a St. Rene, Quebec native and attended Cegep Beauce-Appalaches. Fortin Was named best offensive lineman in the league after the 2019 season. Two-time RSEQ Division……
New Patriots LB K’Lavon Chaisson eager to get going in New England
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…
Patriots release Joe Cardona
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…
Austin Hooper talks returning to Pats, familiarity with McDaniels & impression of Diggs so far
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…
Conley excited about the opportunity to play for his favorite team growing up
Image courtesy of Jack Conley When the New England Patriots signed former Boston College offensive lineman Jack Conley on Saturday night, they made his dream of playing in the NFL a reality. What made it even more special for the New Canaan, Connecticut native is that he is getting his shot with the team he grow up rooting for. “It is unbelievable. I actually grew up with the Patriots and…
Patriots release six players
The Patriots announced today that they have released six players: Offensive lineman Jake Andrews, defensive lineman Marcus Harris, wide receiver JaQuae Jackson, linebacker Titus Leo, safety Mark Perry and tight end Giovanni Ricci were all released to open roster spots for some of the incoming rookies, most notably the undrafted free agents. The most notable player released was Andrews. He was originally drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round…
Former Cheshire QB Dante Reno talks portal decision & goals moving forward
One of the top quarterbacks to ever come out of Massachusetts and Connecticut is available. Late last week, former Cheshire QB, Sturbridge native and son of Yale head coach Tony Reno, Dante Reno officially entered the transfer portal after spending the early stages of his college career at South Carolina. Coming out of high school, Reno was the apple of many major programs’ eye. Reno had offers from South Carolina,…
First ‘A Shot For Life’ football event in Connecticut a big success
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent-New Britain Herald WEST HARTFORD — Hosting its first A Shot For Life 7-on-7 football event in Connecticut at Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford, Connecticut – run by founder Mike Slonina – it was a successful opening kick-off in the Nutmeg State. What was originally created as a ‘24-hour shoot-a-thon’ by Slonina in 2011 as an effort to spread awareness and funds for cancer…
Breaking down the Patriots draft from top to bottom
The Patriots roster overhaul continued this past weekend in the NFL Draft with the addition of 11 new players. Included in that haul were a kicker and a long snapper but the other nine players in the draft class continued the team’s off-season theme of adding toughness, character and most importantly, speed. Here is our breakdown of the Patriots draft and which picks and UDFA’s we liked. Round 1 •……
5 observations from our spring visit with CCSU
NEW BRITAIN — On Friday, April 25, the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils held their 2025 Spring Football Game. The Blue Devils played an offense-defense game for about an hour before players and coaches were presented their 2024 NEc Championship rings. Many key players didn’t play and some new faces did. Here are five observations from Friday’s game and CCSU’s month of spring practice: Merrimack transfer Donovan Wadley shines……