New England Football Journal®

URI now the hunted in the CAA after back-to-back conference titles

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Comments Off

The University of Rhode Island kicks off fall camp on Monday. Expectations are one sky high for the Rams who were picked to finish first again in the conference preseason poll. Needless to say, there is no longer any room for Rhode Island to fly under the radar.

The Rams find themselves in an unfamiliar yet earned position: they are no longer the hunters, but the hunted. Coming off back-to-back Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) championships and entering the campaign as the preseason favorite to complete a three-peat, URI opens practice carrying the biggest target in the conference, something the Rams embrace.

Will Campbell discusses time with other veteran O-linemen in offseason

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Comments Off

FOXBOROUGH – The O-line summit of sorts Will Campbell attended in the offseason drew some attention when he posted photos to Instagram. Spending time with veterans Dion Dawkins, Lane Johnson, Creed Humphrey and Tristan Wirfs, picking their brains for a few days in Oklahoma can only be beneficial for the second-year left tackle moving forward. I asked Campbell what he got out of the experience following the second training camp…

4 Down Camp Rundown: Everything that stood out on Day 2 for the Pats

July 26, 2026Comments Off

FOXBOROUGH – Another perfect day for the fans weather wise on Sunday morning and another great crowd that saw quite a show…from the defense. Drake Maye will probably lose sleep tonight and be in the building by like, 4:30 a.m. Monday after a lackluster performance, even by day two, ramp-up practice standards. A few guys did stand out on offense and Andy Borregales looked good in the first ‘live’ action…

Bishop Fenwick wins Northeast 7-on-7 East Super Regional

July 25, 2026July 26, 2026Comments Off

PEABODY – Football season doesn’t start for a few more months, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t championships to be won and hardware to bring home in the meantime.
 The East Super Regional 7 v 7 Tournament was held on Saturday at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, MA. The event was presented by Gold Athletics, and teams from 40 different schools across the state competed around an action-packed day filled with big plays and surprising upsets.

Vrabel shouts out BC, explains what he’s looking from Franklin & Hutchins

July 25, 2026Comments Off

FOXBOROUGH – Harold Landry III is on PUP, but there were still two former BC Eagles on the field when the Patriots opened training camp on Saturday. Wearing numbers 45 and 80 respectively, Quintayvious Hutchins and Jeremiah Franklin were out in front of the huge crowd getting their first taste of real NFL camp life. Prior to practice, I asked Mike Vrabel what he’s hoping to see from both guys…

Almost as good as it gets for Patriots fans on Saturday

July 25, 2026Comments Off

FOXBOROUGH – Was the performance on the field (particularly from the offense) great on Saturday? No, but it was hard for Patriots fans to come away from the first training camp practice disappointed. In fact, as far as first days in July go – on and off the field – Saturday was about as good as it can get if you’re a fan. Off the field, the team finally came…

Maye enters 2nd year in McDaniels’ offense more comfortable mentally & physically

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Comments Off

FOXBOROUGH – Entering his second year navigating Josh McDaniels’ complex system, Drake Maye is displaying a level of comfort that comes only with experience and continuity. As we saw in Day 1 of training camp, the game is slowing down for the young signal-caller, allowing him to process installations, recognize defensive looks, and make split-second adjustments faster than before. As Maye continues to master the offense, he points to his…

Kraft says Patriots made Christian Gonzalez offer to be highest paid CB in NFL history

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Comments Off

FOXBOROUGH – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft met with the assembled media on Saturday as training camp opened in Foxborough and revealed that the franchise has offered star cornerback Christian Gonzalez a historic contract extension that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Speaking to reporters ahead of the team’s first training camp practice, Kraft emphasized just how deeply the organization values the 24-year-old defensive back. Expressing…

Patriots sign second round pick Gabe Jacas

July 25, 2026Comments Off

Courtesy photo. The New England Patriots have officially locked in the final piece of their 2026 draft class, agreeing to terms with second-round edge rusher Gabe Jacas on a four-year, $8.6 million rookie contract. The signing brings a resolution to the team’s remaining offseason business just as training camp gets underway today, ensuring their top defensive addition is ready to hit the practice field without further delay. The Patriots traded…

Abington captures Northeast 7-on-7 South Regional title

July 25, 2026Comments Off

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff MILTON – Jack Reilly tossed three touchdowns to lead Abington to a 20-14 victory over Joseph Case to capture the Northeast 7-v-7 South Regional championship on Friday. “I’m very proud of us,” said Reilly. The second meeting of the day between the two teams looked quite similar to their first matchup. In the first meeting, the Green Wave pulled out a 26-25 victory thanks to…

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