With free agency opening on Monday with the negotiation window at noon, all eyes are on the Patriots. Who will they target and who will they sign? We talk about that plus other Patriots related news in this week’s journal. Free agency unofficially kicks off tomorrow: Free agency does not officially start until the new league on Wednesday but we are going to start hearing about guys signing contracts with…
Patriots trade Garrett Bradbury to the Bears
The Patriots have reportedly agreed to trade veteran center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. For the Chicago Bears, the acquisition is in response to the sudden and stunning retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman. Facing an immediate vacancy at center, Bears General Manager Ryan Poles targeted Bradbury to provide veteran stability and familiarity with the NFC North, where Bradbury spent…
New UConn head coach Jason Candle sits down with NEFJ
Image courtesy of Tyler Russell/Connecticut Public NEWPORT, RI – New UConn head coach Jason Candle was one of the keynote speakers during day one of the long-running Big New England Football Clinic on Friday. Candle spoke and showed clips for over an hour during a presentation titled ‘How The Huskies Create Explosive Passing Plays.’ Once he wrapped up and chatted with a few local coaches, around 5:15, I spoke with…
1-on-1 with Patriots special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer
Image courtesy of New England Patriots NEWPORT, RI – Four weeks ago this Sunday, Jeremy Springer was on the sideline in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX. You would think that after a soul-crushing loss like the one the Pats had, he’d want to get away from football as much as possible before having to ramp back up again. Nope. Instead, Springer was up bright and early on Friday morning,…
Patriots sign EDGE Jesse Luketa to a one-year deal
The Patriots kicked off their 2026 external free agency by looking to the edge, signing linebacker Jesse Luketa to a one-year contract. Because Luketa finished the 2025 season on the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad rather than an active roster, he was eligible to sign with New England immediately, bypassing the usual wait for the league’s legal tampering period. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 253 pounds, the 27-year-old Edmonton native brings…
Patriots re-sign Tommy Devito to 2-year extension
Image courtesy of the New York Post The Patriots have reached reaching an agreement to re-sign backup Tommy DeVito. According to his agent, Sean Stellato, the deal is a two-year pact worth $7.4 million, which includes $2 million in guaranteed money. The move ensures continuity behind MVP runner-up Drake Maye, who led the team to a Super Bowl LX appearance this season. DeVito originally joined the Patriots in August 2025…
Gloucester hires Brian Anderson as new head coach
The “Fishermen” family is keeping it in the house. Following a resurgence season for the football program in 2025, Gloucester High School has officially named Brian Anderson as the new varsity head coach. The move ensures a seamless transition for a program that is currently riding its highest wave of momentum in recent memory.
Patriots 2026 Free Agency Preview
Free agency officially begins next Wednesday but the tampering period begins on Monday. By Monday night, we will have several names either linked to the Patriots or signing with the team. The Patriots are projected to have north of $40 million dollars to spend but that does not mean they will spend it all on free agents. They still need to sign their own free agents or sign players to…
Harvard locks in 2026 schedule
Despite losing the Ivy League title in ‘The Game’ for the second straight year, Harvard still made history in 2025, making the FCS playoffs for the first time ever. Both the Crimson and Yale represented the Ivy League in the 24-team postseason, cementing what we’ve known around here for years now: it’s the most competitive league in all of FCS. Harvard should be right back in the hunt for another…
Patriots moving on from Diggs was the right move
Courtesy of WHDH Moving on from Stefon Diggs is a calculated gamble by the Patriots, but it is undoubtedly the correct one for a franchise prioritizing long-term stability over short-term production. While Diggs provided a crucial veteran safety net for Drake Maye during the 2025 season—surpassing the 1,000-yard mark and helping guide the team to Super Bowl LX—the “one-and-done” nature of his tenure was always the most logical conclusion to…