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Marcus Jones wins the Ron Burton Community Service Award

August 25, 2026

Courtesy of Steve Burton The New England Patriots named cornerback and return specialist Marcus Jones as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Ron Burton Community Service Award. The annual honor represents the organization’s highest individual accolade, celebrating a player’s off-the-field leadership, commitment to philanthropy, and dedication to uplifting the local region. Since being drafted in 2022, Jones has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s rare dynamic dynamic three-phase…

Boutte return highlights how rest of NFL viewed him

August 25, 2026

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IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect FOXBOROUGH – The trade sending Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a late-round draft pick reveals the exact nature of his league-wide evaluation: a reliable, third receiver whose true market value was capped by circumstance. On paper, Boutte represents a classic third-year wideout ascending at the right time. After carving out a role with Drake Maye and following…

Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte to Houston for safety Jaylen Reed & 7th-round pick

August 24, 2026

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Steven Senne/AP The New England Patriots have finalized a trade sending wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans. In exchange, the Patriots acquire second-year safety Jaylen Reed alongside a 2028 seventh-round draft pick originally belonging to the New Orleans Saints. For Houston, the transaction fills a crucial positional vacuum created during joint practices, when projected starter Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending torn ACL. Boutte arrives in Houston coming off…

Brown reminds Eagles of what they use to have in dominant practice showing

August 20, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH- When A.J. Brown stepped onto the field for his first joint practice against his former team, the energy in Foxborough immediately shifted. Suiting up for the New England Patriots, the elite wideout delivered a swift, physical reminder to the Philadelphia Eagles of the game-changing presence they once had. Throughout the competitive session, Brown showcased his trademark strength, route-running precision, and dominant playmaking, drawing groans from the Eagles fans that…

5 areas we’re watching in Eagles-Patriots joint practices

August 19, 2026

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NBC Sports Boston Joint practice sessions offer the most authentic test of training camp, pitting starters against unfamiliar schemes and fresh talent. As the New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles, five key areas will reveal plenty about where both rosters stand. 1. A.J. Brown vs. the Eagles Defensive Backs: The headline story of camp features A.J. Brown facing off against his former secondary for the first time. Brown has…

Patriots 13, Colts 13: Patriots kick off preseason with tie in a mistake-filled game

August 14, 2026

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AP PHOTO FOXBOROUGH — Preseason openers in the modern NFL rarely provide definitive answers, but they always offer a baseline. On a muggy Thursday night at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts rested the majority of their projected starters and played to a 13-13 tie in their 2026 preseason opener. With starting quarterback Drake Maye and 30 other key Patriots watching from the sideline following an intense week of…

10 Patriots to watch in tonight’s preseason game against the Colts

August 13, 2026

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Courtesy of the New England Patriots As the New England Patriots prepare for their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, all eyes are on the younger talent and incoming rookies competing for roster spots and starting roles. With roster construction in full swing under Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf, the depth chart offers plenty of compelling position battles. Here are 10 Patriots players to watch when the lights go on…

Patriots Four Down Preview: Indianapolis Colts (0-0) at New England Patriots (0-0)

August 13, 2026

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Kickoff: Football is officially back in Foxborough. Following a physical joint practice session earlier in the week, the New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium for their 2026 preseason opener. With the majority of the starters getting their primary work during practice, and out for this game, tonight’s game shifts the spotlight entirely onto the fringe roster battles, developmental prospects, and position group depth. Four Downs 1st…

New Balance Athletic Center a game changer for the Patriots

August 13, 2026

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Courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH- For over two decades, the New England Patriots defined excellence through culture, coaching, and an uncompromising mindset. Yet, as the modern NFL evolved into an arms race of sports science, nutrition, and player amenities, the franchise’s legacy infrastructure began to show its age. The opening of the New Balance Athletics Center marks a monumental shift. Unveiled in August 2026, this 160,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility…

5 coaching observations from the Colts-Patriots joint practice

August 12, 2026

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Joint practice sessions offer a crucial early-season look into scheme execution, structural adjustments, and individual matchups. Analyzing tape from the joint practice session between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots reveals five distinct coaching observations on both sides of the ball. 1. Patriots Interior D-Line Struggled Against Zone Run Schemes The Patriots defensive front faced significant challenges defending inside the tackles when tasked with halting inside zone and…

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