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5 coaching observations from the Colts-Patriots joint practice

August 12, 2026

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…

5 areas we’re watching at Colts-Patriots joint practice

August 11, 2026

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Eric Canha/Imagn Images The Colts visit Foxborough ahead of Thursday night’s preseason game for a joint practice with the Patriots. Joint practices are a great opportunity to evaluate your team against someone else after a long two week stretch of training camp. We will be watching plenty of things during today’s practices, especially these five things. 1. Patriots D-Line vs. Colts O-Line: The battle in the trenches between New England’s…

Patriots trade Wallace to the Dolphins

August 10, 2026

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Courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots have agreed to a trade sending third-year offensive lineman Caedan Wallace to the Miami Dolphins. Along with Wallace, New England is sending a 2029 seventh-round draft pick to Miami in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round selection, pending a physical. The move came after initial reports indicated the Patriots were planning to waive the former third-round pick. Rather than letting Wallace hit…

Patriots lock up veteran tight end Hunter Henry with two-year extension

August 10, 2026

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Getty Images The Patriots are ensuring continuity in their passing game by signing veteran tight end Hunter Henry to a two-year contract extension worth $16 million base, maxing out at $20 million with incentives. The new deal includes $14.5 million in guaranteed money and a $4.2 million signing bonus, effectively ensuring the 31-year-old standout will likely finish his NFL career in Foxborough. Henry has steadily emerged as one of New…

Vera-Tucker adjusting well to life as a Patriot

August 6, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH- When the New England Patriots signed offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million deal in free agency, they added a versatile, former first-round anchor to a rebuild centered on physical line play and protection stability. After five seasons with the division-rival New York Jets, Vera-Tucker has spent this summer embedding himself in head coach Mike Vrabel’s culture and digesting a new offensive scheme in Foxborough. The transition…

Gabe Jacas getting acclimated to life as a Patriot

August 5, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH – When the Patriots traded up to select Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, they envisioned a high-motor defender who could instantly infuse physical toughness into their front seven. Yet, the road to his first NFL training camp required patience. Delayed by a knee procedure that sidelined him during spring workouts and contract negotiations, Jacas officially put pen to paper…

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

July 25, 2026

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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, 2026

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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, 2026

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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…

Patriots Positional Preview: Running Backs

July 24, 2026

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AP PHOTO The running back position is once again a strength for the Patriots featuring both Rhamondre Stevenson and TreyVeon Henderson. The duo is one of the most dynamic one, two tandems in the NFL. The two will get the bulk of the carries but there are some intriguing depth options including second year back Lan Larison and rookie Jam Miller. Both will be solidly in the mix for the…

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