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Patriots sign DT Christian Barmore to $92M extension

The New England Patriots reached agreement with defensive tackle Christian Barmore on a four-year extension with a maximum value of $92 million. Agent Nicole Lynn confirmed the figures Monday with ESPN, which also reported that the deal includes $41.8 million guaranteed for the 2021 second-round pick.

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Mayo doubts Brady would return to Pats as player

Coach Jerod Mayo said Monday the door's open for Tom Brady's return to the Patriots as a coach, but he doubts we'll see the quarterback return to New England as a player.

Tom Brady News / Gridiron Heroics / 2 minutes ago

Report: New England Patriots HC Says He Wouldn’t Be Open To Using Tom Brady As An Emergency QB

First-year New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has stipulations for a Tom Brady comeback for the upcoming season. The Patriots’ legendary quarterback hinted in a podcast this spring that he’d be open to returning to the NFL this fall.

Tom Brady News / Gridiron Heroics / 30 minutes ago

New England Patriots Give Rising Star Largest Contract Since Tom Brady

The New England Patriots are known for taking care of one of their homegrown talents ahead of the 2024 regular season. Earlier this month, the Patriots extended their 2020 second-round pick, safety Kyle Dugger, to a deal with a max of $58 million.

Christian Barmore News / Patriots Football Now / 23 minutes ago

Patriots Sign Christian Barmore to Massive Contract Extension

The New England Patriots had a rough 2023 season. But among the team’s bright spots was third-year defensive lineman Christian Barmore. The winner of the Andre Tippett Award as Patriots Defensive Player of the Year was set to become a free agent next offseason.

New England Patriots News / NFL Analysis Network / 1 minute ago

Patriots’ QB Joe Milton Shuts Down Narrative After Being Drafted

The New England Patriots selected University of Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton in the sixth round of the NFL Draft this past weekend, making him the second signal-caller the Patriots took in this year’s draft.

Christian Barmore News / Pro Football Rumors / 11 minutes ago

Patriots agree to extension with defensive tackle

The Patriots have retained another in-house player for years to come.

Analysts share concerns about Drake Maye's early success with Patriots

Insider believes Drake Maye has chance to start right away for Patriots

Patriots select another QB in 2024 NFL Draft

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 49 minutes ago

Analysts share concerns about Drake Maye's early success with Patriots

Multiple ESPN personalities seem concerned about quarterback Drake Maye experiencing a difficult rookie season.

Insider believes Drake Maye has chance to start right away for Patriots

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NFL News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Cowboys expected to reunite with former Pro Bowl running back

With the departure of Tony Pollard for the Titans, the Cowboys feature a rather uninspiring running back room on paper.

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New England Patriots News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Patriots 2024 NFL Draft grades for every pick

The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone with the New England Patriots adding eight players over the three-day event. While it wasn’t entirely unexpected, the Patriots used almost all of their selections on adding offensive players.

New England Patriots News / Gridiron Heroics / 15 hours ago

Report: New England Patriots Rookie Refuses To Switch Position

A 2024 NFL Draft pick by the New England Patriots is already dictating one position switch he will not entertain. The Patriots selected two quarterbacks on a roster that team executive Eliot Wolf said had many holes that needed to be addressed this offseason.

New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / 15 hours ago

Patriots Football Sunday: 'We’re Going to New England'

The New England Patriots completed their 2024 NFL Draft, the first in a quarter century without Bill Belichick on staff. Eliot Wolf and the rest of the Patriots’ decision-makers selected seven offensive players with their eight selections.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / 14 hours ago

Insider believes Drake Maye has chance to start right away for Patriots

Drake Maye is widely viewed as the type of quarterback prospect who needs to ride the bench for at least a season, but one prominent NFL reporter is not ruling out the possibility of the first-round pick starting as a rookie.

Patriots select another QB in 2024 NFL Draft

Report: Pair of AFC East teams interested in star 49ers receiver

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New England Patriots News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Drake Maye’s pro player comparisons for top 2024 NFL Draft prospect

The New England Patriots have ushered in a new era by drafting UNC quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Amidst substantial offseason transformations, the Patriots bid farewell to longtime head coach Bill Belichick.

Roger Goodell News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

2-time Super Bowl champ with Patriots fires unfiltered take on Roger Goodell’s preseason comments

The New England Patriots had a franchise-altering 2024 NFL Draft. The team added a ton of talent on offense, which has fans excited for the preseason to get here already.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / 59 minutes ago

Tennessee QB Joe Milton addresses idea of changing positions after getting selected by the Patriots in 2024 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots selected Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Earlier this month, The Athletic's Dane

New England Patriots News / Last Word On Sports / 6 hours ago

New England Patriots NFL Draft Grades

The New England Patriots have officially completed their first draft of the post-Belichick Era, and now it’s time to hand out grades to see how they did.

New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / 2 hours ago

Meet the New England Patriots 2024 NFL Draft Class

It took three days, seven rounds, and eight selections, but the 2024 New England Patriots NFL Draft class is now known. The team wanted to “weaponize” their offense and Eliot Wolf used seven of their eight picks to help do so.

New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / 4 hours ago

Patriots Pick Layden Robinson at No. 103 in the 2024 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots finished Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft by bolstering their offensive line in the form of Penn State’s Caeden Wallace. Eliot Wolf went back to the trenches to begin Day 3 on Saturday.

New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / April 27

Drake Maye on going to Patriots: ‘I’m not going to be Tom Brady’

Drake Maye might have a lot of pressure on him with the New England Patriots, considering the Tom Brady factor. Brady is considered the best quarterback of all-time, winning six of his seven Super Bowls with the Patriots.

New England Patriots News / 5 GOATs / April 26

New England Patriots select Ja’Lynn Polk in 2nd round of 2024 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots have selected Washington receiver Ja’Lynn Polk in the 2nd round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He put together an impressive four-year college career, three of which came with the Huskies, and will now aim to carry that momentum over into the pros.

Korey Cunningham News / Gridiron Heroics / 3 hours ago

Report: Former New England Patriots Player Died Of ‘Self-Inflicted’ Wound At 28

Per multiple reports, a former New England Patriots and New York Giants player died on Thursday at the age of 28. According to RLS Media, local police found Korey Cunningham’s body at his residence.

New England Patriots News / Boston Sports Journal / April 26

Drake Maye on being picked by the Patriots: 'It’s one of the best nights of my life. I can’t wait to get up there, get started and get to work'

Transcript courtesy of Patriots.com Q: How are you feeling? DM: It’s one of the best nights of my life. I can’t wait to get up there, get started and get to work.

Matt Judon News / NFL Analysis Network / 2 hours ago

New England Patriots Could Trade Key Defensive Star Soon

Could the New England Patriots end up trading edge rusher Matthew Judon this week? Marcus Mosher of Pro Football Talk thinks it’s a possibility. Judon is entering the final year of his deal, and with the Patriots clearly in rebuilding mode with a new regime and a very thin roster, he doesn’t fit the team’s timeline any longer.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago