New England Patriots legend Tom Brady made his triumphant return to Gillette Stadium last fall for a ceremony in his honor, but that’s just the first of many celebrations for the GOAT. On June 12, the Patriots will induct Brady into the team’s Hall of Fame, and they’re going all-out for the occasion. Not only … Read more
Most NFL experts believe that the New England Patriots could be better in 2024, but will likely struggle to field a competitive team in the first post-Bill Belichick season. That’s why what the Patriots do on draft night with the third overall pick will be so interesting. New England is expected to take the last … Read more
The New England Patriots weren’t able to land Calvin Ridley — the best free agent wide receiver available as of Wednesday afternoon. He’s not staying with the Jacksonville Jaguars, either. The Tennessee Titans swooped in to acquire Ridley with a four-year contract worth $92 million, including $50 million guaranteed, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — After five days at the NFL Scouting Combine, picking the brains of league sources at all levels, here are some of the most noteworthy Patriots-related takeaways: Maye wins the first impression Throughout combine week, there is a mess of quantifiable information gathered that can impact a player’s standing in the eyes of teams. … Read more
In the video, Tom Brady sits with his legs crossed and looks into the camera. He’s trying to express just how bad things had gotten between him and Bill Belichick in the late 2010s, toward the end of their 20-year run together with the New England Patriots. By now, everyone knows how that time ended … Read more
By Chad Graff, Manny Navarro and Bruce Feldman After announcing a split with coach Bill Belichick last month, owner Robert Kraft insinuated that the New England Patriots might add to their front office as they navigate their new post-Belichick world. A few weeks later, it appears they’re making meaningful additions. The Patriots are finalizing a … Read more
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is viewed as a long shot for the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks coaching vacancies, league sources said, opening up the possibility the second-winningest coach in NFL history could be without a team in 2024. The chances of that increased Thursday when the Atlanta Falcons, the only team … Read more
By Josh Kendall, Jeff Howe and Dianna Russini Bill Belichick and Falcons owner Arthur Blank had dinner Thursday, a team source said, as Atlanta and the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach continue their conversations about the team’s head coach position. Belichick flew into Atlanta on one of Blank’s private jets, according to a team source. … Read more
With seven of the 32 NFL head-coaching jobs opening per year on average, candidates for these coveted positions usually cannot be choosy. They take the jobs they can get, and live with the imperfections. The eight current openings will appeal for different reasons to different candidates. I’ve ranked these vacancies below using three basic criteria: … Read more
BOSTON — Bill Belichick is leaving the New England Patriots after an historic 24 years as head coach, ending one of the most successful runs in NFL and sports history. Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft part ways The Patriots made it official at noon with an announcement on their website and social media that simply … Read more