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Former Patriots WR DeVante Parker has announced his retirement, per Adam Schefter. Parker was released by New England just a few months ago before being signed by the Eagles. Now he has decided he will head into retirement

5/21/2024, 2:02:42 AM

Meet the Patriots Rookie: Joe Milton III Joe Milton III | Quarterback 6’5” | 235 LBS Arms: 33 3/8” Hands: 10 1/4” Wingspan: 80” Born: Pahokee, Florida DOB: March 6th, 2000 (Age: 24) Draft: 6th Round Draft pick in 2024 (193rd overall) College/NFL teams: Michigan Wolverines (2018-2020) Tennessee Volunteers (2021-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: 1x Orange Bowl MVP (2022) 2023 stats: 12 Games played 12 Games started 229/354 (64.7%) 2,809 Passing yards 20 Touchdowns 5 Interceptions 102.0 Passer rating 12 Big time throws (3.3%) 8 Turnover worthy plays (2.0%) 10.4 Yard ADOT 50 Rushing attempts 403 Rushing yards 7 Touchdowns 4 Missed tackles forced 103 Yards after contact Career College stats: 43 Games played 21 Games started 400/650 (61.5%) 5,344 Passing yards 37 Touchdowns 11 Interceptions 99.5 Passer rating 37 Big time throws (5.4%) 23 Turnover worthy plays (3.0%) 12.1 Yard ADOT 103 Rushing attempts 892 Rushing yards 12 Touchdowns 12 Missed tackles forced 284 Yards after contact Career PFF grades: 2023: 77.6 (QB 32/85 - 772 snaps) 2022: 86.9 (Unranked - 203 snaps) 2021: 58.5 (Unranked - 184 snaps) 2020: 74.4 (QB 36/69 - 263 snaps) 2019: 56.6 (Unranked - 29 snaps) 2018: 62.3 (Unranked - 18 snaps) Strengths: •Elite size and arm strength are both well beyond positional norms •Throws blazing heat to beat coverage into tight windows •Delivers long off-platform throws with the flick of the wrist •Will stand his ground and take punishing hits to make the throw •Able to keep eyes downfield while deftly sliding around pocket pressure •Posted 32 TDs against just five INTs over three seasons at Tennessee •Strong against potential sacks and escapes the pocket to extend the play *REST OF THE CAPTION IN THE COMMENTS BELOW:👇🏻

5/20/2024, 3:21:06 PM

On today's episode of "things you didn't expect to see": THIS. 😎 📸: (@michaelrubin)

5/19/2024, 11:18:49 PM

Meet the Patriots Rookie: Marcellas Dial. Marcellas Dial | Cornerback 6’0” | 195 LBS Arms: 32” Hands: 8 7/8” Wingspan: 77 5/8” Born: Woodruff, South Carolina DOB: December 6th, 2000 (Age: 23) Draft: 6th Round Draft pick in 2024 (180th overall) College/NFL teams: Georgia Military College Bulldogs (2019-2020) South Carolina Gamecocks (2021-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) - Career awards/accolades: N/A 2023 stats: 12 Games played 12 Games started Coverage stats (allowed): 29/52 (55%) 407 Yards allowed 2 TDs allowed 0 INTs | 7 PBUs 94.0 Passer rating allowed 43 Tackles 10 Defensive stops 1 Tackle For Loss/No gain 1.0 Sacks Career College stats: 38 Games played 29 Games started Coverage stats (allowed): 84/161 (52%) 1,117 Yards allowed 5 TDs allowed 3 INTs | 24 PBUs 77.1 Passer rating allowed 98 Tackles 23 Defensive stops 2 Tackles For Loss/No gain 1.0 Sacks 1 Forced fumble Career PFF grades: 2023: 79.2 (CB 33/231 - 853 snaps) 2022: 62.9 (CB 175/249 - 728 snaps) 2021: 63.3 (CB 160/260 - 528 snaps) Career snap alignment: Wide CB: 1,760 snaps Slot CB: 111 snaps Strengths: •Physical coverage can slow receiver’s route momentum •Good tenacity to stay in the face of a vertical receiver •Big burst for recovery or to close on the throw •Chops, slaps and claws to knock the ball loose at catch point •Slams firm punch into blocking receivers to stay separated Weaknesses: •Needs to play lower out of pedal/shuffle for cleaner transitions •Lacks pre-snap recognition to elude rub routes and attack quick game •Loses coverage concentration against misdirection plays •Doesn’t track deep ball into a playmaking position very often •Won’t inspire much confidence with his run support

5/19/2024, 9:54:23 PM

I would like to throw out a ShoutOut to various people. Follow people because that’s where you’ll always be up to date when it comes to the @patriots . We need to band together and grow and connect as one big @patriots community. Let’s support each other!!! Follow this Guys and Girls..... • @imtamarabrown • @patsfankenneth • @justcece • @bsen_617 • @patscap • @realalexbarth • @ezlazar • @mikereisspatriots • @trashtalk.patriots • @patriots • @patriotsdeutschland • @mikekadlick • @dovkleimannfl • @1steveburton I want to try to get everyone together, whether writers, fans, officials, just everyone, to grow bigger, to exchange ideas from Germany to the USA, to Brazil, no matter where in the world, Whether black, white, yellow, purple, skin color does not matter, whether male, female, diverse, the main thing is that you are sports fans, #AmericanFootball fans and love this sport FOR THE SPORT WE LOVE!!! I know I’m tilting at windmills, but I’ll keep trying until maybe one day it works. I’ve made it my mission to bring the communities together with Writers, Players Like @bournepoly11 @popshotta3 @michaelonwenu1 @deatrich @_mondree @marcellas.dial @caedanw @joemilton5 @drake.maye @jerod_mayo51 (tell it your Mates guys), or former players, other players from our team, the Franchises like the @patriots And I do it with heart. Let us grow up together @patriots Fam. No matter where in the world, we are all #Patriots fans #PatsNation🇩🇪 #ForeverNE #rtlnfl #NFL #PatriotsFootball #Patriots @patriots #PatriotsFamily #GoPats #OncePatriotsAlwaysPatriots #AmericanFootball @nfldeutschland #NFLCommunity #ENDZN #AllTogether @rtl.sport @nflondazn #WeAreAllPatriots @itmekaralee @adamschefter @rapsheet @mike_garafolo @patriotsdeutschland @sebastianvollmer @themarkuskuhn

5/19/2024, 2:07:35 PM

Meet the Patriots Rookie: Javon Baker. Javon Baker | Wide Receiver 6’1” | 208 LBS Arms: 32 1/4” Hands: 9 5/8” Wingspan: 78 1/4” Born: Atlanta, Georgia DOB: February 18th, 2002 (Age: 22) Draft: 4th Round Draft pick in 2024 (110th overall) College/NFL teams: Alabama Crimson Tide (2020-2021) UCF Knights (2022-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: 1x First-Team All-Big 12 (2023) 1x National Champion (2020) 2023 stats: 13 Games played 11 Games started 84 Targets 52 Receptions 1,139 Receiving yards (21.9 AVG) 7 Touchdowns 6 Drops (10%) 375 YAC gained (7.2 AVG) 9 Contested catches (16 targets) 7 Missed tackles forced 17.1 Yard ADOT Career College stats: 40 Games played 24 Games started 195 Targets 117 Receptions 2,051 Receiving yards (17.5 AVG) 13 Touchdowns 15 Drops (11%) 651 YAC gained (5.6 AVG) 22 Contested catches (39 targets) 19 Missed tackles forced 14.7 Yard ADOT Career PFF grades: 2023: 82.9 (WR 12/272 - 703 snaps) 2022: 72.4 (WR 66/283 - 813 snaps) 2021: 73.5 (Unranked - 80 snaps) 2020: 54.6 (Unranked - 100 snaps) Career snap alignment: Wide: 1,375 snaps 
Slot: 248 snaps Strengths: •Well-built, with NFL size and above-average play strength •Uses speed variance and times up burst to race past off-man coverage •Separates with pretty good routes that should get much better •Works back to the throw and will scramble open for his quarterback •Wins downfield with good poise, a springy vertical and plus ball-tracking •Stabs off-frame throws with quick hands and excellent body control Weaknesses: •Excitable against favorable coverage and will rush through routes •Needs to be more physical maintaining catch room to the boundary on verticals •Occasional inconsistencies finishing routes underneath •Loses focus from time to time and disappoints with drops •Runs off defenders much more than engaging as an eager blocker

5/18/2024, 3:08:48 PM

Meet the Patriots Rookie: Layden Robinson. Layden Robinson | Guard 6’4” | 315 LBS Arms: 34 5/8” Hands: 10 1/2” Wingspan: 81 1/2” Born: Manvel, Texas DOB: May 3rd, 2001 (Age: 23) Draft: 4th Round Draft pick in 2024 (103rd overall) College/NFL teams: Texas A&M Aggies (2019-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: 2x Second-Team All-SEC (2021, 2023) 2023 stats: 11 Games played 11 Games started 1 Sack allowed 5 QB hits allowed 16 Pressures allowed 4.3% Allowed pressure rate 69.4 Run block grade 8 Penalties Career College stats: 38 Games played 33 Games started 5 Sacks allowed 17 QB hits allowed 61 Pressures allowed 5.3% Allowed pressure rate 78.4 Run block grade 15 Penalties Career PFF grades: 2023: 65.7 (G 61/182 - 690 snaps) 2022: 56.6 (G 130/168 - 754 snaps) 2021: 80.7 (G 13/173 - 622 snaps) 2020: 75.7 (Unranked - 33 snaps) 2019: 53.4 (Unranked - 21 snaps) Career Snap alignment: LT: 0 snaps LG: 0 snaps C: 0 snaps RG: 2,119 snaps RT: 0 snaps Strengths: •Broadly built bully with thick limbs for ground and pound •Accelerates into initial contact, creating consistent early displacement •Sustains and finishes blocks at an impressive rate •Relatively nimble feet getting into skip pulls and tagging linebackers on climb-ups •Has arm length to reach and redirect in pass pro •Tremendous power in his hands to wake up pass rushers Weaknesses: •Plays with elevated pad level, muting ability to seal the block •Gets too hurried fitting blocks and loses proper positioning •Could use better attention to detail with hand placement as run blocker •Frequently off balance and too far out over his pads in protection •Confounded by twists/blitzes and will be targeted often by NFL coordinators •Fails to meet pass-rush movements with proper foot slide to defend his edge

5/17/2024, 2:03:10 AM

The Patriots just sent emails for the Parking and MBTA for the day of the event to Season Ticket Holders with Tickets for the Brady Induction. All Parking on the South Side of Route One will be FREE and was included with your Ticket Price. The MBTA will be offering Round Trip for $20 The special event train will depart from South Station at 4:15 PM with stops at Back Bay and Dedham Corporate Center before arriving at Foxboro Station at 5:15 PM. Parking for the North (Stadium) Side of Route One can be Purchased online thru your Patriot STM account right now on Ticketmaster $25. Looking forward to seeing Everyone for this Incredible and Once in a lifetime Event that can make it in person and as always you know where I will be so please stop by my Regular Tailgate so we can all thank Tom for Everything! #PatriotNation #patriotsfamily #PatsFanForLife #ThankYouTom #thegoat #greatestqbever

5/16/2024, 8:55:05 PM

The Patriots have extended C and cornerstone captain David Andrews. His contract will now run through 2025. Per Field Yates

5/16/2024, 7:25:08 PM

Well now that the Official Schedule has been Released the per game Ticket Pricing as well noting that the Seahawks and Texans games are the 'Elite' Games with the Higher $ Value for the season . Not Actually sure why the Bills Game is listed as one of the cheapest games this season but regardless here it all is for your viewing pleasure. #PatriotNation #patriotsfamily #patsfanforlife

5/16/2024, 3:23:19 AM

Happy schedule release day! Here’s the 2024-25 Patriots official schedule: Week 1: @ Cincinnati Bengals Week 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 3: @ New York Jets Week 4: @ San Francisco 49ers Week 5: vs Miami Dolphins Week 6: vs Houston Texans Week 7: @ Jacksonville Jaguars (London) Week 8: vs New York Jets Week 9: @ Tennessee Titans Week 10: @ Chicago Bears Week 11: vs. Los Angeles Rams Week 12: @ Miami Dolphins Week 13: vs. Indianapolis Colts Week 14: BYE Week 15: @ Arizona Cardinals Week 16: @ Buffalo Bills Week 17: vs. Los Angeles Chargers Week 18: vs. Buffalo Bills

5/16/2024, 2:07:28 AM

Now official: the Patriots will be playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in London this year on week 7. The game be played at 9:30 AM ET. The Patriots full schedule will be released tonight at 8:00 PM

5/15/2024, 1:40:29 PM

Meet the Patriots Rookie: Caedan Wallace. Caedan Wallace | Offensive Tackle 6’5” | 314 LBS Arms: 34” Hands: 10 3/4” Wingspan: 82 5/8” Born: Greenwood, South Carolina DOB: April 18th, 2000 (Age: 24) Draft: 3rd Round Draft pick in 2024 (68th overall) College/NFL teams: Penn State Nittany Lions (2019-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: N/A 2023 stats: 13 Games played 13 Games started 1 Sack allowed 1 QB hit allowed 13 Pressures allowed 3.8% Allowed pressure rate 67.1 Run block grade 6 Penalties Career College stats: 46 Games played 40 Games started 9 Sacks allowed 6 QB hits allowed 69 Pressures allowed 5.6% Allowed pressure rate 59.8 Run block grade 11 Penalties Career PFF grades: 2023: 68.8 (OT 55/169 - 670 snaps) 2022: 59.2 (OT 117/162 - 340 snaps) 2021: 53.6 (OT 148/162 - 849 snaps) 2020: 68.3 (OT 64/146 - 415 snaps) 2019: 74.7 (Unranked - 22 snaps) Career snap alignment: LT: 0 snaps LG: 1 snap C: 0 snaps RG: 0 snaps RT: 2,290 snaps Strengths: •Displays tenacious effort to stay connected to his blocks •Body control and radar to climb, find and land on linebackers •Fits up blocks with proper base and hand placement •Pass sets with good posture and proper weight distribution •Lands on rusher with full arm extension to separate and feel the rush •Does a nice job recognizing twists and sliding feet with inside moves Weaknesses: •Can be too deliberate and telegraphed with his pass punch •Forced to open the gate prematurely and rush to the top against speed •Needs to play with lower pads to help find more displacement and push •Can be beaten to the spot on move blocks by NFL quickness

5/14/2024, 5:35:20 PM

Contract year Judon is going to be on a whole other level. 🗣️

5/14/2024, 4:22:40 AM

The Patriots have signed signed the following UDFAs: RB Terrell Jennings G Ryan Johnson LB Jay Person Australian DE Jotham Russell In addition, they have released RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

5/13/2024, 10:19:51 PM

The Patriots have signed UDFA edge rusher Jay Person Jr, per Aaron Wilson. Person Jr. participated in the Patriots rookie minicamp after going undrafted, and impressed enough to earn a roster spot

5/13/2024, 5:55:19 PM

Meet the Patriots Rookie: Ja’Lynn Polk. Ja’Lynn Polk | Wide Receiver 6’2” | 204 LBS Arms: 31 3/4" Hands: 9 3/4" Wingspan: 74 1/2" Born: Lufkin, Texas DOB: April 11th, 2002 (Age: 22) Draft: 2nd Round Draft pick in 2024 (37th overall) College/NFL teams: Texas Tech Red Raiders (2020) Washington Huskies (2021-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: N/A 2023 stats: 15 Games played 13 Games started 108 Targets 69 Receptions 1,159 Receiving yards (16.8 AVG) 9 Touchdowns 4 Drops (5.5%) 356 YAC gained (5.2 AVG) 13 Contested catches (24 targets) 15 Missed tackles forced 45 First downs Career College stats: 41 Games played 30 Games started 221 Targets 143 Receptions 2,230 Receiving yards (15.6 AVG) 18 Touchdowns 8 Drops (5.3%) 750 YAC gained (5.2 AVG) 25 Contested catches (49 targets) 22 Missed tackles forced 91 First downs Career PFF grades: 2023: 75.0 (WR 49/272 - 832 snaps) 2022: 66.2 (WR 141/283 - 603 snaps) 2021: 66.8 (Unranked - 53 snaps) 2020: 58.1 (WR 182/215 - 377 snaps) Career snap alignment: Wide: 1,252 snaps Slot: 496 snaps Strengths: •Has an NFL body type that comes equipped with jump-ball talent •Possesses body control and ball skills to endure contested catches •Generally stays committed to the route pace once he hits top gear •Catches with hand extension away from incoming defender •Plays with terrific focus to track and finish the deep throws •Gives effort and gets fired up when executing run blocks Weaknesses: •Formational release help won't be available in the league •Must prove he can play with better burst and suddenness •Too gradual getting into the top of the route •Below-average salesmanship and burst at break points •Takes too long transitioning from catch to run

5/13/2024, 3:57:35 AM

Happy Mother’s Day! • Repost from @patriots • Happy Mother’s Day 💐🌞 • #happymothersday #mothersday #momsday #happymomsday #patsnation #patriotsfamily #patriotsnation

5/12/2024, 10:35:12 PM

Eliot Wolf has been promoted to the Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel, the team announced. Essentially, he is the new General Manager. Wolf was the team’s de-facto GM over the last few months following the parting of ways with Bill Belichick. Now, he officially gets the title

5/11/2024, 8:21:09 PM

Drake Maye in a Patriots uniform is a beautiful thing. 🤩

5/11/2024, 5:12:29 AM

The Patriots will be interviewing Samir Suleiman for a football executive spot, per Adam Schefter. Suleiman most recently worked with the Carolina Panthers as their director of player negotiations and salary cap manager.

5/8/2024, 1:30:14 PM

The Patriots will be interviewing Brandon Hunt for their lead personnel (GM) job, per Adam Schefter Hunt is the first reported interviewee of the Patriots hiring process. He has been with the Eagles as the director of scouting since 2022

5/8/2024, 12:06:02 AM

Meet the Patriots Rookie: Drake Maye. Drake Maye | Quarterback 6’4” | 230 LBS Arms: 32 1/4” Hands: 9 1/8” Wingspan: 76 1/8” Born: Huntersville, North Carolina DOB: August 30th, 2002 (Age: 21) Draft: 1st Round Draft pick in 2024 (3rd overall) College/NFL teams: North Carolina Tar Heels (2021-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: 1x ACC Player of the Year (2022) 1x ACC Rookie of the Year (2022) 1x First-Team All-ACC (2022) 1x Second-Team All-ACC (2023) 2023 stats: 12 games played 12 games started 269/425 (63.3%) 3,608 passing yards 24 TD’s | 9 INT’s 100.2 passer rating 11.0 yard ADOT 35 big time throws (7.7%) 10 turnover worthy throws (1.9%) 41 rushing attempts 582 rushing yards 9 TouchDowns 21 missed tackles forced 3 fumbles Career College stats: 30 games played 26 games started 615/951 (64.7%) 7,990 passing yards 62 TD’s | 16 INT’s 105.7 passer rating 10.7 yard ADOT 81 big time throws (8.1%) 26 turnover worthy throws (2.1%) 121 rushing attempts 1,547 rushing yards 16 TouchDowns 49 missed tackles forced 10 fumbles Career PFF grades: 2023: 90.8 (QB 7/85 - 909 Snaps) 2022: 91.5 (QB 4/83 - 1,048 Snaps) 2021: 60.0 (Unranked - 41 Snaps) Strengths: •Two years of starting experience and still very moldable •Two-time team captain with prototypical size and frame •Ball comes off his hand with tight spiral and good velocity •Can expedite operation time and release when pressure closes in •Unquestionable arm talent to connect from challenging angles •Fearless passer with the guts and arm to whip the ball into tight windows •Quick pocket climber with discipline to continue searching for targets •Mobility to slide free of pocket traffic and toughness to go get needed yards •Showed flashes of the clutch gene during his career Weaknesses: •Struggles with the chess match against pressure looks •Inefficient throwing motion creates inconsistencies in accuracy •Receivers had to chase too many intermediate throws into the turf •Leaves the ball behind crossing routes and RPO targets •Can get uncomfortable when initial reads aren’t clear and clean •Sixteen career interceptions were mostly earned with poor decisions or throws

5/7/2024, 3:19:01 PM

The Patriots have waived QB Nathan Rourke, per Mike Reiss. After drafting Drake Maye and Joe Milton III, the Patriots had a crowded QB room. With Rourke out, they return to having four QBs

5/6/2024, 3:05:55 PM

Meet the new Patriots player: Joey Slye. Joey Slye | Kicker 5’11” | 213 LBS Arms: 29 3/8” Hands: 8 1/8” Wingspan: 71 1/2” Born: Albuquerque, New Mexico DOB: April 10th, 1996 (Age: 28) College: Virginia Tech Draft: Undrafted Free Agent in 2018 Career earnings: $6.5M NFL teams: New York Giants (2019) Carolina Panthers (2019-2020) Houston Texans (2021) San Francisco 49ers (2021) Washington Commanders (2021-2023) Jacksonville Jaguars (2024) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: 1x Third-Team All-ACC (2016) Contract details: 1 year | TBD 2023 stats: 17 games played FG%: 19/24 (79%) XP%: 32/35 (91%) 10-19 yards: 0/0 20-29 yards: 2/3 (66%) 30-39 yards: 7/7 (100%) 40-49 yards: 7/9 (77%) 50+ yards: 3/5 (60%) Career stats: 77 games played FG%: 121/147 (82%) XP%: 138/156 (88%) 10-19 yards: 1/1 (100%) 20-29 yards: 34/37 (91%) 30-39 yards: 31/32 (96%) 40-49 yards: 35/45 (77%) 50+ yards: 20/32 (62%) Career PFF grades: 2023 (NFL): 70.6 (K 19/34) 2022 (NFL): 53.7 (K 33/34) 2021 (NFL): 63.4 (K 21/35) 2020 (NFL): 56.7 (K 28/36) 2019 (NFL): 58.9 (K 23/38) 2018 (NFL): DNP 2017 (NCAA): 72.0 (K 77/139) 2017 (NCAA): 78.9 (K 44/140) Strengths: N/A Weaknesses: N/A

5/3/2024, 3:35:00 PM

Javon Baker is a whole different vibe, and I’m here for it all. 😈

5/2/2024, 11:55:52 PM

Meet the new Patriots player: Oshane Ximines. Oshane Ximines | Linebacker 6’4” | 254 LBS Arms: 33” Hands: 9 3/4” Wingspan: 78 1/4” Born: Queens, New York DOB: December 7th, 1996 (Age: 27) College: Old Dominion Draft: 3rd Round Draft pick in 2019 (95th overall) Career earnings: $4.1M NFL teams: New York Giants (2019-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: 2x First-Team All-Conference-USA (2017, 2018) Contract details: 1 year | TBD Career stats: 49 games played 10 games started 75 tackles 6 tackles for loss/no gain 35 defensive stops 11 missed tackles (15.9%) 9.5 sacks 13 QuarterBack hits 30 QB hurries (55 total pressures) 9.0% pass rush win rate 1 forced fumble 60.3 run defense grade Career PFF grades: 2023 (NFL): 70.2 (Unranked - 52 snaps) 2022 (NFL): 56.6 (EDGE 99/126 - 529 snaps) 2021 (NFL): 61.8 (Unranked - 183 snaps) 2020 (NFL): 63.4 (Unranked - 110 snaps) 2019 (NFL): 60.8 (EDGE 81/115 - 502 snaps) 2018 (NCAA): 90.2 (EDGE 9/405 - 666 snaps) 2017 (NCAA): 90.0 (EDGE 11/334 - 590 snaps) 2016 (NCAA): 83.0 (EDGE 26/337 - 567 snaps) 2015 (NCAA): 66.8 (EDGE 158/375 - 563 snaps) Career snap alignment: OLB: 890 snaps DE: 402 snaps DT: 30 snaps Strengths: •Takes to coaching and is a student of the game •Has keen sense of timing in his operation •Feet and hands in constant state of harmony •Hands both proactive and reactive playing run or pass •Advanced rush approach too much for his level of competition •Logs sacks game after game and doesn’t pad stats in just one or two games •Gets off snap quickly to leverage his rush •Potent two-hand swipe to soften the edge •Disguises inside counter without slowing •Wicked spin counter could become signature move •Surprising pop in his punch to jolt and separate •Strong, sudden hands to discard blocking tight ends *REST OF THE CAPTION IN THE COMMENTS BELOW:👇🏻

5/2/2024, 3:31:38 PM

Drake Maye was excited to be here before he even got here, and he’s looking to bring his winning ways to New England. 🗣️

5/1/2024, 6:09:26 PM

Here is to Finally Accepting any chance that JimmyG will ever be coming back. Recycling this from my closet into a Maye Jersey as both our and his Destiny Now Awaits Us All. Welcome to New England Drake we all cannot wait to get to meet you and see you in Action! #PatriotNation #patriotsfamily #PatsFanForLife #WelcomeHomeDrake #DrakeMaye

4/30/2024, 5:11:16 PM

Meet the new Patriots player: Mitchell Wilcox. Mitchell Wilcox | Tight End 6’4” | 250 LBS Arms: 32 1/4” Hands: 9 1/8” Wingspan: 77 3/8” Born: Largo, Florida DOB: November 7th, 1996 (Age: 27) College: USF Draft: Undrafted Free Agent in 2020 Career earnings: $2.6M NFL teams: Cincinnati Bengals (2020-2023) New England Patriots (2024-Present) Career awards/accolades: 1x First-Team All-AAC (2018) 1x Second-Team All-AAC (2016) Contract details: 1 year | $1.0M 2023 stats: 17 games played 4 games started 10 targets 9 receptions 56 receiving yards (6.2 AVG) 0 Touchdowns 1 drop (10%) 47 YAC gained (5.2 AVG) Career stats: 53 games played 9 games started 36 targets 31 receptions 229 receiving yards (7.4 AVG) 1 Touchdown 2 drops (6%) 153 YAC gained (4.9 AVG) 2 missed tackles forced Career PFF grades: 2023 (NFL): 46.7 (Unranked - 229 snaps) 2022 (NFL): 55.7 (TE 60/78 - 566 snaps) 2021 (NFL): 44.2 (Unranked - 104 snaps) 2020 (NFL): DNP 2019 (NCAA): 60.9 (TE 105/223 - 566 snaps) 2018 (NCAA): 68.0 (TE 40/194 - 694 snaps) 2017 (NCAA): 59.2 (TE 125/201 - 536 snaps) 2016 (NCAA): 60.5 (TE 128/193 - 586 snaps) Strengths: •Blocks and catches with some toughness •Relied on as in-line extension of the offensive line in run game •Works up to second-level blocks with timing and control •Works hip-to-hip with tackles on double-team blocks •Effective center up on move blocks in space •Above-average as a ball tracker •Shows ability to drop and cradle low throws •Balance and focus to catch through contact Weaknesses: •Has very small hands for his size •Uncoordinated in space with tight hips •Slug-footed approach into short-area breaks •Struggles getting hands catch-ready when throws are on top of him •Will have to get stronger for in-line duties as a pro •Hand placement in run game is spotty •Needs to eliminate waist-bending at point of attack •Oversteps and allows defenders to work around wall-off blocks

4/30/2024, 2:52:46 PM

The Patriots have released veteran OL Conor McDermott, the team announced. The Patriots roster is now down to 88/90 players

4/29/2024, 10:16:19 PM

The Patriots and Barmore made history today. 💰🤝

4/29/2024, 9:51:14 PM