Fun story here from @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social on the day Randy Moss put together arguably the best NFL workout ever. www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

Are the Patriots destined to similar regression as the 2025 Commanders. A look at where the teams are — and aren’t — similar. Free gift link here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...

Every offseason, NFL teams make some risky moves. Here are the five dice rolls of the Patriots’ offseason that could determine how 2026 goes. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/712...

The Patriots announced Mike Vrabel's coaching staff. Of note: -- Terrell Williams' new title is assistant head coach. -- Thomas Brown remains passing game coordinator in addition to coaching TEs. -- Charles London added as an offensive analyst.

Here’s what we learned from the Patriots today about AJ Brown, Maxx Crosby, and more. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

The Patriots’ starting secondary seems set. CB: Christian Gonzalez CB: Carlton Davis NB: Marcus Jones S: Kevin Byard S: Craig Woodson

The Patriots’ addition of Romeo Doubs gives them the kind of WR they needed. But it also gives them something they didn’t have before — leverage to wait out the Eagles for AJ Brown. Free gift link 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

How the Patriots' high-risk, high-reward signing of Alijah Vera-Tucker could pay off. Free gift link 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

The Patriots are going high-risk, high-reward in their pursuit of improving the O-line. If Alijah Vera-Tucker stays healthy, the Patriots got a lot better up front. But AVT has played in 43 of a possible 85 NFL games. He's had season-ending injuries in 3 of his 5 seasons.

Garrett Bradbury is headed to the Bears in a move that paves the way for Jared Wilson to slide to center. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

Charles London, who worked as Mike Vrabel’s passing game coordinator with the Titans in 2023, has agreed to a deal to join Vrabel’s staff with the Patriots, per a league source.  London’s title is TBD but he’s expected to help on offense. He was the Jets’ QB coach last season.

An important free agency looms for the Patriots. Here are the players to know and predictions for their biggest needs. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

The top WR options for the Patriots: Trade major assets (No. 31? A 2nd and a 4th?) for AJ Brown. or Give Alec Pierce $25+M. My opinion: I'd rather Alec Pierce, who would give the NFL's best deep ball thrower the NFL's best deep ball WR.

The Patriots' wide receiver depth chart entering free agency: Kayshon Boutte Mack Hollins DeMario Douglas Kyle Williams Efton Chism

The Patriots are cutting Stefon Diggs in a cap-saving move. But it also ups the team's need at WR. Story with @diannarussini.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

The Patriots are planning to release Stefon Diggs, per @diannarussini.bsky.social. Diggs was impactful for the Pats in 2025. But he would've carried a cap hit of $26.5 million.

Patriots mock draft 2.0: If a WR is hard to land in free agency / trade market, what about drafting one in the first round? Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

What we’re hearing on the Patriots at the combine: The search for an edge rusher is on, plus a big decision looms. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Here’s what we learned from Mike Vrabel at the scouting combine. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

What we learned from Eliot Wolf: Changes are coming to the Patriots, potentially including Stefon Diggs. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Eliot Wolf said it didn’t look like Will Campbell had the same lower body strength after his late season knee injury and noted 3 of his worst 4 games came after the injury. Wolf on Campbell: “We expect some improvement from him as well.”

Eliot Wolf made it sound like the Patriots aren’t viewing the Super Bowl run as evidence the roster doesn’t need help. “Everyone is aware that we still need some pieces,” Wolf said.

The Patriots released RB Antonio Gibson, who is rehabbing from a torn ACL. The Pats have their top-2 running backs. But at RB will be an interesting need this offseason.

Patriots mailbag: Examining a potential Maxx Crosby trade, and other thoughts entering the offseason. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

A story to bookmark for the next month: @theathletic.com's top 150 NFL free agents with contract projections for each. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

A look at the Patriots' upcoming free agents, including who they might try to re-sign. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Patriots mock draft 1.0: Do you go O-line or edge rusher in the first round? Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

How will we remember the 2025 Patriots? Probably as the team that made it fun to watch the Pats again. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

The Patriots’ offense had been incredible. Drake Maye had been Superman. But in the playoffs, it fell apart. Story on how a magical season ended: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Final: Seahawks 29, Patriots 13 A crushing end to a magical season for the Patriots. The offense was a mess in the Super Bowl. And much of the postseason. Into an offseason full of questions now.

Drake Maye has just been off tonight. He's 7-of-16 for 56 yards and has been sacked four times.

The Patriots aren't going to beat this Seattle defense from third-and-long. They've got to be better on early downs. They've faced third downs of 9, 15, 17, 7, and 12 so far.

Patriots drives so far: 8 plays, 28 yards punt 4 plays, 6 yards, punt 3 plays, 5 yards, punt 3 plays, -2 yards, punt 6 plays, 10 yards, punt

With 11 minutes left in the first half, there still hasn't been a single flag thrown. I like that refs are letting them play ... let's just hope if they're going to call it this way, it stays in the second half too.

The Seahawks don't blitz often. But their blitzes so far have dominated the Patriots.

Anfernee Jennings is an under-discussed important player for the Patriots. The Seahawks are so good on those outside runs. Jennings needs to set the edge better than he did on the opening play.

Josh McDaniels’ winding path has him on the verge of history and a seventh Super Bowl. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Good news/bad news for the Patriots at practice today. Good: Drake Maye was a full participant. Bad: Leading tackler Robert Spillane still isn’t practicing. Though he said he plans to play in the Super Bowl.

John Streicher has quietly been one of the most influential guys in this incredible Patriots turnaround. Meet the man known as Stretch: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Why are the Patriots — the home team in the Super Bowl — actually in the more cramped visitor’s locker room? Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Craig Woodson and a 13-member rookie class are helping propel this magical Patriots run. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Bill Belichick was snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and will not be a first ballot inductee. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Mike Vrabel transformed the Patriots' roster. But then he needed to make them a team. So instead of jumping into Xs and Os, he asked about four Hs. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

"It's all about the coach, man." Mike Vrabel's insane turnaround of the Patriots is nearly complete ... and it's still Year 1. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

The Patriots open as 4-point underdogs for the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks.

Another poor punt from Bryce Baringer. Now it's all up to the Patriots' defense. Up three. Three minutes left. Super Bowl on the line.

Drake Maye has more rushing yards (64) than passing yards (55).

Halftime: Patriots 7, Broncos 7 The Patriots have to be ecstatic to be tied. They've basically played their 'D' game. They have fewer rushing yards, fewer passing yards, fewer first downs, and less time of possession than the Broncos. And it's still tied.

I don't have access to the in-game numbers, but it sure feels like the Patriots are sending the house so often on these blitzes. Trying to force more mistakes from Jarrett Stidham.

Jarrett Stidham so far: 7-of-11 for 79 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 INT.