Tight end Hunter Henry is back with the New England Patriots after signing a three-year extension this offseason, but the team is very different than what he's used to. The Bill Belichick era has officially come to a close, as despite his dominance over two decades, it was time for a new voice in the locker room. That new voice comes in the form of new head coach Jerod Mayo, who knows the team inside and out while bringing his own brand of leadership. As the Patriots head into this new era, Henry, now one of the team's veterans at 29 years old, wants to help build the culture back up. Mandato ..read more

The final chapters of "The Dynasty" have brought anything but a Hollywood ending. Select legions of New England Patriots fans taking in the Apple TV+ docuseries, which released the last of 10 episodes last week, are offering a common criticism, insisting that the content and confessionals seem to skew in favor of team owner Robert Kraft. Such supporters seem particularly perturbed over the series' treatment of head coach Bill Belichick, who appears to get the brunt of the blame for the eventual dissolution of the Patriots' glory days, a process headlined by quarterback Tom Brady's highly-publi ..read more

Over the years, the New England Patriots have received continued criticism for their lack of weapons on offense. Despite a new era in Foxboro with new de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and coach Jerod Mayo leading the way, that criticism hasn't gone away.  It has seemingly intensified after Wolf and Mayo talked about "burning some cash" and "weaponizing" their offense this offseason, before their pursuit of Calvin Ridley ended with him signing with the Tennessee Titans.  It was until recently that the Patriots, who came into free agency with the second-most cap space in the le ..read more

FOXBORO — Despite being a Michigan native, newly-signed New England Patriots receiver K.J. Osborn is already settling nicely into life in the northeast.  Osborn, a Ypsilanti native and former Minnesota Viking, told reporters on Wednesday that New England is starting to feel “like home.” Still, the 26-year-old is eager to showcase his abilities on the field.  “I’m excited to show the type of player I am, and to be able to help this team win,” Osborn said via videoconference. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity ahead.” Cred: USA Today Sports Images via Sportskeeda Follow ..read more

FOXBORO — While the New England Patriots are ushering in a new era with some new faces under first year head coach Jerod Mayo, they have also sustained a sizable loss at a key position of need.  Former starting left tackle Trent Brown, on Tuesday, signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals — taking with him a great deal of both prowess at the position.  When healthy, Brown is still one of the NFL’s top talents, with the versatility to play right or left tackle. Though he was limited to 11 games in 2023 due to injury, the ex Florida Gator (by way of Georgia Milit ..read more

Harrison and McCourty give it two thumbs down. Anyone New England Patriots fan seeking relief from the franchise's ongoing rebuild could potentially turn to "The Dynasty," the Apple TV+ docuseries that provides a bittersweet, behind-the-scenes look at Foxborough's unprecedented run of prosperity at the turn-of-the center.  The series has garnered generally positive reviews but series stars Rodney Harrison and Devin McCourty are not among those authors, panning the miniseries in a recorded conversation posted on NBC Sports' football channels. Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images ..read more

One of the New England Patriots' top draft targets is choosing not to participate in his Pro Day, instead opting for his tape to do the talking. According to SI's Albert Breer, Ohio State star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has elected to not work out at the Buckeyes' Pro Day on Wednesday. Breer adds that Harrison asked the nine teams he met with at the NFL Scouting Combine, which he also declined to participate in, if they needed to see anything at his Pro Day, to which they all answered "no." © Brooke LaValley / USA TODAY NETWORK In lieu of his Pro Day, Harrison will continue independ ..read more

Matthew Judon has been so busy trying to lure others to the New England Patriots that someone apparently forgot to keep him updated on his own Foxborough fate.  Rumors have emerged that the Patriots plan to use the quelling of the free agent storm to look into extending Judon, one of the rare consistent silver linings the franchise has enjoyed in the new decade. Judon, earner of 32 sacks over two-plus seasons in New England, is due to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. That appears to be news to Judon, who used an NFL rumor aggregation account on X to clear the air ... or lack the ..read more

New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. plays football by day and is now a part-owner of a professional sports franchise by night.  A press release on Tuesday announced that Wise has purchased a stake in the Beaumont Renegades, an expansion franchise in American Indoor Football (AIF).  “While football wasn’t invented in Texas, for more than a century, it has been part of the state’s cultural DNA. And Beaumont particularly is widely known as the pro football capital of the world,” Wise said in the press release. “I’m excited to join such an incredible group of owners and ..read more

FOXBORO — During his four seasons with the New England Patriots, free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore was both highly praised and accordingly decorated.  The Rock Hill, SC native was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 after leading the league with six interceptions and 20 passes-defensed. He also extended his Pro Bowl selections to four, received two first-team All-Pro selections, and was a member of the team that won a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LIII. Given his previous success in New England, it comes as little surprise that Gilmore may reportedly be “open” to a return to P ..read more