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February 23, 2026
McKay: Not expecting tush push ban proposal
NFL competition committee co-chairman Rich McKay said Sunday that he is not anticipating an attempt to ban the tush push this year.
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February 18, 2026
Sources: Patriots promote Kuhr to full-time DC
The New England Patriots are hiring inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr as their defensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
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February 12, 2026
Source: Patriots to move DC Williams to new role
The Patriots are opening their defensive coordinator position by moving Terrell Williams to a high-ranking role on coach Mike Vrabel's staff, a source confirmed.
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February 10, 2026
Vrabel: Pats to keep embattled Campbell at LT
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said New England is committed to keeping Will Campbell at left tackle.
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February 10, 2026
Pats' Maye rules out surgery, 'just need time off'
Patriots QB Drake Maye, who said he took a pain-killing injection for his right throwing shoulder before Super Bowl LX, will not require offseason surgery.
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February 9, 2026
Maye: Had injection for ailing shoulder before loss
Patriots QB Drake Maye admitted he received a pain-killing injection for his injured right throwing shoulder prior to Sunday's loss but maintained he was "good to go" for the game and just didn't m...
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February 7, 2026
Emmanwori, Maye removed from SB injury report
Seahawks' defensive back Nick Emmanwori and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye were removed from the injury report Friday for Super Bowl LX.
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February 6, 2026
The team that Mike Vrabel built: How the Patriots found success so fast
There were five key points over the last year that set New England on track to face the Seahawks on Sunday.
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February 5, 2026
Maye full participant in Pats practice, feels 'great'
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took all the first-team repetitions in a 90-minute practice Wednesday as the team continues preparations for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks.
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January 29, 2026
Pats Vrabel 'not' too worried about Maye's health
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that he's not too concerned about QB Drake Maye's injured shoulder as the team begins preparations for Super Bowl LX.
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January 28, 2026
Pats list Maye as limited heading into LX practice...
Ahead of their first Super Bowl practice, the Patriots said QB Drake Maye wouldn't have been a full participant Wednesday because of his banged-up right shoulder.
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January 25, 2026
Why Mike Vrabel vs. Sean Payton for the AFC title is an elite coaching matchup
Payton knows the passion Vrabel brings; Vrabel is keenly aware of Payton the playcaller.
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January 24, 2026
Patriots activate WR Hollins for AFC title game
The Patriots activated WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve Saturday, giving their offense a boost heading into the AFC Championship Game.
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January 24, 2026
Behind Patriots QB Drake Maye's viral rise -- from his nickname to Ann Michael's 'Bakemas'
While Maye had an MVP-like season on the field, he also skyrocketed in popularity off the field.
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January 20, 2026
Are Drake Maye's turnovers an issue for Patriots against the Broncos?
The Broncos' defense is the best in the league at getting to the quarterback. How will the Patriots respond?
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January 19, 2026
Patriots happy to flaunt D vs. vaunted Texans unit
Thanks to a swarming defensive performance -- which tied the franchise postseason record with four interceptions -- the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game next Sunday against the Broncos.
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January 16, 2026
Stories that explain Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel -- from the past and present
We talked with over a dozen former teammates, colleagues and players about their favorite Vrabel memories.
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January 12, 2026
Pats Pro Bowl CB Gonzalez in concussion protocol
Patriots starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in concussion protocol after being ruled out of Sunday's 16-3 playoff win over the Chargers.
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January 12, 2026
Maye 'didn't throw very well,' pins win on defense
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye wasn't thrilled with his performance in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card victory over the Chargers. "Wasn't pretty, that's for sure," he said.
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January 11, 2026
Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels have sparked Patriots' playoff resurgence
The young QB quickly formed a bond with the returning OC, and it took the Patriots to the playoffs (8 p.m. ET).
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January 2, 2026
Diggs, Barmore decline to discuss facing charges
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore both declined to comment on the pending charges against each player in separate assault cases.
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December 31, 2025
Pats' Barmore facing assault and battery charge
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household/family member stemming from an August incident, according to court documents.
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December 30, 2025
Pats' Diggs faces strangulation, assault charges
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault from an incident on Dec. 2.
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December 29, 2025
Pats clinch AFC East; Bills' reign ends with loss
The Patriots clinched their first division title since 2019 on Sunday, dismantling the Jets behind Drake Maye and then watching the Bills fall to the Eagles.
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December 27, 2025
Patriots receiver Hollins (abdomen) placed on IR
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins, who started 13 games and was third on the team in receptions (46) and receiving yards (550), was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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December 26, 2025
Pats down 5 starters, but Henderson might play
The Patriots will be without five starters against the Jets, but there's still a chance rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson is available as he progresses through concussion protocol.
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December 22, 2025
Maye rallies Pats after last week's 'wake-up call'
A week after failing to lead a winning drive against Buffalo, Patriots QB Drake Maye was given the same opportunity Sunday night at Baltimore -- and this time he delivered one of the signature perf...
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December 14, 2025
Patriots vs. Bills might be New England's biggest game since Tom Brady's finale
The Patriots can clinch the division title Sunday, but they need to beat the Bills to get there.
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December 2, 2025
Patriots, led by 'conductor' Maye, first to 11 wins
QB Drake Maye turned in a masterful performance in a 33-15 beatdown of the visiting Giants on Monday night as the Patriots improved to an NFL-best 11-2 heading into their bye week.
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December 1, 2025
How Mike Vrabel galvanized Patriots to top of AFC in a year
Vrabel had a clear vision of the Patriots' future when hired in January. Now, they are competing again.
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