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Patriots player profile: Josh Minkins in danger of getting lost in crowded safety room

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Previewing the Patriots safety heading into his first NFL season.

The New England Patriots made some investments in their safety room this offseason. Besides drafting Craig Woodson in the fourth round, they also signed Marcus Epps in free agency and re-signed Jaylinn Hawkins. They also brought one player in as part of their class of undrafted free agents.

Hard facts

Name: Josh Minkins Jr.

Position: Safety

Jersey number:...

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'Admit the Mistake' – Patriots First-Round Bust Could Find New Life With Trade

Things are not looking good for former first-round pick Cole Strange, and one analyst believes the New England Patriots could trade him in the coming weeks.

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AFC Notes: Mike Vrabel, Steve Wilks, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver is excited about some of the team’s additions on defense during the offseason, especially the new group of defensive tackles.

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Ravens, Patriots Almost Agreed to Blockbuster Trade

The Baltimore Ravens recently re-signed Rashod Bateman to an extension, but he almost joined a new team. A first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Minnesota product is coming off the best season of his career.

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Sunday Patriots Notes: Zak Kuhr ready to lead and teach defense in elevated role

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Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ interim defensive coordinator, Michael Onwenu, OTA attendance, and more.

The New England Patriots have checked off the latest box of their offseason program as they wrapped up organized team activities this past week. The final box will then come with a three day mandatory minicamp from June 9-11.

As for other stories, thoughts and takeaways from the last few days, here is our weekly...

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Drake Maye is making his voice heard in Year 2, and the Patriots are listening

Ten things from the Patriots this week, including Maye's leadership and McDaniels' offense melding together.

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The Top 10 Patriots Moments of 2024: No. 4

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Our offseason countdown continues with the No. 4 Best Patriots Moment of 2024.

Time to keep cranking these out. If I can go at my current pace, I’ll have the full Top 10 Best New England Patriots Moments of 2024 done before the 4th of July hits.

Which is fitting, because I personally can’t think of a better way to celebrate American Independence than being free from this list.

The list so far:

10. Jerod Mayo out, Mike Vrabel in.
9. Drake Maye...

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New England Patriots links 6/06/25 - Milton-Spillane-Gonzalez have boss potential on defense

LB Robert Spillane at OTAs | Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Daily news and links for Friday

TEAM TALK

Highlights: Equipment staff gears up for Media Day. (2 min. video) Patriots Unfiltered: Minicamp preview, roster building, offseason topics. (2 hours)

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Mark Daniels emphasizes how defensive linemen Milton Williams and Christian Barmore have impressed this offseason and sees this defensive line with potential to dominate. Karen Guregian looks at...

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'I Was Just Never Really Myself': Chad Johnson Says Bill Belichick’s ‘Patriot Way’ 'Suppressed' His Personality

During the New England Patriots’ dynasty era, no player was immune to scrutiny… not even Tom Brady. That’s because Bill Belichick’s “Patriot Way” demanded conformity and discipline, often at the expense of individual expression.

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#PostPulpit Mailbag: Which undrafted free agents could push for a roster spot?

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The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about Efton Chism, the UDFAs and more.

The New England Patriots have concluded organized team activities on Thursday and will now wrap up the offseason program with a three day mandatory minicamp beginning Monday, June 9.

So let’s talk about it all and get right into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag.

Is there a good possibility that Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III are...

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Patriots player profile: Marte Mapu has potential, but the clock is ticking

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Previewing the Patriots safety heading into his third NFL season.

Safety was a supposed strength for the New England Patriots heading into 2024. However, a mix of injuries and off-field issues decimated the group for much of the season and led to some underwhelming results.

A bounceback is therefore in order, for both the group as a whole and its individual members. Among those seemingly under some pressure is third-year man Marte Mapu.

Hard facts

Name: Marte...

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Patriots assistant coach Todd Downing happy with young wide receivers’ work ethic

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The Patriots’ wide receiver group is coming off a disappointing 2024 season.

The New England Patriots did add the likes of Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins in free agency, but their wide receiver group as a whole is still a young one. Diggs alone, for example, has played more games in the league than his nine youngest teammates combined.

That youth and inexperience was a problem for the group in 2024. A lack of production on one hand...

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Aaron Rodgers returns to Patriots’ schedule after making decision about future

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The future Hall of Famer will visit Gillette Stadium this fall.

After a messy breakup with the New York Jets and months of speculation about his future, Aaron Rodgers has found a new team.

The enigmatic yet undoubtably talented quarterback has reached an agreement on a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team announced the move on Thursday, noting that Rodgers will need to pass a physical before an official signing.

Joining the Steelers means that...

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Patriots LB Jahlani Tavai out until training camp

After bringing in former defensive stalwart Mike Vrabel as head coach and investing much of their cap room to the defensive side of the ball, the Patriots are clearly hoping to take a major step forward on that side of the ball in 2025.

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No timeline for DC Terrell Williams' return to Patriots

Terrell Williams remains away from the Patriots after suffering a “health scare” in May. Still, the Patriots new defensive coordinator remains as connected to the organization as he can possibly be.

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‘Professional’ Will Campbell showing progress in Patriots spring practices

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The first-round rookie has been a mainstay at left tackle this spring.

The lack of pads or contact throughout organized team activities led to relatively quiet times for the New England Patriots’ offensive lineman. But that does not mean this time of the year is not important — especially with Mike Vrabel leaning heavy into 11-on-11 work.

That rings particularly true for rookie Will Campbell, who has been a mainstay at left...

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New England Patriots links 6/05/25 - Cooking up potent Drake Maye run game

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Daily news and links for Thursday.

TEAM TALK

Community: Kraft Family, Patriots Foundation and Gillette donate $275,000 in the names of 2025 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winners Patriots Catch-22: OTA observations, David Andrews retirement ceremony, Minicamp preview [6/9-11]. (2 hours)

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Taylor Kyles details what a Drake Maye run game could look like for the Patriots. Under Josh McDaniels Drake Maye could go from...

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After Champions League Win, Tom Brady Explains How the PSG Can Mirror the Patriots to Create a Dynasty

Tom Brady knows what it takes to build a dynasty. For two decades, his New England Patriots defined excellence in the NFL, appearing in nine Super Bowls and winning six from 2000 to 2019.

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Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson showcasing his speed on and off the field

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The Patriots selected Henderson in the second round of this year’s draft.

With no full pads or live contact, the offseason workout program is merely an approximation of what the NFL product will look like come training camp and the regular season. That is particularly true in the running game, which effectively cannot be fully incorporated into the preparatory mix until the summer.

Naturally, this means that the New England...

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Patriots hire new director of coaching analytics to assist Mike Vrabel and his staff

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The Patriots have created a new position on their staff.

Even with offseason workouts in full swing, the New England Patriots are not done building their team on and off the field. Their latest addition comes in the form of a newly-created staff role.

Ekene Olekanma, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, has joined the team as its new director of coaching analytics. ESPN’s Seth Walder was first to report the hire.

Olekanma...

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