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New England Patriots links 5/14/25 - Vrabel sets the standard, players accept challenge

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Patriots future opponents: 2025 through 2027. Press Conferences: Milton Williams and Kendrick Bourne. (18 min. video) Poll: Patriots players try to guess the Patriots home opener. (1 min. video) Patriots Unfiltered: Rookie minicamp recap, recent roster moves, roster building. (2 hours)

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Patriots' Kendrick Bourne sends warning to NFL about Drake Maye

The Patriots clearly entered this offseason with the goal in mind of building around Maye after he impressed throughout his debut pro campaign.

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What Camren Williams’ departure means for the Patriots

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Williams has taken a job with the Broncos after nine years in New England.

The New England Patriots will have a big role to fill in their personnel department. Camren Williams, the team’s director of college scouting for the last three years, has left the organization to join the Denver Broncos as co-director of player personnel.

Let’s assess what the move means from a big-picture perspective.

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Brian Hines

Kendrick Bourne ready to build off of relationship with Patriots OC Josh McDaniels

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Bourne had a career-year under McDaniels in 2021.

Signing with the New England Patriots as a free agent back in 2021, wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had a career-year in his first season under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

After recording 55 receptions for 800 yards and five scores that season, Bourne has not been able to replicate that production since. Part of the reason was McDaniels’ departure, as the coordinator was...

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Oliver Thomas

Broncos reportedly hire Patriots director of college scouting Camren Williams

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The former Ohio State linebacker had been in Foxborough since 2016.

The director of college scouting for the New England Patriots will be moving on to Mile High.

The Denver Broncos have hired Camren Williams as co-director of player personnel following a recent interview, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Broncos have hired Cam Williams as Co-Director of Player Personnel, per sources. Williams interviewed last week with the...

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Mike Vrabel uses big-ticket free agent to set the tone and show the cultural shift will work for the Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is making sure his players know exactly what culture he is building. And that starts with one of the team’s top free agent acquisitions.

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Patriots player profile: DeMario Douglas is a dynamic weapon in the slot

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Previewing the Patriots wide receiver heading into his thir NFL season.

One of the New England Patriots’ biggest weaknesses under Bill Belichick was drafting and developing wide receivers. For every Julian Edelman, there was a group of Aaron Dobsons, Taylor Prices and N’Keal Harrys — all players who failed to live up to their draft statuses while with the Patriots.

Belichick’s last draft before leaving the team, however, looks like it...

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Milton Williams being pushed by Mike Vrabel to help set the Patriots’ standard

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Williams signed a four-year deal in free agency this offseason.

As the New England Patriots took the line in a team conditioning period, Milton Williams got out of the gate hot.

When he hit the mark to turn back, Williams knew he would cross the finish line under the allotted time limit. He then coasted through to end the run.

Head coach Mike Vrabel took note.

“I’m kind of like chilling until I get to the line. He was like, ‘No, don’t let them catch...

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‘Do I Wish Julian Edelman Had Greater Natural Ability to Read the Playbook? Sure. But…’: Tom Brady Explains What Made the Ex-Patriots WR a Legend Despite 'Limitations'

Julian Edelman was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame earlier this week — a well-deserved honor, as he spent his entire 11-year career with the club.

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New England Patriots links 5/13/25 - Embrace the hype! Pats had stellar offseason

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Daily news and links for Tuesday.

TEAM TALK

Patriots announce roster moves. Evan Lazar profiles 3rd-round center Jared Wilson, who brings ‘special physical traits’ to the O-line. Paul Perillo spotlights 7th-round pick Marcus Bryant, looking to leap into the Pats O-Line picture; Bryant has the tools to compete. Alexandra Francisco tells us how the Patriots are helping shelter dogs find forever homes. (Plus 1 min. video) Exclusive Teaser: Forged...

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What signing a trio of tryout players means for the Patriots

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The Patriots signed three rookie players to their roster, while letting another one go.

With their rookie minicamp in the rear-view mirror, the New England Patriots decided to make a handful of moves. They signed defensive tackles Isaiah Iton and Wilfried Pene as well as guard Mehki Butler to their active roster after tryouts while also letting go of undrafted free agent offensive tackle Cole Birdow.

The transactions are not necessarily of the highest profile, but...

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Patriots releasing Joe Cardona came down to one simple fact, explains Mike Vrabel

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The Patriots parted ways with their longtime long snapper last month.

The New England Patriots wasted no time turning the page at the long snapper position this offseason. Three days after Julian Ashby joined the team as a seventh-round draft selection, veteran Joe Cardona was released.

Even though Cardona was a team captain in 2024 who offered the experience of 10 seasons and 173 games, the Patriots decided to move on. Why? According to head coach Mike Vrabel it...

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Patriots WR Stefon Diggs sits courtside with Cardi B at Celtics-Knicks playoff game after Met Gala appearance

New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs made sure to show some support for another Boston team on Monday night, heading to Madison Square Garden for

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Patriots Made Four Moves Today

The New England Patriots announced they have signed DT Isaiah Iton, G Mehki Butler and DT Wilfried Pene to the 90-man roster.  In a corresponding move, the Patriots cut OT Cole Birdow.

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Patriots waive tackle Cole Birdow to make room for trio of rookie minicamp signings

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New England officially added three tryouts to the roster on Monday.

Additions led to a subtraction following rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium.

The New England Patriots waived undrafted offensive tackle Cole Birdow as three signings were processed on Monday afternoon.

Birdow, 24, had agreed to terms with the organization after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft. His contract became finalized last week heading into the three-day minicamp. The 6-foot-5,...

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Patriots rookie Jared Wilson taking advice from Mike Vrabel’s former starting center

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Wilson and Ben Jones both attended the University of Georgia.

Shortly after the release of long-time starting center David Andrews, the New England Patriots turned to the draft — and back to the University of Georgia — to draft center Jared Wilson.

Regarded by many as the best pure center in the draft, Wilson now is in-line to be Andrews’ long-term replacement in New England. While the former Bulldogs have not yet...

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Patriots schedule release tracker: Leaks, rumors, news, and more

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The NFL schedule will be released on Wednesday night.

The New England Patriots already knew their 2025 opponents back in January, but they are now about to find out when they will play them. The NFL will announce its regular season schedule on Wednesday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET.

Traditionally, the NFL schedule release is preceded by plenty of leaks, rumors and prior announcements. In order to stay on top of things and up to...

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Brian Hines

Kyle Williams eager to ‘complete childhood’ playing alongside new Patriots teammate

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Williams made a strong impression in rookie minicamp.

Growing up, Kyle Williams always had a dream to play in the NFL. In order to work towards that goal the wide receiver made sure to study some of the top receivers in the league.

That included watching now New England Patriots teammate Stefon Diggs.

“The NFL has always been my dream. So in order to get there, you have to watch the people that’s been there and done that,” Williams said Friday after day...

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New England Patriots 'Explosive' Rookie Named One to Watch Across NFL

The New England Patriots Seem to understand what it takes to help quarterback Drake Maye take a major leap in 2025. Beyond signing veteran playmaker Stefon

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Patriots rookie receiver reveals why playing with Stefon Diggs will be a full circle moment

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - New England Patriots rookie receiver Kyle Williams is beyond ready for Stefon Diggs to come to Gillette Stadium.  Williams, who was

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