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Bernd Buchmasser

TreVeyon Henderson makes Patriots rookie minicamp debut on Saturday

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The 38th overall selection in this year’s draft was not spotted on Friday.

The New England Patriots’ drafted and undrafted rookies as well as multiple tryout players were back at Gillette Stadium on Saturday for the second day of their minicamp. Among them was running back TreVeyon Henderson, who had missed Friday’s session for undisclosed reasons.

While media was not allowed into WIN Waste Field House on Saturday, the Patriots confirmed...

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NFL is due for a ‘worst-to-first’ team in 2025: Vrabel’s Patriots rising, Niners rebound, and 6 other paths to divisions flipping

One of the most beautiful things about the NFL is the parody of league. Unlike in some other major sports, being a bottom dweller doesn’t have to last for long.

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AFC Notes: Drake Maye, Mason Taylor, Bills Draft, Jets, Patriots

Bills GM Brandone Beane has been defensive after receiving criticism for using their first five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft on defense and not selecting a receiver until the seventh round.

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'I’m doing good' - Patriots DC Terrell Williams gives crucial update on his health scare

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - Speaking to reporters, New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams gave an update on his health situation after head

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7 takeaways from Patriots 2025 rookie minicamp

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - The New England Patriots welcomed the entire rookie class to Gillette Stadium for the start of rookie minicamp on Friday.  Head coach

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Brian Hines

Patriots rookie minicamp notebook: Kyle Williams looking as advertised on Day 1

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Notes and observations from the Patriots’ first rookie minicamp practice on Friday, May 9.

The New England Patriots’ rookie class, including 11 draftees along with UDFAs plus tryout players, made its first appearance on the practice fields on Friday. The team kicked off its rookie minicamp inside the WIN Waste Field House.

While the hour-long was light with no contact or pads allowed, here’s what went down throughout the day.

Attendance

Absent: RB...

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Patriots see long-time starter and Super Bowl champion go to divisional rival, but Mike Vrabel feels comfortable with the replacement plan

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - Joe Cardona is staying in the AFC East.  The Miami Dolphins announced on Friday that they have signed the veteran linebacker after he was released by the New England Patriots at the end of April.  This comes after the team drafted Vanderbilt long snapper Julian Ashby in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Patriots DC Terrell Williams out with 'medical condition'

The New England Patriots are without defensive coordinator Terrell Williams at rookie minicamp after he stepped away from the team due to a "medical condition", head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters Friday.

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Dolphins Sign LS Joe Cardona

The Miami Dolphins announced they signed former Patriots LS Joe Cardona to a contract on Friday.  Cardona, 33, is a former fifth-round pick of the Patriots back in 2015.

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Oliver Thomas

Former Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona signs with Dolphins

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Joe Cardona finished his tenure as a team captain in 2024.

Joe Cardona will be remaining in the AFC East.

The Miami Dolphins announced the signing of the former New England Patriots long snapper on Friday, shortly over a week after he became a free agent.

Roster Move | We have signed LS Joe Cardona. pic.twitter.com/W00busSwDk

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 9, 2025

Cardona, 33, held the longest tenure on the roster...

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Patriots hit an offseason speed bump as they deal with a coaching staff issue that caught the team by surprise

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - The New England Patriots will be hosting their rookie minicamp on Friday, but will be without one key member of the coaching staff. 

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Patriots act early to open doors for fresh talent as they begin a crucial offseason focused on long-term roster growth

The New England Patriots announced on Friday, ahead of their rookie minicamp, that they have signed eight of their 11 2025 draft picks, along with 16 rookie free agents.  The Patriots have signed WR Kyle Williams, C Jared Wilson, DT Joshua Farmer, LB Bradyn Swinson, K Andy Borregales, T Marcus Bryant, LS Julian Ashby and DB Kobee Minor.

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Mike Reiss

Pats DC Williams dealing with medical condition

Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is not with the team at rookie minicamp as he is "working through a medical condition," coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.

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Bernd Buchmasser

Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams missing rookie minicamp due to medical condition

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Mike Vrabel announced that inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr has taken over Williams’ role.

The New England Patriots are starting their 2025 rookie minicamp on Friday, and there will be one prominent absence. Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will not be on the field, as was announced by head coach Mike Vrabel during a press conference.

According to Vrabel, the 50-year-old is “working through a medical condition” and that the two have...

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Oliver Thomas

Patriots sign 8 draft picks, 16 free agents to kick off rookie minicamp

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Wide receiver Kyle Williams was among Friday’s flurry of signings.

Pen met paper as rookie minicamp got underway at Gillette Stadium.

Eight members of the 2025 New England Patriots draft class signed their contracts on Friday, the organization announced.

The initial rookie deals include wide receiver Kyle Williams, center Jared Wilson, defensive tackle Joshua Farmer, outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson, kicker Andy Borregales,...

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Video: First look at Will Campbell at Patriots rookie minicamp

Campbell and the rest of New England’s rookie class getting their first taste of NFL life this weekend.

The New England Patriots are holding their 2025 rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium this weekend, and the headline name is first-round draft pick Will Campbell. The offensive tackle out of LSU is on the field in his Patriots gear for the first time.

Campbell was selected fourth overall by the Patriots in last month’s draft. He was one of 11 draft picks made by the team, and all...

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Alec Shane

The Top 10 Patriots Moments of 2024: No. 6

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Our offseason countdown continues with the No. 6 Best Patriots Moment of 2024.

Welcome to another slow period on the NFL Calendar, which means this is a good time to knock off another one of The Top 10 New England Patriots Moments of 2024.

And in case you’re wondering... yes. This is an absolute slog.

But I’ve been doing this countdown of the Top Patriots Moments since 2013, and I don’t know if I have it in me to hang it up. I’m also, for better or...

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Marima

New England Patriots links 5/09/25 - Is the roster safe at Safety?

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Daily news and links for Friday

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Alexandra Francisco writes how in Andres Borregales, the Patriots are getting a competitive football player who ‘happens to be the best kicker in the country, too.’ Photos: Patriots practice during Week 2 of Phase 2. Patriots Unfiltered: Rookie minicamp preview, filling the roster, offseason talk.

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Bernd Buchmasser reports the Patriots open their 2025 rookie...

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Brian Hines

#PostPulpit Mailbag: Will the Patriots’ new defense lead to better results?

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The latest edition of our Patriots mailbag answers questions about the defensive front, rookie class, and more.

With the main core of the roster now set after a busy offseason, the work turns to the practice fields for the New England Patriots. As the voluntary offseason program rolls on, rookie minicamp begins Friday as the start of OTAs are in the distant future.

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

I keep thinking...

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Matt St. Jean

Fans optimistic Patriots are headed in the right direction after NFL Draft

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Plus, the Patriots’ 2025 draft class gets some high marks.

The New England Patriots have made plenty of changes since the end of the 2024 season. The team has fired a head coach and signed a new one, spent a ton of money in free agency, and added a draft class widely considered to be one of the best in the NFL.

This collection of moves has Patriots fans overjoyed.

When polled last week, 97 percent of fans said they were confident...

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