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Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas sets goals for second NFL season

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Douglas was New England’s most productive wide receiver in 2023.

Despite being a sixth-round draft selection, DeMario Douglas became the most productive rookie wide receiver in the Bill Belichick era last season. The rookie posted 49 receptions and 561 receiving yards in his rookie year with the New England Patriots.

Regardless of the achievement, he knows there is more to prove.

“It’s a blessing,” Douglas said...

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Patriots to interview Samir Suleiman for top executive position, per report

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Suleiman becomes the second candidate interviewing for the head of football operations job.

The New England Patriots will hold another interview for their open head of football operations job. Former Carolina Panthers vice president of football administration Samir Suleiman will meet with the team at some point in the near future, as first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Suleiman brings plenty of experience to the table. A former wide receiver...

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Why the Patriots were drawn to quarterback Joe Milton in the NFL Draft

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New England selected the Tennessee passer in the sixth round.

The New England Patriots entered the 2024 NFL Draft with a major need at quarterback, and they wasted no time to address it. With the third overall pick in the first round, North Carolina’s Drake Maye was brought aboard in hopes of stabilizing the most important position on the field.

But even with Maye added to the mix and holes across the roster, the Patriots were not done at...

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Patriots fans have clear preference for favorite 2024 draft pick

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New England selected seven offensive players in the draft.

The New England Patriots’ 2024 draft class runs eight players deep, seven of which come on the offensive side of the football. That group — along with a class of UDFAs and invitees — will take the field together for the first time this week during rookie minicamp from May 10-12.

Before the action begins, Patriots fans have a clear favorite pick among the draftees. Similarly to the Pats Pulpit...

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Bernd Buchmasser

NFL announces date and time for 2024 schedule release

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The NFL has informed its clubs about a date and time for this year’s schedule release. According to a report by Ben Fisher of Sports Business Journal, the 2024 slate of games will be unveiled at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 15.

It is not yet known whether the league will do special announcements of select games leading up to the primetime event. Given the precedent set last year, however, it would not come as a surprise if international games, the...

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Robert Kraft Sends Super Bowl Message: Jewish American Heritage Month 2024

Robert Kraft, the Jewish CEO of the New England Patriots, made a point of addressing antisemitism in a Super Bowl ad he funded through his foundation. Let’s talk about Robert Kraft, his foundation, and his ad.

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Patriots Interview Ex-Steelers Scout for GM Opening

The New England Patriots are interviewing former Pittsburgh Steelers executive Brandon Hunt for their general manager opening, according to a report by Diana Russini of The Athletic.

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Patriots WR DeMario Douglas reveals heartwarming reason for switching to jersey No. 3

For DeMario Douglas, the decision to switch his jersey number this season was simple.  Due to the Patriots rookie number rule that Bill Belichick had for many years, Douglas couldn't have a single digit number last year.

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Eagles' key front office executive interviewing for Patriots job

The Philadelphia Eagles could lose a key member of their front office to the New England Patriots.  According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Eagles director

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Patriots reportedly interview first candidate for lead personnel job

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Brandon Hunt currently works in the Eagles front office.

The New England Patriots interviewed Philadelphia Eagles’ director of scouting Brandon Hunt for their lead personnel job, according to multiple reports.

Eagles director of scouting Brandon Hunt is interviewing today for the New England Patriots lead personnel job, per sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 7, 2024

Hunt has spent the last two seasons in his...

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Patriots Interviewing Eagles Director Of Scouting Brandon Hunt For Lead Personnel Job

Albert Breer reports that the Patriots are interviewing Eagles director of scouting Brandon Hunt for their top football executive position on Wednesday in Foxboro.

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Giants Claim QB Nathan Rourke Off Waivers From Patriots

The New York Giants have claimed QB Nathan Rourke off of waivers from the Patriots on Tuesday, according to Tom Pelissero. Rourke joins Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito as quarterbacks on the Giants roster.

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Patriots interviewing Eagles exec for lead personnel job

News of this meeting comes after three execs turned down Patriots interview requests.

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Giants claim quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from Patriots

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New England’s quarterback room trimmed from five to four on Monday.

Nathan Rourke will head from Foxborough to East Rutherford.

The New York Giants claimed the former CFL quarterback off waivers from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, as first reported by NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.

Rourke, 25, had been let go from an AFC East depth chart that moves forward with Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe as well as 2024 NFL draft...

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Kelley: Who Does the New England Patriots GM ‘Search’ Make Sense To?

Since the New England Patriots ‘parted ways’ with Bill Belichick in January, the franchise got busy preparing for the 2024 NFL season. They named Jerod Mayo as their new head coach.

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Patriots QB Drake Maye teams up with Best Buddies Challenge

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has teamed up with Best Buddies to participate in this year’s Best Buddies Challenge in Hyannis Port. The third overall selection in this year’s draft, Maye will serve as honorary chair.

The event on Saturday, June 1, will bring cyclists — or, alternatively, runners and walkers — of all abilities together for a good cause. Led by former pro cyclist Alberto Contador, a two-time...

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Bernd Buchmasser

2 more GM candidates reportedly turn down Patriots’ interview requests

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New England is unsuccessfully looking for a head of football operations.

The New England Patriots’ search for a new head football executive remains stuck in the mud. On Tuesday, two more potential candidates have declined a chance to interview with the organization.

Neither former Arizona Cardinals vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris nor current Buffalo Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray are interested in pursuing the open position,...

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Christian Gonzalez declares himself healthy entering Year 2

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Gonzalez played in just four games last season.

The New England Patriots have not had their No. 1 cornerback on the field since since last October, when Christian Gonzalez suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.

That should soon change.

While Gonzalez would not commit to participating in New England’s upcoming spring practices — or declare himself 100 percent — he indicated a return from his torn labrum is near.

“Healthy. Excited to go,”...

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Tom Brady's Netflix roast finally gave fans the closure they needed

When Tom Brady left the New England Patriots in 2019, it truly signaled the end of The Dynasty. Patriots owner Robert Kraft truly had something special going with head coach Bill Belichick and Brady dominating the league for so many years.  However, the way things ended made many wonder if there was bad blood between the three.

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Updated Look at the New England Patriots Depth Chart

The New England Patriots currently have 88 players under contract for 2024. This allows New England to add two players before getting to the 90-man offseason roster.

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