New England Patriots: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Patriots Named Landing Spot for Seahawks Star

The New England Patriots are in desperate need of help at wide receiver. Everyone knows this. The Patriots failed to land a No. 1 receiver last offseason, so they will have to try their hand at it again in a few months.

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Jabrill Peppers returns to Patriots facility following reinstatement from NFL

Peppers was removed from the Commissioner's Exempt List on Monday. Following his removal from the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List on Monday, New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was back in the facility on Tuesday.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / November 26

NFL Playoff Picture: How the Patriots can be eliminated this week

The Patriots can be one of the first teams eliminated from the playoffs this week. Nobody had the New England Patriots making the playoffs this year. But there’s a chance that the team can start officially making their January plans this week.

Bill Belichick News / New England Patriots on SI / November 26

Patriots' Legend Bill Belichick Linked to Surprising NFC Team

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has taken the 2025 NFL season off. He has been enjoying his time talking football on talk shows, podcasts, and many things in between.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / November 26

Patriots captain compares Jerod Mayo to Bill Belichick after latest controversy

Injured Patriots captain David Andrews defended Jerod Mayo and compared the first-year coach to legend Bill Belichick.

Jerod Mayo draws attention for his postgame comments

Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins extend Patriots' misery in Miami

Patriots' Jabrill Peppers removed from commissioner's exempt list

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NFL News / Pats Pulpit / November 26

Fixing offensive tackle issue still Patriots’ top offseason priority for 2025

A look at potential options to shore up New England’s offensive line When The Athletic’s Dane Brugler released his updated 2025 NFL Draft Big Board two weeks ago, I was immediately looking for one position on his board: offensive tackle.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 26

Patriots Should Make Blockbuster Trade With Bengals

The New England Patriots have a couple of clear needs heading into the future. At this point in time, the two biggest needs to take the next step are a better offensive line and a top playmaker for quarterback Drake Maye.

Drake Maye News / Pats Pulpit / November 26

Maye’s Plays: Pressure provides issues for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense

Breaking down Drake Maye’s performance against the Dolphins in Week 12. Sunday’s trip to Miami quickly turned out to be a top-to-bottom disaster for the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 26

Patriots Linked to Penn State Star RB

The New England Patriots have arguably the worst group of skill position players in the NFL, and while wide receiver is their biggest area of need in that category, they could also stand to add a running back.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 26

Analyst Reveals Brutal Reality for Patriots

The New England Patriots appeared to be making some progress, but on Sunday, they came crashing back down to earth in a lifeless 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Kyle Dugger News / Pats Pulpit / November 26

The Patriots may have a Kyle Dugger problem

The team captain was a liability for the Patriots in Week 12 against the Dolphins If actions do indeed speak louder than words, the New England Patriots made a pretty clear statement when they signed Kyle Dugger to a four-year, $58 million contract extension in April.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / November 26

Miami Dolphins Pass Rusher Chop Robinson Is an Emerging Superstar

Chop Robinson’s rookie season got off to a quiet start, but the Miami Dolphins' 2024 first-round pick is heating up at the perfect time. In the last four weeks, Robinson leads NFL defenders with 25 pressures and a 25.8 percent pressure rate.

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / November 26

Patriots injury analysis: Dolphins loss brings only minor hiccups

Analyzing the Patriots’ injury situation after their 34-15 loss to the Dolphins in Week 12. Their 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday was one of the New England Patriots’ worst all-around effort of the season.

Jabrill Peppers News / Pats Pulpit / November 26

What Jabrill Peppers’ return from commissioner’s exempt list means for the Patriots

The veteran safety is back after a seven-game absence. The New England Patriots defense received an unexpected boost on Monday. As was announced by the NFL, safety Jabrill Peppers has been reinstated to the team’s active roster after missing the last seven games on the commissioner’s exempt list.

Jabrill Peppers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 25

Patriots' Peppers removed from commissioner's exempt list

Patriots' Jabrill Peppers removed from commissioner's exempt list

Following his October arrest for an alleged domestic violence incident, Jabrill Peppers was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list. The Patriots safety missed the following seven games, but he’ll now have a chance to play for the stretch run of the season.

Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins extend Patriots' misery in Miami

Jerod Mayo draws attention for his postgame comments

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New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / November 25

Tight end Jack Westover, linebacker Keshawn Banks revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 12

Both served as standard elevations Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Tight end Jack Westover and outside linebacker Keshawn Banks reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 25

NFL Removes Patriots DB Jabrill Peppers From Commissioner Exempt List

The NFL announced Monday that Patriots DB Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List. Here’s a statement from the NFL: “Peppers, who was not permitted to practice or attend games while on the list, is now eligible to participate in all team activities, including playing in games.