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Former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich in a recent interview, shared some thoughts on the Tyreek Hill situation in Miami and if the Patriots may be a landing spot for him when Miami decides to part ways with Hill.

NFL News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / September 6

Former Patriots Star Threatens to "Smack the S---" Out of Jaguars' QB

Jacksonville Jaguars backup quarterback Mac Jones and former New England Patriots defensive star Rob Ninkovich have one thing in common -- they are both former Patriots.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3

Former Patriots pass-rusher explains profane criticism of Mac Jones

Former Patriots pass-rusher explains his profane criticism of Mac Jones

Jones bottomed out in 2023 with the Patriots, starting the first 11 games of the year before being benched the rest of the way.

Former QBs share how Patriots' Drake Maye should handle backup role

Patriots HC clarifies recent Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett comment

Projecting the best (and worst) regular-season records for every AFC team

Every NFL Hall of Fame coach's final season

The 'NFL Coach of the Year' quiz

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Patriots’ 2-time Super Bowl winner reacts to recent signing

Former New England Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich is one of the fan favorites from helping the team win two Super Bowls, and he recently gave the team props for extending another linebacker in Jahlani Tavai for a deal that is worth up to $21 million.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / May 4

Patriots need to be patient with Drake Maye, says Rob Ninkovich

The New England Patriots invested their highest draft pick in three decades in North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, but there are questions about how ready the third overall selection actually is.

NFL Draft News

Did the Giants consider trading up for Shedeur Sanders?

Manning hype grows with No. 1 pick odds for 2026 NFL Draft

Arch Manning hype grows with way-too-early No. 1 pick odds for 2026 NFL Draft

Packers' WR corps could have a new look following 2025 NFL Draft

How did they do? Grading 2025 NFL mock draft of Mel Kiper Jr., three other 'experts'

New England Patriots News / Sporting News / April 12, 2024

Former Patriots DB explains why playing in New England was different

Patrick Chung, speaking with his former teammate Rob Ninkovich, talks about leaving New England and coming back.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 18, 2024

Could Draft 'Make or Break' Patriots? Ninkovich Explains 'Scary' Scenario

Despite entering an offseason with nearly $100 million in cap space entering free agency, the New England Patriots have yet to make the splash signing that many expected.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 11, 2024

Former Patriots player addresses Bill Belichick possibly joining Cowboys

Could Bill Belichick replace Mike McCarthy this offseason?

Post-Bill Belichick mock draft predicts Patriots finally focus on offense

Betting odds show one surprising outcome for Bill Belichick in 2024

Bill Belichick's Patriots tenure was just as controversial as it was historic

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Most career wins in the playoffs' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 9, 2024

Former Patriots player addresses controversial Jerod Mayo report

A Former Patriots player offered a theory about the controversial report on Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo that surfaced in December.

Insider echoes idea of possible career change for Patriots' Bill Belichick

Belichick comments on potential changes in New England

Mike Vrabel reportedly interested in one other potential head coach job

NFL head coaches with the most wins

The 'NFL Coach of the Year' quiz

New England Patriots News / Boston.com / January 9, 2024

Rob Ninkovich thinks jealousy was the reason for a recent report about Jerod Mayo

"You have to understand that the coaching world is a shallow business where you have other coaches that are potentially mad that you are in a position that you're in."

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2023

Former Pats star to Lamar Jackson: 'Stop tweeting'

Former Patriots star to Lamar Jackson: 'Stop tweeting'

A former defensive star for the Patriots had some advice for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.

Lamar Jackson still negotiating with Ravens despite trade request?

Deion Sanders defends Lamar Jackson against ‘fools’

Who has the most rushing yards in a season for every NFL team?

The 'Second-most passing touchdowns by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 3, 2022

Ninkovich on Tua: 'You have to protect the player from the player'

Rob Ninkovich on Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa: 'You have to protect the player from the player'

Former Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich said that Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and other young players have to be protected from themselves when it comes to head injuries.

Tua Tagovailoa issues first statement since suffering concussion

NFLPA fires neurotrauma consultant involved in Tua Tagovailoa situation for making 'several mistakes'

NFL, NFLPA working to 'modify' concussion protocols amid Tua Tagovailoa situation

NFL players who returned from devastating injuries

The 'Six touchdown passes in one game' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2022

Rob Ninkovich thinks Tom Brady could retire this offseason

Rob Ninkovich: 'It wouldn't surprise me' if Tom Brady retires after playoffs

Rob Ninkovich, who previously played with Brady as a member of the New England Patriots, recently said he can envision the G.O.A.T. calling time on his playing days sooner rather than later.

Golden age: Brady is older than every remaining NFC opposing coach

HC Sean McVay: Rams 'respect,' don't 'fear' Brady

Brady makes surprising admission about favorable treatment from refs

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

The 'Pro Bowl quarterbacks' quiz