3+ mon, 2+ day ago (381+ words) After several long months of waiting for the final reveal, Patriots fans finally know what the team's new uniforms, in collaboration with Nike, will look like for the upcoming season. The partnership meant that eight teams would unveil rivalry-inspired uniforms to be worn once this fall, with the Patriots reportedly set to don theirs on November 13 against the Jets. Rumors spread in the hours leading up to the drop about what the color scheme would be, as the Patriots Pro Shop added icy blue hats to the mix. However, that's not exactly what the uniforms turned out to be, at least, not that shade of blue. Instead, Nike opted for a slate blue with a matte white helmet look, which continues to receive mixed reactions from fans. The biggest gripe appears to be that the shade of blue chosen is not…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago (316+ words) The 2025 NFL preseason is in the books. Now all that's left is to finalize rosters and get ready for some football. The New England Patriots and all other NFL teams have to get their rosters down to 53 men by August 26. Not all these players will necessarily stick, but most will. New Head Coach Mike Vrabel will pare his squad down to 53 and begin to get them ready for the September 7 showdown with another new head coach of his team, Pete Carroll, and the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium. One top NFL analyst, former Patriot Damien Woody, expects good things from the Patriots for one very good reason: their coach. That's a high compliment from Woody for a team that was last in the AFC East in 2024 for the second straight year. It also even muffed the first pick in…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (305+ words) It would be completely fair to say that the Patriots never play a normal game in Miami when they face the Dolphins, no matter when the game is played or who the quarterback is. They continued that with their latest matchup on Sunday, in a back-and-forth battle going all the way down to the fourth quarter. For the most part, it wasn't their best effort to follow up a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Raiders, and there is plenty for them to work on for the rest of the season, especially since they welcome the Steelers to Gillette Stadium next week. However, one of the more exciting and notable parts of their performance, despite how poorly the special teams played collectively, was the 90-yard kick return touchdown by Antonio Gibson to bring the Patriots back on top 30-27. The best part…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (338+ words) Over the last few years, the NFL has become more lenient with teams having multiple uniforms to choose from during the season beyond their typical home and away garb. They have even allowed the use of various helmets for the first time in years, allowing the Patriots to use their fan favorite throwback reds. For the 2025 season, the NFL has partnered with Nike to launch a new series, the Rivalries uniform, sparking considerable speculation about what the Patriots' version might look like. Most were hoping to see a nod to the past, perhaps something reminiscent of the infamous '90s getup that evokes nostalgia for longtime fans. But what they were certainly not envisioning is the latest rumored uniform circulating online, which has already garnered an adverse reaction from fans. Considering what most fans were hoping for, this is far from anything…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (353+ words) The Patriots went to Minnesota early this week to have a few days of joint practice with the Vikings ahead of their Week 2 preseason matchup. On the first day, the teams were pretty even with their performances, but that's far from the case on Thursday, as the home team was on a heater against New England's defense. Part of that might be due to the inconsistency of the offensive line, which has been a concern this summer due to the pressure on young players to be day one starters. One of those players, center/left guard Jared Wilson, has outperformed expectations, only to leave practice early and not return. The Georgia alum was drafted earlier this year and was projected to be the next starting center after David Andrews' release and eventual retirement. However, he's proven himself to be their…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago (392+ words) The return of Josh McDaniels in Foxboro garnered a lot of reactions from analysts and reporters after Mike Vrabel was hired. From being excited that he was back after leaving in 2022 to questioning whether he was the right fit for Drake Maye and the rest of the offense, a variety of takes flooded the airwaves and the internet in the days that followed. That remains true with training camp right around the corner, despite the number of players who have spoken out about how impactful McDaniels has already been. On top of that, reports and McDaniels himself have shared the work he's put into revamping his playbook and learn from college campuses around the country, something that should benefit Maye in his second season. It was already on display during spring practices, as some plays that were run were not…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (354+ words) The 2025 NFL trade deadline is just hours away, and teams around the league are making last-minute moves to improve their rosters before it's too late. The Patriots have been reportedly looking into their options at various positions, including EDGE and wide receiver, but have yet to make a trade. There is still plenty of time, and given the recent injury to Kayshon Boutte, there has been a lot of chatter suggesting a big move for a receiver could be in the works. But until that possibility becomes reality, the team chose to sign a free agent receiver instead. According to multiple NFL insiders, Brenden Rice, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, is signing with New England. This seems to indicate Boutte's status for next week, confirming he will miss at least one game. The 23-year-old was a…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (349+ words) Among the biggest complaints from Patriots fans in recent years has revolved around the organization's decision to move on from their beloved uniform combination in favor of the formerly considered color rush get-up. The thought was that in the wake of Tom Brady's departure, the team would step away from the look they became known for during the dynasty era, which made sense. However, the fans were not thrilled about it and have demanded the return of the silver pants uniform. Fortunately, that appears to be happening this season under Mike Vrabel, as the Patriots seemed to be going in that direction last year. On top of that, they are adding another uniform into the mix for the 2025 season due to the NFL's partnership with Nike for a "Rivalries" set of uniforms. The Patriots are among the few teams to…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago (273+ words) The week before the NFL's official season kick-off is perfect for bold predictions." Oh, the heck with that. Let's get a little weird. With that in mind, here are three perfectly strange Patriots predictions for the 2025 season that have Vrabel written all over them. No stat sums up Vrabel's career better than his receiving prowess. He caught 10 passes over seven seasons, and all 10 of them went for touchdowns. Longtime Patriots fans might forget that Vrabel reached the double-digit mark as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, so his legendary status as an NFL "tight end" goes beyond Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. NFL fans love a good tackle-eligible touchdown, and Drake Maye actually tossed a TD pass to Vederian Lowe last season. But with Vrabel now in charge, the better bet is for a defensive player to get some…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (411+ words) That is partly what made the heated battle between Parker Romo and rookie Andres Borregales exciting because it meant that maybe the Patriots had finally found their next franchise player. But their inconsistent performances made it difficult to predict who would win the job, and yet Borregales, who seemed to have lost the competition to Romo, made the roster cut, likely due to the fact that the new regime used a draft pick on him earlier this year. So Romo was cut and was picked up by the Falcons last week. He was the starting kicker for the team on Sunday Night Football and proved New England made a mistake in letting him go. Because their usual starter, Younghoe Koo, is sidelined due to an injury, the Falcons signed Romo and made him their immediate starter for a big game…...