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Patriots Request Interview With Lions OC Ben Johnson

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According to Albert Breer, the Patriots have requested an interview with Lions OC Ben Johnson for their head coaching vacancy.  Johnson is widely viewed to be one of the premier coaching candidates available in this cycle and plans to be selective about which teams he interviews with. For example, he’s not interested in coaching the Jets and won’t interview with them.  This is … [Read more...] about Patriots Request Interview With Lions OC Ben Johnson

David Andrews Wants To Remain With Patriots In 2025

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According to Zack Cox, Patriots C David Andrews wants to remain with New England in 2025 if the new regime will have him. Andrews cited QB Drake Maye as a reason he wants to return as Maye didn’t become the starter until after Andrews suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.  Regarding his shoulder surgery, Andrews said it went well and stated his goal of playing football … [Read more...] about David Andrews Wants To Remain With Patriots In 2025

Mike Vrabel Early Favorite For Patriots HC Vacancy?

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NBC Sports’ Tom Curran says it’s fair to say former Titans HC Mike Vrabel is the No. 1 candidate for the Patriots following the firing of former HC Jerod Mayo. That’s a common link in NFL circles as well, per Mike Giardi who polled several of his league sources. All of them expected Vrabel to be New England’s next head coach.  The link makes considerable sense on paper, as … [Read more...] about Mike Vrabel Early Favorite For Patriots HC Vacancy?

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Retaining De Facto GM Eliot Wolf, Other Nuggets From Season-Ending Presser

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In his season-ending press conference, Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he plans to retain de facto GM Eliot Wolf as the head of the front office in 2025, and that Wolf will be a part of the process of hiring a new head coach.  “We are looking for people working together, and they will be staying on,” Kraft said via Tom Pelissero. Asked about whether former Titans HC Mike … [Read more...] about Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Retaining De Facto GM Eliot Wolf, Other Nuggets From Season-Ending Presser

Patriots Signing Seven Players To Futures Deals

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According to Doug Kyed, the Patriots are signing the following players to futures contracts: DT Marcus Harris CB D.J. James WR John Jiles OT Caleb Jones LB Andrew Parker Jr. S Mark Perry K John Parker Romo Jones, 25, wound up going undrafted back in 2022. He later signed a three-year rookie contract with the Packers. Green Bay waived Jones at the start of the 2022 season … [Read more...] about Patriots Signing Seven Players To Futures Deals

NFL Rumors: Jerod Mayo Fired, Alex Van Pelt’s Future, Aaron Rodgers, Bills

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Bills The Bills became the first team in NFL history to finish a season with 30 passing touchdowns and 30 rushing touchdowns in their loss to the Patriots in Week 18. (Jordan Schultz) Bills RB James Cook rushed for his 16th touchdown of the season and tied Hall of Fame RB O.J. Simpson for the most rushing touchdowns in a single season in the history of the franchise. Bills OL … [Read more...] about NFL Rumors: Jerod Mayo Fired, Alex Van Pelt’s Future, Aaron Rodgers, Bills

Patriots Defacto GM Eliot Wolf Considered Safe

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According to Jonathan Jones, the Patriots’ decision to fire HC Jerod Mayo on Sunday does not impact the team’s front office. Jones reports that Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf, who is essentially the team’s defacto GM, is considered safe. There have been some reports in recent weeks that at least some changes and/or additions could be coming to … [Read more...] about Patriots Defacto GM Eliot Wolf Considered Safe

NFL Transactions: Saturday 1/4

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49ers Elevated C Drake Nugent and WR Trent Taylor from their practice squad. Placed G Spencer Burford and LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles on injured reserve. Signed DE Alex Barrett and LB DaShaun White from their practice squad to the active roster. Bears Elevated G Chris Glaser from their practice squad. Bengals Elevated DT Domenique Davis and WR Kendric Pryor from their … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 1/4