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Steve Belichick Addresses Patriots Departure

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Bill Belichick is no longer in place with the Patriots, and his sons took varied approaches with respect to their football futures. Brian Belichick is still on New England’s staff as safeties coach, but his brother Steve departed the NFL coaching ranks this offseason. The latter took the defensive coordinator job at Washington in February. That move allowed him to reunite … [Read more...] about Steve Belichick Addresses Patriots Departure

NFL Staff Updates: Titans, Patriots, Hightower

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The Titans announced a number of new hires and promotions within their front office staff recently. While we had already reported on a number of these, there were a few updates that we were not yet aware of. Dale Thompson has been promoted to assistant director, college scouting. He’s in his 14th year with the team after breaking into the league doing pro scouting for the … [Read more...] about NFL Staff Updates: Titans, Patriots, Hightower

Patriots QBs Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye To Share First-Team Reps

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To little surprise, Jacoby Brissett has found himself atop quarterback the depth chart this offseason as the Patriots develop first-round rookie Drake Maye. The latter will have the opportunity to spend at least some time with the starting offense during training camp, though. “[I]t’s the second week of training camp,” head coach Jerod Mayo said when addressing the media (h/t … [Read more...] about Patriots QBs Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye To Share First-Team Reps

Latest On Patriots, Matt Judon

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The Patriots ended one contract dispute yesterday by reaching an extension agreement with defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. The future of edge rusher Matt Judon remains a key talking point, however. The latter did not participate in Monday’s padded practice, the first one of training camp. Judon was then absent altogether from Tuesday’s practice with communication ongoing … [Read more...] about Latest On Patriots, Matt Judon

Patriots Sign DT Mike Purcell

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In need of depth along the defensive interior following Christian Barmore‘s blood clots diagnosis, the Patriots have brought in Mike Purcell. The veteran agreed to a deal on Thursday, per an announcement from his agency. Purcell is a veteran of eight seasons, with his past five campaigns coming in Denver. The 33-year-old did not survive roster cuts last year, but he was … [Read more...] about Patriots Sign DT Mike Purcell

AFC East Notes: Jets, Godchaux, Fins, Bills

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Aaron Rodgers made a surprising push to come back from a September Achilles surgery last season. That predictably ended without the Jets quarterback suiting up again. Robert Saleh is now planning to keep his starter on ice until the games count again. The fourth-year Jets HC said he does not expect Rodgers to play during the preseason, though he noted (via the New York Post’s … [Read more...] about AFC East Notes: Jets, Godchaux, Fins, Bills

Patriots Submit Offers To Matt Judon?

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1:47pm: Pushing back on these reports, Judon has denied (via his X account) the Patriots have extended him an offer. While this could boil down to the difference between a 2024-only adjustment and a true extension, Judon remains at odds with the team ahead of his fourth season in New England. 12:19pm: Matt Judon‘s Patriots situation has shifted considerably since training camp … [Read more...] about Patriots Submit Offers To Matt Judon?