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Jacoby Brissett Enters Training Camp As Patriots’ Starting QB

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The Patriots were one of six teams which invested a first-round pick in a quarterback this spring. As expected, however, rookie Drake Maye will not enter training camp atop the depth chart. “I don’t think there’s any doubt, Jacoby [Brissett] is the starting quarterback at this point in time,” head coach Jerod Mayo said on Tuesday (via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald). Pulling … [Read more...] about Jacoby Brissett Enters Training Camp As Patriots’ Starting QB

Patriots Could Pursue CB Depth

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The Patriots’ cornerbacks corps is set to look a bit different in 2024. Myles Bryant, Jalen Mills, and J.C. Jackson accounted for 1,743 snaps last season but are no longer on the roster. The team can still feel comfortable atop their depth chart; Jonathan Jones returns after emerging as an outside CB in 2023, and the team will also welcome back 2023 first-round pick Christian … [Read more...] about Patriots Could Pursue CB Depth

Patriots Inquire On Brandon Aiyuk; 49ers Eyeing $26-$27MM-Per-Year Deal

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Brandon Aiyuk having not requested a trade during months-long negotiations with the 49ers separated this situation from the 2022 Deebo Samuel saga, but given the lack of progress on terms, it certainly did not seem out of the question Aiyuk would roll out a request to be moved. With a request coming Tuesday, outside interest has re-emerged. Count the Patriots as a team that … [Read more...] about Patriots Inquire On Brandon Aiyuk; 49ers Eyeing $26-$27MM-Per-Year Deal

Gambling Charges Dropped Against Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte

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In January, second-year Patriots wideout Kayshon Boutte was arrested on gambling and computer fraud charges. Those charges have now been dropped, though, as detailed by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Boutte faced one felony count of computer fraud in addition to a misdemeanor of gaming prohibited by someone under 21 stemming from an alleged betting scheme during his time at LSU. He was … [Read more...] about Gambling Charges Dropped Against Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte

Latest On Patriots, Matt Judon

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Matt Judon‘s contract situation remains one worth watching closely. The Patriots edge rusher is set to enter the final year of his current deal, and mixed signals have been sent recently with respect to whether or not an extension will be worked out in the near future. Judon himself does not foresee a long-term deal coming to fruition, though time still remains to negotiate a … [Read more...] about Latest On Patriots, Matt Judon

Patriots To Move Michael Onwenu Back To RG?

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This offseason, the Patriots tapped offensive lineman Michael Onwenu as a core piece of their foundation, signing the versatile blocker to a three-year, $57MM contract. Shortly thereafter, we heard that New England planned to keep him at right tackle, where he took most of his snaps last season. However, that plan may have changed. As Paul Perillo of the team’s official … [Read more...] about Patriots To Move Michael Onwenu Back To RG?

Patriots, Matt Judon Not Close To Extension Agreement

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Uncertainty remains with respect to Matt Judon‘s financial future. The Patriots edge rusher has been floated as one of the next players around the league to receive a lucrative new deal, but plenty of progress between team and player may need to be made for that to be possible. Judon himself recently hinted on social media that he does not expect to land an extension from New … [Read more...] about Patriots, Matt Judon Not Close To Extension Agreement