Last offseason, Patriots star pass rusher Matt Judon embarked on negotiations for a new contract knowing that he was one year away from a contract-year. He even staged a bit of a “hold-in” to start camp, participating in a limited capacity to presumably send a message about his dissatisfaction with the progress of the negotiations. Once again, Judon plans to be in attendance, … [Read more...] about Patriots’ Matt Judon Won’t Hold Out At Minicamp
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/24/24
Friday’s only mid- to late-round draft pick signing: New England Patriots WR Javon Baker (fourth round, UCF) Baker transferred to Orlando after two unproductive years of minimal use at Alabama. Immediately upon arrival, Baker became a major weapon for the Knights. In 2022, he led the team in receiving yards with 56 catches for 796 yards and five touchdowns. This past season, … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/24/24
Latest On Patriots’ Eliot Wolf Decision
The Patriots now officially have their top post-Bill Belichick pieces in place, naming Eliot Wolf their executive VP of player personnel nearly four months after hiring Jerod Mayo to replace the coaching legend on the sideline. Filling these two jobs involved a historically low-volume search. After language in Mayo’s contract allowed the Patriots to work around the Rooney Rule … [Read more...] about Latest On Patriots’ Eliot Wolf Decision
WR DeVante Parker Announces Retirement
MAY 22: The Eagles officially placed Parker on their reserve/retired list Wednesday. Barring a comeback attempt, Parker will wrap his career after seven seasons as a Dolphin, two as a Patriot and two months with the Eagles. MAY 20: DeVante Parker is calling it a career. After signing with the Eagles earlier this offseason, the veteran wide receiver told ESPN’s Adam Schefter … [Read more...] about WR DeVante Parker Announces Retirement
JuJu Smith-Schuster Says He’s Fully Healthy
Following a disastrous first season in New England, JuJu Smith-Schuster is confident he’ll rebound in 2024. The veteran told reporters (including Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald) that he’s 100-percent healthy heading into Patriots OTAs. Smith-Schuster estimated that he was around 60-percent at this time last year. The veteran wide receiver underwent knee surgery shortly after … [Read more...] about JuJu Smith-Schuster Says He’s Fully Healthy
Poll: Which Team Is Chiefs’ Top AFC Threat?
Representation in Super Bowls has not stretched wide in the AFC over the past decade. Since 2013, all of four franchises — the Broncos, Patriots, Chiefs and Bengals — have represented the conference in Super Bowls. The NFC in that span has produced seven Super Bowl entrants. Since 2001, QB-driven graphics regarding Super Bowl participation primarily feature four faces — those … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Team Is Chiefs’ Top AFC Threat?
The Biggest Wide Receiver Contract In Each Team’s History
This offseason has brought changes to the wide receiver market, but a host of wideouts chosen early in the 2020 draft have taken center stage. Additional raises to the WR market’s ceiling are likely on tap, with the Vikings (Justin Jefferson) and Cowboys (CeeDee Lamb) employing a pass catcher due a monster raise. Most NFL teams have authorized a big-ticket (by today’s … [Read more...] about The Biggest Wide Receiver Contract In Each Team’s History
NFL Front Office Updates: Commanders, Chiefs, Patriots
Former Commanders director of pro personnel Chris Polian is on his way to work under one of his former employees. According to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, Polian, a former vice president and general manager with the Colts, is heading to Cleveland to work under Browns general manager Andrew Berry, who was a scout in Indianapolis under Polian. Polian will serve as a front … [Read more...] about NFL Front Office Updates: Commanders, Chiefs, Patriots
Patriots G Cole Strange Could Miss Start Of 2024 Season
Cole Strange saw his second season with the Patriots come to an abrupt end in December. The knee injury which forced him to end the campaign on injured reserve is threatening to keep him sidelined into the fall. New England’s starting left guard is expected to miss the beginning of the 2024 campaign, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He adds Strange could be unavailable … [Read more...] about Patriots G Cole Strange Could Miss Start Of 2024 Season