Continuing with a trend from earlier this offseason, the Patriots have retained another in-house player for years to come. New England has reached agreement on an extension with defensive tackle Christian Barmore, as first reported by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds this pact is four years in length, and it carries a maximum value of $92MM. As a … [Read more...] about Pats, Christian Barmore Agree To Extension
Patriots Exploring Trade Back Into First Round
Owners of the No. 3 pick, the Patriots are positioned to add a quarterback with their first choice in tonight’s draft. The team may not be finished in round one following a selection in that regard, however. New England has “explored” the possibility of trading late into the first-round order, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports. The team’s next highest selection is No. 34, and a move … [Read more...] about Patriots Exploring Trade Back Into First Round
Drake Maye Latest: Patriots, Ownership, Daniels, McCarthy, Giants, Vikings
5:58pm: To little surprise, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports teams around the league believe New England will retain the third overall pick and use it on Maye. That would meet the team’s goal of adding a prospect capable of becoming a franchise passer and fall in line with the way draft winds have been blowing for quite some time. It would also, of course, increase attention … [Read more...] about Drake Maye Latest: Patriots, Ownership, Daniels, McCarthy, Giants, Vikings
Patriots Select QB Drake Maye At No. 3
After suffering their worst record in more than 30 years, it was an offseason of change in New England. The Patriots are hoping to get back to their winning ways sooner than later, and the organization will be counting on their No. 3 pick to help guide the way. The Patriots have selected North Carolina QB Drake Maye with the third-overall pick. This is New England’s first … [Read more...] about Patriots Select QB Drake Maye At No. 3
Patriots, Vikings Inquired About Trade For Chargers’ Justin Herbert
Two of the six teams to end up with quarterbacks in the first round, the Patriots and Vikings began new chapters Thursday night. Extensive Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy ties to both organizations emerged during the pre-draft process, and each is tied to a rookie deal that could run through 2028 via the fifth-year option. That did not stop both teams from a Hail Mary trade pitch … [Read more...] about Patriots, Vikings Inquired About Trade For Chargers’ Justin Herbert
Patriots, 49ers Discussed Deebo Samuel
The 49ers may have gone deeper in trade talks involving Brandon Aiyuk, but Deebo Samuel‘s name emerged as available Thursday night as well. Potentially aiming to split up their long-running wide receiver tandem as costs on their offense escalate, the 49ers took calls on their starters. While the Jaguars are a team known to have asked about Aiyuk, CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson … [Read more...] about Patriots, 49ers Discussed Deebo Samuel
Giants Sent Patriots Offer For No. 3, Aimed To Land Drake Maye
4:05pm: Providing further details on the Giants’ efforts, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports New York included its 2025 first-round pick in the final offer for No. 3. The team therefore matched the Vikings in that respect, making it notable New England elected to remain in place in lieu of adding extra Day 1 capital next year. 2:00pm: The pre-draft reporting that … [Read more...] about Giants Sent Patriots Offer For No. 3, Aimed To Land Drake Maye
Bills, Patriots, Cardinals Receiving Trade Calls
Like always, the teams at the top of the Day 2 draft order hold considerable leverage. In the case of 2024, that means the Bills are a team to watch closely as the start of second round approaches. After trading down twice on Thursday, Buffalo owns pick No. 33. To little surprise, that has resulted in calls from suitors looking to move up the board, per Ian Rapoport of NFL … [Read more...] about Bills, Patriots, Cardinals Receiving Trade Calls
Patriots Deal No. 34 Pick To Chargers
The Chargers are moving up three spots, using the Patriots’ No. 34 position to do so. New England will slide down three places, picking up Nos. 37 and 110 from Los Angeles. The Bolts will add No. 137. This swap of fourth-rounders will lead to the Chargers selecting Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey. The Bolts passed on a glaring need to add Joe Alt in Round 1; they will … [Read more...] about Patriots Deal No. 34 Pick To Chargers