Nicole Yang
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Devin McCourty puts up 37 billboards across Massachusetts thanking Patriots fans
McCourty, who announced his retirement Friday, is expressing his gratitude for the support over his 13-year career. → Read More
Your Patriots free agency primer: Who could walk, what they need, and players to know
The Patriots need a receiver and a tackle. They've got 16 free agents — including Jakobi Meyers and Damien Harris — who could walk. Our reporters offer their insight and analysis as things begin to heat up. → Read More
What is wide receiver Jakobi Meyers worth on the open market?
Projections have Meyers earning $12.5 million annually over four years, but that number could climb into the $18 million range, depending on whom you ask. → Read More
Broncos coach Sean Payton still might hire Matt Patricia
Payton chose Vance Joseph to be Denver’s defensive coordinator last week, but said Tuesday he plans to chat with Patricia this week about a potential coaching role. → Read More
Where the Patriots might look to improve their offense on the margins
While receiver and offensive line present the most obvious areas of improvement, the Patriots could use some shoring up elsewhere on the offense. → Read More
Patriots defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington interviewed for two defensive coordinator jobs
Covington spoke with the Cardinals (who instead hired Nick Rallis) and the Chargers. → Read More
Patriots will have lots of options to fortify their offensive line
There very likely will be at least one opening on the line, with Isaiah Wynn seemingly out of favor. → Read More
Free agency might not be the best way for the Patriots to upgrade at receiver
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Allen Lazard, and in-house candidate Jakobi Meyers are the top options in the talent pool this offseason. → Read More
Ex-Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler tells tales of his two very different Super Bowl experiences
Butler on his relationship with Bill Belichick: “It’s not bad. It’s not good. It’s just balanced. Bill is going to be Bill.” → Read More
Robert Kraft says Bill O’Brien was ‘an excellent choice’ to be Patriots offensive coordinator
The Patriots owner discussed the team's major offseason hiring Friday morning at a Super Bowl breakfast. → Read More
Here are four Patriots-related thoughts from Super Bowl week
For a team that was synonymous with the Super Bowl for the better part of two decades, the Patriots were almost entirely absent from the festivities this year. → Read More
Rob Gronkowski will return to the football field this weekend. Well, sort of.
The former Patriots tight end will attempt a 25-yard field goal as part of a live commercial during the Super Bowl, and he's getting tips from Adam Vinatieri. → Read More
Those at Fox are OK with waiting another year for Tom Brady to join the team
Perhaps Brady wants to keep the door open for the 2023 season, just in case he gets the itch to take the field once more. → Read More
Patriots TE coach Nick Caley being hired by Rams for same position
The 40-year-old Caley, who spent the last eight seasons on coach Bill Belichick’s staff, had interviewed for multiple offensive coordinator jobs this hiring cycle, but was passed over by the Patriots and Jets. → Read More
Tom Brady remains a topic of discussion as game’s best heap praise on the recently retired (again) quarterback
Brady’s past year, the only losing season of his career, sure didn’t do much to change the opinions of his competitors. → Read More
Bill O’Brien has his interview with Patriots for offensive coordinator job
O’Brien, considered a favorite among the candidates, is currently Alabama’s offensive coordinator but his contract expires Feb. 28. → Read More
After Monday’s playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Brady is noncommittal when it comes to his future
Monday night’s game could have been Tom Brady’s last, or, at the very least, his last as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. → Read More
A look at some likely candidates to be the Patriots’ new offensive coordinator
The team made it known that interviews for the position will begin next week. Here are six names to keep in mind. → Read More
Patriots assistant Jerod Mayo wants to be an NFL head coach. Will it happen during this hiring cycle?
Mayo is already drawing interest for a defensive coordinator position, and he has made no secret of his desire to advance his coaching career. → Read More
Close friends Devin McCourty and Matthew Slater face the prospect of retiring at the same time
Their on-field contributions are just the beginning when it comes to capturing their impact for the Patriots. Their presence in the locker room is immeasurable. → Read More