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Patriots release veteran center, captain David Andrews in ongoing remaking of roster
His departure means there are now no remaining offensive starters from the Patriots’ 2018 Super Bowl championship team.
Former teammate says 'hyper-competitive' Mike Vrabel can restore winning culture as Patriots coach
Mike Vrabel stood out for his competitiveness as a Patriots linebacker in the early 2000s, said former teammate Matt Chatham. Chatham hopes that Vrabel will bring back the tough, winning...
The Patriots have fired coach Jerod Mayo. Now what?
The Patriots are once again in need of a new head coach just a year after Jerod Mayo took over for Bill Belichick. Khari D. Thompson of Boston.com joins WBUR's...
Patriots fire coach Jerod Mayo shortly after beating Bills to finish his lone season at 4-13
Owner Robert Kraft announced the firing of head coach Jerod Mayo in a statement shortly after New England closed its 4-13 season with a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills....
Patriots center David Andrews to have season-ending shoulder surgery
New England Patriots center David Andrews is expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery. Coach Jerod Mayo made the announcement on Wednesday.
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Patriots win Jerod Mayo's debut as coach, beating mistake-prone Bengals 16-10
Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 120 yards and a first-quarter touchdown, Joey Slye kicked three field goals and the New England Patriots won Jerod Mayo’s debut as coach, beating the mistake-prone...
Patriots kick off season, new era under coach Mayo on Sunday
ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition to share his predictions for what's ahead this season.
Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has selected Jacoby Brissett the starting quarterback for New England’s season opener, giving him the spot over rookie first-round draft pick Drake Maye.
Patriots agree to trade QB Mac Jones to the Jaguars for a 6th-round draft pick, AP source says
The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to acquire New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones for a sixth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft according to a person with knowledge of the...
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says 'everything under consideration' as new era begins
A new era has started with the New England Patriots with the introduction of former player and assistant Jerod Mayo as the franchise's 15th coach in team history. He takes...
Bill Belichick loses in possible final game as Patriots coach
New York Jets snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Patriots with a 17-3 win Sunday in what could have been head coach Bill Belichick's final game with the franchise...
Tom Brady returns to hero's welcome in New England and declares himself a 'Patriot for life'
Brady took the stage during a ceremony at halftime of the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and declared himself “a Patriot for life.” Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced Brady...
A beginner's guide to the 2023 New England Patriots season
ESPN reporter Mike Reiss joined WBUR’s Morning Edition for a primer on this year’s Patriots as they enter the 2023 season. If you’re tuning in for their first game of...
Patriots sign ex-Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott to 1-year, $4 million deal, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal says three-time Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott has signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots worth $4 million.
Pats kick off season this Sunday in Miami
Joining WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to preview the season is Mike Reiss, who covers the Patriots for ESPN.
New Jersey man pleads guilty in Brady Super Bowl ring scam
Prosecutors say in 2017, Scott Spina, Jr. bought a Patriots’ 2016 Super Bowl championship ring from a player who then left the team. Spina sold it and used the...
Tom Brady has retired after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles
“This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore,” Brady wrote in a lengthy post on Instagram. “I...
Pats lose to Dolphins, head to playoffs
ESPN's Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy to discuss.
Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale
The Miami Dolphins finished their season by defeating the playoff-bound New England Patriots 33-24. The Patriots are headed to the playoffs as a wild card.
Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17
Brady broke Drew Brees' NFL career passing yardage record and became the fourth quarterback with victories against all 32 NFL teams, joining Brees, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning.