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New England Patriots

-- Patriots Decline Cole Strange's 5th-Year Option --
Wed Apr 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots did not pick up OL Cole Strange’s fifth-year team option for 2026.

-- Patriots Release Joe Cardona --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New England Patriots have release LS Joe Cardona. Cardona had been the Patriots long snapper for the past 10 years.

-- Wolf Speaks on TreVeyon Henderson --
Mon Apr 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots GM Eliot Wolf says the team sees rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson as “a three-down back and a really good compliment.”

-- Christian Barmore Reports for the Offseason Program --
Mon Apr 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots DL Christian Barmore reported for the start their offseason program on Monday. The team shared pictures of Barmore reporting to the facility and lifting weights on Monday.

-- Patriots to Draft a Pass-Catching RB? --
Sun Apr 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots will target a pass-catching tailback in this year’s draft. HC Mike Vrabel said adding a young runner is potentially something we would like to do when asked about addressing the position in this year’s draft.

-- Patriots Trade Joe Milton --
Thu Apr 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have acquired QB Joe Milton and a seventh-round draft pick from the New England Patriots in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

-- Ja'Lynn Polk Recovering from Surgery --
Mon Mar 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel says WR Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) is recovering from offseason surgery.

-- Christian Barmore Expected to Work in the Offseason Program --
Mon Mar 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots DL Christian Barmore missed most of last season after being diagnosed with blood clots, but the team is feeling good about his condition as they prepare to start their offseason program. HC Mike Vrabel said on Monday that the team expects Barmore to participate in that work.

-- Stefon Diggs Speaks --
Sat Mar 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports there was a report before WR Stefon Diggs signed with the Patriots that he is running full speed and ahead of schedule when it comes to being cleared for full football work. Diggs didn’t specify exactly what he’s doing during the Friday press conference, but he confirmed that he’s ahead of schedule and “trying to stay there.” Diggs added that he’s planning to reel it back a little bit” in order to ensure that there are no setbacks from pushing too far too fast, but he made it clear he expects to be doing everything when practices begin this summer. “When the whistle blows,” Diggs said. “We’ll see. But right now, I’m ahead of schedule. I’m trying to stay ahead of schedule. I pretty much take it day by day. I try not to put the carriage before the horse, but here we are. Here’s the horse right here. I’ll let you know, though. We’ll keep playing it by ear and I’m going to stay ahead of schedule for now and I’ll let you all know.”

-- Patriots Release Ja'Whaun Bentley --
Fri Mar 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have released veteran LB Ja'Whaun Bentley.

-- Stefon Diggs on Track to Play Week #1 --
Wed Mar 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports new New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs (knee), who’s coming off a torn ACL suffered in Week #8 last year against the Colts, is on track to return for Week #1 of the upcoming season.

-- Patriots to Sign Stefon Diggs --
Tue Mar 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent WR Stefon Diggs reached agreement on a three-year deal worth up to $69 million, including $26 million guaranteed with the New England Patriots.

-- Patriots Re-Sign Christian Elliss --
Mon Mar 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have officially matched the Raiders’ offer sheet to LB Christian Elliss, per source. He’s staying in New England.

-- Stefon Diggs Leaves Patriots Without a Deal --
Thu Mar 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports free-agent WR Stefon Diggs and the Patriots intended to remain in contact after parting ways without a deal in place.

-- Patriots Hosting Stefon Diggs --
Wed Mar 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports free-agent veteran WR Stefon Diggs is meeting with the New England Patriots on Wednesday.

-- Patriots Sign Jack Gibbens --
Wed Mar 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent LB Jack Gibbens to a one-year contract.

-- Patriots Sign Garrett Bradbury --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports free-agent C Garrett Bradbury has reached agreement on a two-year deal worth up to $12 million, including $3.8 million guaranteed, with the New England Patriots. Bradbury started all 88 games he played for the Vikings.

-- Patriots Sign Marcus Epps --
Fri Mar 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent S Marcus Epps to a one-year, $4.4 million contract.

-- Patriots Sign Wes Schweitzer --
Fri Mar 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent OG Wes Schweitzer to a one-year contract.

-- Cooper Kupp's Asking Price is Insane --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Sports Journal reports free-agent WR Cooper Kupp’s asking price is insane compared to where he is at this point in his career. The Patriots have reached out to Cooper Kupp. It is believed the wideout would prefer to stay on the West Coast, but he hasn't closed any doors.

-- Patriots Sign K'Lavon Chaisson --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent DE K'Lavon Chaisson to one-year, $5 million contract.

-- Patriots Release David Andrews --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have released veteran C David Andrews.

-- Patriots Re-Sign Jaylinn Hawkins --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have re-signed S Jaylinn Hawkins to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.

-- Patriots to Sign Mack Hollins --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the New England Patriots are finalizing a multi-year deal with free-agent WR Mack Hollins. It’s a two-year deal with a max value of $10.4M. NFL.com adds the deal is worth $8.4 million that maxes out at $10.4 million.

-- Patriots to Sign Josh Dobbs --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent QB Josh Dobbs has reached agreement with the New England Patriots. He gets a two-year, $8 million deal with $3.8M fully guaranteed, per source.

-- Patriots to Sign Khyiris Tonga --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have agreed to terms with free-agent DT Khyiris Tonga on a one-year, $2.7 million contract.

-- A Reversal: Patriots to Sign Milton Williams --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have agreed to sign free-agent DT Milton Williams in a deal that averages $26M per year. Apparently, Williams shunned an offer from the Panthers that he originally agreed upon to accept more money from the Patriots.

-- Patriots to Sign Morgan Moses --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have agreed to terms with free-agent OT Morgan Moses on a three-year, $24 million contract. The deal is worth up to $28.5 million.

-- Patriots to Sign Carlton Davis --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent CB Carlton Davis has agreed to a three-year $60M contract with the New England Patriots. The deal averages $20M a year and contains $34.5M fully guaranteed.

-- Patriots Sign Robert Spillane --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent LB Robert Spillane.

-- Patriots Trade Davon Godchaux --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New Orleans Saints have acquired DT Davon Godchaux from the Patriots in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick.

-- Patriots Sign Harold Landry --
Sun Mar 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent veteran LB Harold Landry to a three-year contract worth $43.5 million with $26 million fully guaranteed. It has a max value of $48 million.

-- Patriots Re-Sign Austin Hooper --
Sun Mar 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports TE Austin Hooper has re-signed with New England for a one-year, $5 million deal with a max value of $7 million, per source.

-- Chris Godwin Watch --
Fri Mar 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Sports Journal reports per league sources, impending free-agent WR Chris Godwin will be incredibly sought after, assuming he gets to free agency. The Patriots expected to be the driver there. It's gonna cost more money than you would have thought (think in excess of $25 million per) despite the season-ending injury.

-- Patriots Eyeing Chris Godwin --
Mon Mar 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots will “get involved” with impending free-agent WR Chris Godwin if he makes it to free agency unsigned.

-- Davon Godchaux Can Seek a Trade --
Wed Feb 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have given DT Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade.

-- Patriots Release Sione Takitaki --
Wed Feb 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have released LB Sione Takitaki. The Patriots entered the 2025 offseason leading the league in cap space and Takitaki’s release nets them just $2.68 million in cap space with $1 million in dead money.

-- Patriots Release Chukwuma Okorafor --
Mon Feb 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have released OL Chukwuma Okorafor.

-- Patriots Name Todd Downing --
Mon Feb 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Globe reports the New England Patriots have named Todd Downing WRs Coach.

-- Patriots Name Doug Marrone --
Mon Jan 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports the New England Patriots have named Doug Marrone offensive line coach.

-- Patriots Name Thomas Brown --
Mon Jan 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have named Thomas Brown TEs coach/pass game coordinator, per source.

-- Jabrill Peppers Acquitted --
Fri Jan 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots S Jabrill Peppers has been acquitted in his assault and battery trial.

-- Patriots to Name Terrell Williams --
Wed Jan 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who worked with HC Mike Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023, is leaving Detroit to become the Patriots defensive coordinator, sources said.

-- Patriots Expected to Name Josh McDaniels --
Tue Jan 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots are expected to name Josh McDaniels their new offensive coordinator, sources say, his third stint in this role.

-- Patriots Name Mike Vrabel --
Sun Jan 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have named Mike Vrabel Head Coach.

-- Patriots Expeced to Name Mike Vrabel --
Sat Jan 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports the New England Patriots are expected to name former Titans HC Mike Vrabel as the team’s new head coach.

-- Mike Vrabel the Favorite to Land the Patriots HC Job --
Sat Jan 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports former Titans HC Mike Vrabel is the favorite to land the New England Patriots head coaching job.

-- Patriots Interview Mike Vrabel --
Thu Jan 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have completed a head coach interview today with Mike Vrabel in Boston for their head coach position.

-- Bill Belichick Has No Plans to Return to the NFL --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports former Patriots HC Bill Belichick has no plans to return to the NFL.

-- Patriots Interview Two --
Tue Jan 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports the Patriots have completed interviews with Byron Leftwich and Pep Hamilton for their head coach position.

-- Patriots Fire HC Jerod Mayo --
Sun Jan 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have fired HC Jerod Mayo. This firing only affects Mayo. The front office remains intact, as of now.

-- Drake Maye Will Start This Week --
Thu Jan 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt says QB Drake Maye will start this week against the Bills. He also said the team is playing to win the game.

-- Drake Maye Expected to Start This Week --
Wed Jan 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports barring injury, the New England Patriots plan to start rookie QB Drake Maye this week.

-- Patriots Release Yannick Ngakoue --
Tue Dec 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have waived LB Yannick Ngakoue.

-- Drake Maye Could Sit Out Week #18 --
Mon Dec 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots HC Jerod Mayo said everything is in consideration when asked if the team would sit QB Drake Maye this week against the Bills.

-- Patriots NFI Christian Barmore --
Thu Dec 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have placed DL Christian Barmore on the reserve non-football illness list after he experienced some recurring symptoms that required further evaluation.

-- Jerod Mayo Going Nowhere --
Sat Dec 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports HC Jerod Mayo is expected to remain the New England Patriots’ head coach next season.

-- UNC Names Bill Belichick --
Wed Dec 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports UNC has named former Patriots HC Bill Belichick their new head coach. His contract is for three years and $30 million.

-- Patriots Activate Cole Strange --
Tue Dec 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have activated OG Cole Strange (knee) from the reserve PUP list.

-- Patriots Sign Parker Romo to Practice Squad --
Tue Dec 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New England Patriots have signed PK Parker Romo to their practice squad. PK Joey Slye has missed three FGs in the past two games.

-- Patriots Release K.J. Osborn --
Tue Dec 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots and veteran WR K.J. Osborn are mutually parting ways, as he heads to waivers with the opportunity to latch on with another team.

-- Patriots Release Marco Wilson --
Mon Nov 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have waived CB Marco Wilson.

-- Patriots Activate Christian Barmore --
Sat Nov 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have activated DL Christian Barmore from the non-football illness list. Barmore is officially back, and he should play on Sunday.

-- Patriots Release Tyquan Thornton --
Sat Nov 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have released WR Tyquan Thornton. A 2022 second-round pick out of Baylor with blazing speed, Thornton never emerged as the top threat the Patriots had hoped he would after he clocked a 4.28 time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine.

-- Kendrick Bourne Benched for Younger Players --
Sun Nov 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne was informed he may not play today against the Bears as the coaching staff “prioritizes playing time for young players.” Bourne was active but did not see the field against the Bears.

-- Patriots Claim Yannick Ngakoue --
Fri Nov 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have claimed veteran DE Yannick Ngakoue on waivers from the Ravens.

-- Patriots Shopping Davon Godchaux --
Sat Nov 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports New England Patriots DT Davon Godchaux is available ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.

-- Patriots Trade Josh Uche --
Mon Oct 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports the Kansas City Chiefs have acquired LB Josh Uche from the New England Patriots, per source. New England will get a 2026 6th-round draft pick in return.

-- Ja'Lynn Polk Has to Grow Up --
Mon Oct 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots rookie WR Ja'Lynn Polk needs to get over this mental hump. He has to eliminate the dropped passes and be better blocking. The team fully expects him to grow into a receiver that is dependable on run and pass downs, per HC Jerod Mayo.

-- Patriots Release Nick Leverett --
Mon Oct 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have released OL Nick Leverett.

-- Patriots Extend Brenden Schooler --
Fri Oct 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed S Brenden Schooler to a three-year, $9 million contract extension.

-- Drake Maye Will Officially Start This Week --
Wed Oct 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have announced that rookie QB Drake Maye will start this week against the Texans.

-- Jabrill Peppers Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List --
Wed Oct 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL has placed New England Patriots S Jabrill Peppers (multiple felony charges) on the Commissioner Exempt List. Peppers may not practice or attend games while on the list.

-- Drake Maye Will Start This Week --
Tue Oct 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots are planning to start rookie QB Drake Maye this week against the Texans.

-- Drake Maye Could Start This Week --
Mon Oct 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports there is a notable shift in New England Patriots HC Jerod Mayo's answers regarding the quarterback situation in his day-after-game video conference compared to past week. Mayo said last week the way the team won its only game was "unsustainable" and he seems to strongly be considering a switch to rookie QB Drake Maye.

-- Jabrill Peppers Arrested Saturday --
Mon Oct 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots S Jabrill Peppers was arrested Saturday and faces charges including strangulation and drug possession, according to police in Braintree, Massachusetts. eppers, a team captain, didn't play in the Patriots' 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. He had been limited in practice last week because of a shoulder injury, and the team officially ruled him out Saturday. Police announced Peppers' arrest Monday, saying they responded to a disturbance at a residential address early Saturday morning when a caller indicated there was an altercation between two people. Police said Peppers, who turned 29 on Friday, will be charged with "assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a Class B substance believed to be cocaine." The alleged victim was treated at the scene, and Peppers is expected to be arraigned Monday in Quincy (Massachusetts) District Court.

-- Patriots Activate Kendrick Bourne --
Sat Oct 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have activated WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) from the physically unable to perform list.

-- Rhamondre Stevenson Benched for Antonio Gibson --
Fri Oct 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots HC Jerod Mayo commented on his plans at tailback on Sunday: “Had a conversation with RB Rhamondre Stevenson and he won’t be starting … I’ll be upfront and transparent. But he will play. And he understands he has to protect the football going forward…” RB Antonio Gibson will start.

-- Patriots IR Caedan Wallace --
Fri Oct 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have placed OT Caedan Wallace (ankle) on injured reserve. It sounds like he's out at least six weeks.

-- Stevenson Could be Benched for Gibson --
Wed Oct 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBCS Boston reports Patriots HC Jerod Mayo commented on whether he would start RB Antonio Gibson over RB Rhamondre Stevenson, who has fumbled four times in four games: "That's definitely under consideration... We can't preach ball security is job security and still have him out there the majority of the time."

-- Jacoby Brissett Remains Starter --
Mon Sep 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports Patriots HC Jerod Mayo says QB Jacoby Brissett “is 100 percent our starter, and that’s how we’re going to look at this going forward.”

-- Drake Maye Not Ready to Start Yet --
Sun Sep 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports rookie QB Drake Maye is still a ways away from starting for the New England Patriots.

-- Patriots Set to Officially IR Ja'Whaun Bentley --
Wed Sep 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots will place LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (pectoral) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Patriots IR Ja'Whaun Bentley --
Mon Sep 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have placed LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (pectoral) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Patriots Make Player Moves --
Sat Sep 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports the Patriots have elevated OG Michael Jordan and placed OT Chukwuma Okorafor on the exempt/left squad.

-- Patriots Workout Irv Smith --
Mon Sep 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the New England Patriots worked out free-agent TE Irv Smith today.

-- Drake Maye Won't Play for Several Weeks --
Sun Sep 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots plan to sit rookie QB Drake Maye for several weeks at least to begin his career.

-- Patriots Workout Caleb Farley --
Tue Sep 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots worked out free-agent CB Caleb Farley. The 25-year old was a first round pick of the Titans in 2021, but injuries have limited to just 12 games played in his career.

-- Jacoby Brissett Named Starter for Week #1 --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have named QB Jacoby Brissett as their Week #1 starter against the Bengals.

-- Patriots Starting QB to Revealed on Thursday --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots HC Jerod Meyo says the team will announce the starting quarterback for Week #1 on Thursday.

-- Patriots List Two --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have placed DT Christian Barmore on the reserve/non-football injury list, while S Marte Mapu has been placed on injured reserve. Both players have return designations meaning they could take the field later this season.

-- Patriots Release Chad Ryland --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have waived PK Chad Ryland.

-- Patriots Release Bailey Zappe --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have released QB Bailey Zappe.

-- Kendrick Bourne OUT 4+ Games --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne ( torn ACL) is starting the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, making him ineligible for the first four games, per sources.

-- Jacoby Brissett Injures Shoulder --
Sun Aug 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in tonight's preseason finale against the Commanders. After the game, Patriots HC Jerod Mayo tells reporters Brissett would have been able to continue playing. The plan was to play him one series.

-- J.C. Jackson Suspended One Game --
Fri Aug 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free agent CB J.C. Jackson has been suspended for the first game of the 2024 season for violating the personal conduct policy. He is eligible to sign and participate in all preseason activities. His suspension will take effect as of the roster reduction to 53 players.

-- Jacoby Brissett Will Start This Week; Drake Maye Will Play --
Fri Aug 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots HC Jerod Mayo says QB Jacoby Brissett will start the final game of the preseason against the Commanders Rookie QB Drake Maye will also play, as the Patriots continue to evaluate their quarterbacks ahead of their Week #1 contest against the Bengals.

-- Patriots Release Mike Purcell --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have released veteran DT Mike Purcell.

-- Maye & Brissett Will Play This Week --
Wed Aug 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots HC Jerod Mayo says both rookie QB Drake Maye and QB Jacoby Brissett will play in the team’s final preseason game against the Commanders.

-- Hunter Henry Should be Good to Play Week #1 --
Mon Aug 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports Patriots TE Hunter Henry (lower body) has not practiced for the last week. HC Jerod Mayo expressed confidence that he’ll be ready to go against the Bengals in the season opener. “I wouldn’t say it’s in doubt,” Mayo said. “I mean, right now, we got to see. We still have a lot of time. I think he’ll be there. But once again, when he’s ready to play, he’ll be out there.”

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