Diggs sees similarities in Maye with his former QB.

As the New England Patriots looked to upgrade quarterback Drake Maye’s supporting cast this offseason, the team agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract with free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

Diggs, who has briefly connected with Maye over text since the signing, is ready to get to work with his new teammate — who he already sees similarities in with one of his former quarterback.

“Oh, I’m excited. I really look forward to it,” Diggs said. “It’s crazy because when you ask around, he has a lot of similarities —...

Lachey projects as a late-round selection in this year’s draft.

With Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper both back in 2025, the New England Patriots tight end position is in some able hands. However, there are questions about both the depth behind them and the long-term outlook at the position.

If the Patriots want to address both, they can look at what is considered a deep draft at tight end. One of the later-round options to keep an eye on is Luke Lachey out of Iowa.

Hard facts

Name: Luke Lachey

Position: Tight end

School: Iowa

Opening day age: 24...

It seemed like the chances of the New England Patriots drafting one of the top players in the class was lost when it received the No. 4 pick, but that could change come April.

The Tennesee Titans and Cleveland Browns seem likely to take Cam Ward and Abdul Carter, respectively. The New York Giants could be in the quarterback business, depending on how they feel about Shedeur Sanders. That would set up the scenario of the Patriots selecting two-way superstar Travis Hunter.

NESN’s George Balekji and CLNS Media’s Taylor Kyles discussed New England draft plans on the latest “Foxboro Rush.”...

Stefon Diggs will provide a big help for Drake Maye, but he also can provide value in other ways for the Patriots.

New England officially introduced the 31-year-old Friday. The All-Pro wide receiver relished the opportunity to play with Maye and continue to be successful in Foxboro, Mass., Diggs enters his 11th season in the NFL and will be one of the more experienced wide receivers in the locker room. That should prove to be valuable for talent the front office hopes bounce back after a rough season.

“It’s more from the experience of the highs and the lows, I...

Diggs suffered a torn ACL in October.

Following an ACL tear in late October last season, the timing of wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ debut with the New England Patriots is up in the air for 2025.

Just five months removed from injury, however, Diggs sees himself ahead of schedule.

“I’m ahead of schedule, trying to stay ahead of schedule,” Diggs said Friday at Gillette Stadium during his introductory press conference. “I’ve been pretty serious about the grind process as afar as that we’re rehabbing and everything, so shoutout Dr. Reef.

“I’m ahead of schedule right now, I’m trying to stay...

The Patriots are parting ways with another longtime team captain.

Just three weeks after releasing their longest-tenured offensive player, David Andrews, the New England Patriots have done the same to their longest-tenured defender. Linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, who spent the last seven seasons with the club, will be released after seven seasons.

Let’s analyze what the move means for the team.

Patriots tenure to remember

All NFL draft picks are coin flips to a degree, something that is especially true in final few rounds. The Patriots turning Bentley from fifth-round draft pick to multi-year starter and team captain therefore goes...

Stay up to date with all the Patriots’ free agency news and rumors.

For a second straight offseason, the New England Patriots are entering free agency with a different head coach in place. After Jerod Mayo ran the show last year, it is now Mike Vrabel’s turn to try to bring the team back to relevance following three straight losing seasons.

The task at hand will not be an easy one, but Vrabel and the Patriots’ front office led by executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf do have plenty of resources at their disposal: besides owning the fourth...

Drake Maye sure seemed excited when news broke that Stefon Diggs planned to sign a free-agent contract with the Patriots.

So, how does the star wide receiver feel about teaming up with New England’s franchise quarterback?

“I’m excited,” Diggs told reporters Friday, per a team-provided video. “I really look forward to it. It’s crazy, when you ask around, people say through the grapevine that he acts like Josh (Allen). That was my guy, so I look forward to meeting and connecting with him.”

Diggs, even after recovery from a torn ACL injury, likely will be leaps and bounds better than...

There was some mixed reporting after Adam Schefter revealed Stefon Diggs intended to sign with the Patriots.

After breaking the news, the ESPN NFL insider claimed Diggs was “on track” to play Week 1 of the 2025 season. Boston Sports Journal’s Greg Bedard wasn’t so sure, as he thought that was an “optimistic” target for the veteran receiver who tore his ACL last October.

So, when New England’s newest addition met with the media Friday, Diggs himself was able to share the latest on his rehab. The four-time Pro Bowl selection was asked, point-blank, when he expects to be a...

The Patriots officially introduced Stefon Diggs on Friday, and the star wide receiver quickly showed the personality he’ll bring to Foxboro, Mass.

New England signed Diggs to a three-year, $69 million contract that includes $26 million guaranteed. The 31-year-old confirmed on social media and in his news conference that Mike Vrabel was a motivating factor in signing with the Patriots. Diggs also revealed a memorable introduction to his new head coach.

“I told him he was young and handsome,” Diggs told reporters of when he first met Vrabel, per the Patriots. “He’s still kinda young, but I don’t know about...

Mike Vrabel didn’t stay sentimental with his culture shift, and it led to the departures of notable Patriots players.

That culture shift continued Friday when it was reported that New England would release Ja’Whaun Bentley. That meant Joe Cardona was the last player from the franchise’s last Super Bowl run. Bentley’s departure came after the Patriots released David Andrews and allowed Jonathan Jones and Deatrich Wise to walk.

Vrabel promised changes when he became head coach and that included players who he believes fit the culture he wanted to cultivate. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Patriots made more...

Ja’Whaun Bentley’s Patriots release prompted immediate noteworthy player reactions, both inside and outside of New England’s locker room.

Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez seemingly was stunned by the news about Bentley, who announced he was leaving the Patriots in a social media post Friday. Davon Godchaux, who New England traded earlier this month, didn’t appear to be surprised to hear about his ex-teammate moving on.

“It’s no loyalty, and it never will be! As a player you always have to do what’s best for you!!” Godchaux posted to X.

To be fair, we don’t know with absolute certainty that Godchaux’s post...