Patriots Minicamp Day 1 Recap: Mac Jones 'Dialed In,' Jonnu Smith Apparently Tweaks Hamstring
Stephon Gilmore's absence made news in the morning, but here's what took place with the players who did show up for the mandatory work.
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Stephon Gilmore's absence made news in the morning, but here's what took place with the players who did show up for the mandatory work.
One thing that's been made very clear with Bill Belichick over the past two decades is that bad weather is no excuse to be late or miss work. Until now?
We just found out where Stephon Gilmore stands with regard to his place on the 2021 New England Patriots.
Cam Newton is not taking part in any on-field activities after injuring his throwing hand during OTAs, but Patriots head coach Bill Belchick doesn't sound too concerned with the ailment.
Bill Belichick said he's confident that everyone in the organization has the resources to be well-educated on COVID-19 vaccines.
Bill Belichick's reputation as a head coach took a slight hit last year, when the Patriots finished 7-9 in the franchise's first season in the era of "Life After Brady." But that doesn't mean that Belichick isn't still near the top of the NFL's coaching totem pole.
Many are wondering how Brad Stevens will handle the shift from head coach to Celtics president. Bill Belichick is not one of them, as he has all the confidence that Stevens will thrive in his new role.
Each season, Bill Belichick inches closer and closer to Don Shula's all-time wins record. But former Dolphins quarterback and Hall of Famer Dan Marino hopes that Belichick never gets there.
The Patriots long snapper says there is a different energy in the building knowing that fans will be returning to Gillette Stadium in the fall.
OTAs are in full swing in Foxboro, with most of the attention on the Cam Newton-Mac Jones battle at quarterback.
On Thursday, head coach Bill Belichick was asked if he has "any sense" as whether or not Hightower will return to the Patriots.
The praise is pouring in for Adam Vinatieri after the kicker announced his retirement on Wednesday, including one of the highest compliment from Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
Dont'a Hightower opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. Might he be opting out for good?
Julian Edelman will be watching the upcoming Patriots season from afar as a former player, but he still sounds pretty invested in all things New England football -- especially the quarterback competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones.
As a long-time college football analyst for CBS, Gar Danielson has seen some incredible quarterback play through his years. He's also seen a lot of those incredible college quarterbacks turn into pretty good NFL quarterbacks, and he's confident that Mac Jones will follow suite for the New England Patriots.
We heard that there were some pretty big changes in the Patriots' approach to this year's NFL Draft, and that all started with the man in charge: Bill Belichick.
When the first round of last week's NFL Draft was playing out, things kind of broke the Patriots' way. The team was able to land Mac Jones at No. 15 without having to give up any extra assets to get him. Apparently, that wasn't for lack of effort from at least one other team.
Jimmy Garoppolo was asked if he would've welcomed a return to the Patriots.
Ernie Adams was an important part of the Patriots for 21 years. But nobody really knows what he did.
Ernie Adams is calling it a career.
While there's a long way to go between now and Week 1, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky said Monday that the Patriots should put the rookie under center as soon as possible.
Bill Belichick's public praise came not long after the coach spoke even more highly about Ernie Adams behind closed doors.
Bill Belichick -- the fiercest, most serious football coach alive -- took 8 full seconds to joke around in the middle of a draft. Certainly, nobody on earth saw this one coming.
Shortly after the NFL Draft concluded on Saturday night, Bill Belichick announced that Ernie Adams, a longtime member of the Patriots football staff, had worked his final draft.
Bill Belichick seemingly wanted to make amends for a terse response given a night earlier. The insight he provided gave a rare look into the Patriots' draft process.
The owner of a Milford shop that repairs snowplows says their phones have been ringing off the hook.
Patriots fans with Monday flights home from Denver hope a win will take the sting out of any travel woes.
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night.
With a massive winter storm forecasted to blanket New England with a foot or more of snow on Sunday, cities and towns across the Commonwealth are already preparing.
People across Massachusetts are preparing for a stretch of bitter cold and snow by stocking up on supplies and making sure critical equipment is working.
How much snow will Boston get from a monster winter storm this weekend? Here's the latest weather forecast.
Much like the Patriots in the playoffs, Boston has been on "snow hiatus" for the last several years.
Gas and electric bills in Massachusetts are about to go down temporarily, according to Gov. Maura Healey. But there's a catch.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivered her third State of the Commonwealth address from the State House in Boston Thursday night.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Patriots offense could potentially get a boost during the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was asked if he had any response to Broncos coach Sean Payton saying Denver fans would have two weeks to rest up before the Super Bowl.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.