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A player's equipment may not necessarily be of great interest to many sports fans, but that hasn't stopped Tom Brady's helmet choice from becoming a somewhat significant storyline this summer in Foxboro.
It was known early Sunday that rookie first-round running back Sony Michel would not suit up for the Patriots' season opener. Later in the morning, the remainder of the Patriots' inactives was released.
But in the 11th hour, we know that McDaniels was wooed by Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick to stay in New England. Now we have some more detail on how, exactly, Kraft kept the coach.
Alex Guerrero may not be a source of controversy this season. That's the goal at least, according to a new report.
Rob Gronkowski reported ended the trade talks when he said he only wanted to play for the New England Patriots.
EVERYTHING you need to know ahead of the Patriots' Week 1 clash with the Houston Texans.
The Patriots are a relatively healthy bunch heading into Sunday's season opener against the Houston Texans.
With Week 1 of the NFL season upon us, Tom Brady isn't letting any of the "hot topics" get in the way of his task at hand.
Not everyone thinks the Patriots will start the 2018 season at 1-0.
Imagine The GOAT teaming up with The King.
Even with the new season underway, and last year's Super Bowl now a distant memory, the Philadelphia Eagles are still doing their best to troll the New England Patriots.
Heading into the 2018 NFL season, things feel a little different surrounding the New England Patriots.
All offseason long, nothing but questions have surrounded the New England Patriots. Now it's finally time to get some answers.
The Patriots have named their six team captains for the 2018 season, with a few new names on the list.
Just a few days before opening up their 2018 season against the Houston Texans, the New England Patriots have signed a guy who used to play for the Houston Texans.
If we do take Tom Brady at his word, we're left to wonder what exactly he might still be seeking to accomplish before closing the book on his football career.
The Patriots reportedly worked out eight players on Wednesday, including veteran wide receiver Kendall Wright.
Nobody cares about your Super Bowl pick.
With Week 1 of the NFL season in full swing, the Patriots had perfect attendance at Wednesday's practice.
Tom Brady released a brief, five-minute epilogue to the "Tom vs. Time" docuseries on Wednesday, and Patriots fans are going to like it. A lot.
With his reworked contract out of the way, all that is on the mind of Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is football.
The quarterback of the Patriots is apparently backing the message behind Nike's new ad featuring Colin Kaepernick.
For several weeks now, Tom Brady's new helmet has been the talk of the town. Apparently, that's all been for naught.
There will be a lot of pressure on Trent Brown this season to step in and fill the shoes of Nate Solder. So far, without even having stepped on the field for a real game, the left tackle is not off to the most promising start.
The Houston Texans are a dangerous team -- one fully capable of starting the year with an upset victory over Bill Belichick and Co. Here are but a few reasons why.
A funeral service was held in Wellesley for the two children who were allegedly murdered by their mother last month.
When it comes to resiliency and overcoming adversity, there is no finer example than new Babson College graduate Jake Thibeault.
It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat people suffering with mental health issues.
Eliza Williamson has struggled with mental health all her life, but after undergoing recovery, she made it her mission to help others struggling in Massachusetts.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
A funeral service was held in Wellesley for the two children who were allegedly murdered by their mother last month.
Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat people suffering with mental health issues.
It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.