University of Florida hiring Patriots special teams assistant Joe Houston, per report

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Joe Houston spent the past four seasons on New England’s staff. After four seasons with the New England Patriots, Joe Houston will be returning to the collegiate ranks. The Florida Gators plan to add the former kicker as a special teams analyst, as reported Sunday by 247Sports’ Jacob Rudner, with …

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Patriots to promote DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator, per report

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The 34-year-old will be New England’s first official defensive coordinator since the 2017 season. The New England Patriots’ search for a defensive coordinator is over. DeMarcus Covington, who has served as the team’s defensive line coach for the last four seasons, will be promoted to fill the vacant position. According …

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Patriots plan to interview Lions’ Tanner Engstrand for offensive coordinator, per report

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detroit promoted Tanner Engstrand to passing game coordinator in 2023. Another name can be added to head coach Jerod Mayo’s rolodex of offensive coordinator candidates. The New England Patriots plan to interview Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for the opening, as first reported Friday by …

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Patriots coordinator candidate Dan Pitcher to stay with Bengals, per report

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Dan Pitcher joined Cincinnati’s staff as an offensive assistant in 2016. A candidate can be crossed off the list for the New England Patriots. The Cincinnati Bengals have promoted quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator, as first reported Wednesday by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Pitcher, 37, …

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Patriots to interview 2010 draft choice Zac Robinson for offensive coordinator opening, per report

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Zac Robinson has spent five seasons on head coach Sean McVay’s Rams staff. The final selection in the 2010 New England Patriots draft class is back on the radar. The organization plans to interview Zac Robinson for the vacancy at offensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to a report from Albert …

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Affiliate Report: Providence climbs to second place; Maine remains in the cellar

Jayson Megna (20). | Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images The first weekend of 2024 saw Providence continue to find a way and Maine continue to struggle. When the calendar flips to January, it offers a turning point for teams looking to change the trajectory of their seasons. For both Boston Bruins affiliates, this sentiment …

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Patriots vs. Jets Friday injury report: Hunter Henry, Trent Brown ruled out for season finale

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Game statuses for Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET season finale at Gillette Stadium. The final practice of the season reached the rearview without two for the New England Patriots. Tight end Hunter Henry and offensive tackle Trent Brown stayed sidelined on Friday and have since been ruled out for the finale …

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Patriots vs. Jets Wednesday injury report: Trent Brown, Myles Bryant sidelined to begin Week 18

Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images The first injury report ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET season finale at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots opened the final week of the season with two non-participants. Offensive tackle Trent Brown and cornerback Myles Bryant stayed sidelined from practice on Wednesday due to illnesses as the New York …

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Jerod Mayo responds to report that he’s ‘rubbed people the wrong way’

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Mayo is viewed by many as the potential successor to Bill Belichick. With plenty of uncertainty and question marks surrounding the future of Bill Belichick and the rest of the New England Patriots coaches, most on the staff have refrained from reading into articles or social media posts at this …

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Patriots Week 17 Report Card: Turnovers Sink Game In Buffalo

Buffalo was the first team 12 weeks to rush for more than 100 yards But the Bills rushed for 127 yards on 37 carries for a 3.4-yard average.  The post Patriots Week 17 Report Card: Turnovers Sink Game In Buffalo appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots vs. Bills Friday injury report: JuJu Smith-Schuster out, 9 others questionable for New England

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Game statuses for New Year’s Eve’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Highmark Stadium. The New England Patriots have ruled out JuJu Smith-Schuster for New Year’s Eve against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran wide receiver remained sidelined from practice on Friday and will now miss his third consecutive game due to …

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Patriots vs. Bills Thursday injury report: Ezekiel Elliott, JuJu Smith-Schuster added to New England’s non-participants

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The second injury report ahead of New Year’s Eve’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The New England Patriots were down five veterans during Thursday’s preparations for the Buffalo Bills. Offensive tackle Trent Brown as well as safeties Jalen Mills and Jabrill Peppers continued to sit out practice. But running back Ezekiel …

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Patriots Week 16 Report Card: No Quit With Team After Upset Win

Christian Barmore was a dominant game-wrecker with eight tackles (five solo), three sacks, five QB pressures, a forced fumble, and two TFLs. The post Patriots Week 16 Report Card: No Quit With Team After Upset Win appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots vs. Broncos Friday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jabrill Peppers out for Week 16

Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Game statuses for Christmas Eve’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at Empower Field. The New England Patriots have ruled out three starters for Christmas Eve against the Denver Broncos. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as well as safety Jabrill Peppers each stayed sidelined …

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Patriots vs. Broncos Thursday injury report: Anfernee Jennings, Cody Davis added to New England’s non-participants

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The second injury report ahead of Christmas Eve’s matchup at Empower Field. After beginning work on the Denver Broncos without four members of the active roster, the New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without six. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and …

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Patriots vs. Broncos Wednesday injury report: Hunter Henry, Jabrill Peppers among 4 sidelined

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The first injury report heading into Week 16 at Mile High’s Empower Field. The New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without four members of the active roster. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and safety Jabrill Peppers stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s preparations …

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Tight end Pharaoh Brown added to Patriots’ injury report on eve of Chiefs game

Photo by Ralf Ibing – firo sportphoto/Getty Images A total of eight players are now questionable to play in Sunday’s game against the visiting Chiefs. The New England Patriots have made a change to their injury report on the eve of their Week 15 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. Tight end Pharaoh Brown, who …

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Patriots vs. Chiefs Friday injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson ruled out, leaving 7 questionable for New England

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Game statuses for Week 15 at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots have ruled out Rhamondre Stevenson for Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The starting running back remained sidelined from practice for the second week in a row after sustaining a high ankle sprain on Dec. 3. An …

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Patriots vs. Chiefs Thursday injury report: Trent Brown, Brenden Schooler added to New England’s sidelined

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The second injury report heading into Week 15 at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots continued preparations for the Kansas City Chiefs without three members of the active roster. Trent Brown and Brenden Schooler marked the new absences on Thursday, joining running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who …

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Patriots vs. Chiefs Wednesday injury report: Demario Douglas among 6 limited for New England

Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The first injury report ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium. As the New England Patriots headed back to the practice fields following the mini bye, so did the team’s receiving leader. Rookie wideout Demario Douglas, standing with 410 yards through 36 …

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Patriots Special Teams Report: Blocked punt a wake-up call for the struggling unit?

Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Breaking down New England’s blocked punt against the Steelers, Jahlani Tavai’s potential offsides, and more. The New England Patriots snapped a five-game losing streak Thursday night with a 21-18 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they didn’t make it easy for themselves. Beyond another second-half turnover, another …

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Patriots News 12-10, Patriots Report Card Against Pittsburgh

Elliott was targeted eight times and made 7 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. He saved the game with a tackle on the Zappe pick. The post Patriots News 12-10, Patriots Report Card Against Pittsburgh appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots vs. Dolphins report: 11 limited as Keion White sidelined

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The first injury report heading into Week 8 at Hard Rock Stadium. The New England Patriots began work on the Miami Dolphins without rookie Keion White. The No. 46 overall pick remained sidelined on Wednesday while working through the NFL’s concussion protocol. He had not been cleared to play or …

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