Covered Patriots since 1997 Joined ESPN in 2009 Cam Newton is re-signing with the Patriots on a one-year deal, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Newton, who will turn 32 in May, hoped to return to New England after signing a modest one-year deal with them in 2020. On the “I Am Athlete” podcast in late February, he said he would […]

With the 2021 NFL Scouting Combine operating under a different format this year, pro day workouts are taking on a heightened importance this spring. Clemson and Texas are holding their pro days on Thursday, giving some of the top prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft a chance to make an impression on NFL scouts. Presumptive No. 1 overall pick Trevor […]

The NFL has set its salary cap at $182.5 million for 2021. With a significant $15.7 million decrease from the 2020 number of $198.2 million, that’s left teams scrambling to make cuts that will help them get under the cap for the upcoming season. Although the cap should make the typical jump up in 2022 with the revenue of a […]

The NFL's free agency period for the 2021 offseason officially begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 17 – the point when players with expiring contracts can sign with new teams and also the juncture at which all 32 of the league's teams must comply with this year's $182.5 million salary cap. Prior to March 17, only players who had been released […]

For the second consecutive year, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the NFL draft evaluation process on its head — and no position is more difficult to figure out over Zoom than quarterback. No league-wide gathering in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. No private workouts or visits or dinners. No sitting down to watch tape, except on video calls, provided […]

It might be time for Chicago to bear down. Noted as one of the teams that Russell Wilson would accept a trade to, the Bears’ front office is currently facing “fear and desperation,” per CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora. The organization is preparing to offer a “boatload of picks” for either Wilson or Texans QB Deshaun Watson.  The package is expected […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive stars are on the mend as we head towards the NFL’s new league year. Along with Joe Mixon getting healthy, Bengals coach Zac Taylor said quarterback Joe Burrow is on track in rehab and sounded optimistic the signal-caller would be ready to go for the start of the season. “I know that he’s on pace to […]

The NFL released its compensatory picks for the 2021 draft on Wednesday, with the Dallas Cowboys receiving the most with four. The Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers each received three compensatory picks. Three teams — New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams — received two third-round compensatory picks. The compensation formula is based on free agents […]

Julian Edelman views the anti-Semitism slur from Heat center Meyer Leonard as a teachable moment. The Patriots wide receiver, one of the NFL’s few Jewish players, took to Twitter to pen a letter to Leonard on Wednesday after the controversial NBA player was caught dropping an anti-Semitic slur during a “Call of Duty” session on his Twitch stream. Edelman’s letter in full: An open letter to Meyers […]

N'Keal Harry hasn’t lived up to this first-round status in two seasons with the New England Patriots. A fresh start could be one option for the big-bodied wide receiver. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday on NFL NOW that teams have been calling the Patriots to see if they’re willing to part with Harry. “(Harry is an) interesting guy to […]