A new mock draft has the New England Patriots trading back with the San Franciso 49ers and acquiring wideout Brandon Aiyuk.

NFL fans roasted ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith for the strange dig he took at New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

Two weeks ago, the New England Patriots lacked explosiveness, lacked star power, and lacked playmakers for the quarterback they chose No. 3 overall in last spring’s NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots have so far spent most of the NFL’s free agency period focusing on defense. Signings such as Milton Williams and Harold Landry II are designed to fortify the Patriots’ pass rush which managed just 28 sacks all season in 2024,

With all the offseason upgrades the Patriots have made - on and off the field - the team could make a playoff push next season.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - Drake Maye has a very good reason to be excited after the New England Patriots signed Stefon Diggs to a three-year deal. And during his introductory press conference, Diggs proved that he's also looking forward to playing with the promising second-year quarterback.

The New England Patriots could make an even bigger statement about their belief in second-year quarterback Drake Maye.Already having signed Stefon Diggs, what if they traded for another receiver?That's what ESPN insider Bill Barnwell suggests in his latest NFL mock draft.

New England is starved for top-end wide receivers and still have a glaring vacancy at left tackle. Depending on how the board falls, Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter or Colorado cornerback/wideout Travis Hunter could be the most talented players available. Much will depend on how many quarterbacks are taken in the top three.

The New England Patriots made a splash signing last week, bringing in star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $69 million deal with $26 million guaranteed. This will certainly help Drake Maye in his second season,