The Patriots Have Reached Again With Their Pick Of Tyquan Thornton, According To Many Draft Experts
The Patriots are throwing a lot of draft capital at players they likely could have gotten later in the draft.
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The Patriots are throwing a lot of draft capital at players they likely could have gotten later in the draft.
The Patriots didn't wait around until their spot at 54th overall in the second round, instead trading up to select wide receiver Tyquan Thornton at No. 50 overall.
To say it was an interesting night for the Patriots would be an understatement, as the night was a curveball, even by Belichick's own standards.
The draft grades are out there. And for the Patriots, they're not looking so good.
The New England Patriots entered Thursday night with the 21st overall pick in this year's draft. They'd end up trading that pick, moving down in the first round and selecting guard Cole Strange out of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with the 29th overall pick.
When the Patriots picked offensive lineman Cole Strange in the first round on Thursday night, it caught many fans by surprise. It also caused a bit of a shock to those in the league.
Experts said this would be a difficult year for a team in the middle of the first round to trade down. But Bill Belichick found a way.
Mere hours before the Patriots are required to make their first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, the world still has no clue what Bill Belichick will do. That's typically how it goes.
The Patriots and the New Bedford Police department are working together to take the tension out of some traffic stops.
Everything you need to know about the Patriots heading into the three-day bonanza known as the NFL Draft.
Bottom Line, a non-profit that helps under-served students get into college, is getting a huge gift from the New England Patriots Foundation.
In the finale of his ESPN+ docuseries "Man In The Arena," Brady added another tear-filled moment to the catalog. And it once again involved his feelings for his father.
A look at what the Patriots are working with at this year's NFL Draft.
What would it take for Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to sport Patriots gear in the year 2022? Apparently, a call from Hollywood.
Whether it's completely accurate or not, Bill Belichick and the Patriots have developed a big of a reputation for trading down in the NFL Draft.
After weeks and months of hearing about reports, rumors, top-30 visits, and mock drafts, it's finally time for the NFL Draft, which will kick off on Thursday evening.
Patriots Hall of Fame member Matt Light is hitting the campaign trail in Foxboro.
Bill Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs youth all over the field, particularly at linebacker, receiver, on the offensive line and at cornerback.
Every NFL team knows which opponents they'll be facing in the 2022 season, but they don't know when they'll be facing which opponents. Now, they know when they'll find out.
When DeVante Parker was no longer part of the plan for the Dolphins, the veteran wide receiver made it crystal clear where he wanted to end up. Miami granted his wish, and worked out a trade with the New England Patriots to send Parker to Foxboro.
The Patriots have a new No. 1 receiver. It looks like he'll be wearing the same number as their old one.
When Joe Judge got the Giants' head coaching job, it was a bit of a surprise, considering that Judge only had one year of experience as a specific position coach. Apparently, that one year didn't go too well.
The Patriots' offseason program began on Monday. N'Keal Harry apparently wasn't there.
The money will be used for a fellowship for students who would not be able to attend Harvard without financial aid.
While there's certainly no bad choice for this year's Patriots Hall of Fame inductee, my vote's going to Mike Vrabel.
At first glance it looks like a small island, but this patch of green is actually a science experiment with big ambitions.
Firefighters from all across Massachusetts attended a funeral for a Watertown firefighter who died of occupational cancer.
Tommy DeVito has arrived in New England, but he says hit mother won't be joining him with his new team.
Massachusetts has unveiled the finalists for the new state seal, flag and motto.
A father who had just dropped his son off at school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts was shot and killed Thursday in a confrontation with another man
A father who had just dropped his son off at school in Shrewsbury was shot and killed in a confrontation with another man.
Massachusetts has unveiled the finalists for the new state seal, flag and motto.
The Trump administration appears to have concerns about safety and cleanliness at South Station in Boston.
The mayor and superintendent shared the findings of an independent review Thursday.
The New England Patriots are getting a new look, as the team officially released an alternate jersey Thursday that will be worn against the New York Jets as part of the NFL's "Rivalries" series.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Thousands of Massachusetts state employees are working remotely, at least part of the time. But is it creating problems?
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
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.
Tommy DeVito has arrived in New England, but he says hit mother won't be joining him with his new team.
The New England Patriots are getting a new look, as the team officially released an alternate jersey Thursday.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
Efton Chism was all smiles in the Patriots locker room on Wednesday after making the 53-man roster, and then returned to the practice field later in the afternoon.
Less than 24 hours after making the Patriots' 53-man roster, receiver Javon Baker is being cut loose by New England.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.