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Christian Gonzalez's fifth-year contract option has been set at $18.119 million.

The Patriots have until May 1 to pick up the option for the 2027 season.

Offensive Coordinator: A (t-1st) Head Coach: A (t-3rd) Strength Coaches: A- (t-20th) Special Teams Coordinator: B+ (t-15th) General Manager: B+ (t-19th) Treatment of Families: B (t-12th) Defensive Coordinator: B (t-21st) Nutritionist/Dietician: B (t-23rd) Training Staff: B (t-23rd) Position Coaches: B- (t-24th) Team Ownership: B- (t-24th) Locker Room: C- (t-21st) Training Room: C- (t-28th) Weight Room: C- (t-31st) Food/Dining Area: D+ (t-28th) Home Game Field: D (t-22nd) Team Travel: F (t-28th)

Here are the Patriots' grades and rankings in each category of the latest NFLPA player survey, as reported by @kalynkahler.bsky.social.

The coaches – led by Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel – getting good grades, team amenities and travel once again do not.

Overall, the Patriots are ranked 26th.

A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation won’t slow down anytime soon The Patriots are a potential landing spot should the Eagles trade the veteran wide receiver.

The A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation won’t slow down anytime soon.

Patriots sold the third-most NFL jerseys in Germany in 2025.

They are the top-ranked team among potential opponents for the Lions in Munich this fall.

Pats Pulpit readers: How did you become a fan of the New England Patriots? Share your stories with the community.

Folks, how did you become Patriots fans?

Click here to join the discussion. ⬇️

Patriots draft meetings tracker: Workouts, interviews, visits, and more Keeping track of all the Patriots’ pre-draft meetings with prospects.

Our Patriots draft meetings tracker is online.

Working on some quality of life updates to my draft guide. Adding PFF scores, the ability to filter by first & last name. Already have my first go of round ranges in, with most day one & two players scouted. Excited to be working w/ @berndbuchmasser.bsky.social & @patspulpit.bsky.social this year.

'25 team attempt leaders in specific run concepts, per SIS:

Duo - #Rams (113)
Lead - #Patriots (60)
Power - #Chargers (71)
Inside zone - #Commanders (120)
OZ/Stretch - #Falcons (286)
Sweep - #Cardinals (48)
Pitch - #Steelers (102)
Trap/Wham - #Colts (32)
Counter - #Buccaneers (42)

Patriots release running back Antonio Gibson after two seasons Coming off a torn ACL, Antonio Gibson’s contract ran through 2026.

Patriots release running back Antonio Gibson after two seasons

The Patriots have announced the release of running back Antonio Gibson.

6 defensive NFL draft prospects who could shatter expectations at the combine Which draft prospects are best-suited to amaze NFL shot-callers during the scouting combine drills? Here are six likely field-tilters on defense.

New on @sbnation.bsky.social: Based on tape, metrics, and high-speed plays per position, here are six defensive players who should blow it up at the combine. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Justin Jefferson (not that one), and Julian Neal are among the guys to watch. www.sbnation.com/nfl/1104098/...

Sunday Patriots Notes: What the Combine means for Mike Vrabel and Co. Notes and thoughts on the Scouting Combine, the offensive coordinator position, and more.

A "Later than usual because offseason weekends are for the family" version of the @patspulpit.bsky.social Sunday Patriots Notes, featuring a look at the Combine, stability at offensive coordinator, mental health being in the spotlight, and more.

Patriots free agency profile: Is Yasir Durant being overlooked at offensive tackle? Previewing the Patriots offensive tackle as he heads into restricted free agency.

Yasir Durant last played an NFL snap in November 2022 and looks like a bottom-of-the-roster player for the Patriots.

So, naturally, here are 1,100 words on his free agency outlook.

What promoting Zak Kuhr to defensive coordinator means for the Patriots An analysis of the Patriots’ latest coaching staff changes.

The Patriots have found their next defensive coordinator. Let's assess what hiring Zak Kuhr means for the team.

Patriots sign cornerback Brandon Crossley to futures contract Brandon Crossley entered the NFL as part of New England’s 2025 undrafted class.

Patriots sign cornerback Brandon Crossley to futures contract

Contracts expired for the following members of the 2025 Patriots practice squad:

Gennings Dunker AND Eli Stowers, a pair that would warm my Rhode Island Scumbag heart

Should the Patriots pursue a Maxx Crosby trade? The Raiders pass rusher is a candidate to be traded this offseason, with the Patriots a potential landing spot.

Should the Patriots pursue a Maxx Crosby trade? Analyzing the pros and cons from a New England perspective.

#Patriots QBs coach Ashton Grant will remain in New England rather than pursue the Raiders’ vacant OC job, per Adam Schefter

What Maye said about potentially working with Grant and OC Josh McDaniels again in 2026:

Figured this could be the case given how impressive Zack Kuhr was down the stretch as interim DC

The #Patriots could (relative) have continuity at all three coordinator spots entering 2026

Terrell Williams to hold new role on Patriots coaching staff in 2026 The move opens the door for Zak Kuhr to take over as defensive coordinator.

The Patriots will have a new defensive coordinator in 2026.

Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will be moving to a "high-ranking role" on the Patriots' staff, per @rapsheet.bsky.social and @tompelissero.bsky.social.

With the DC position now open, Zak Kuhr seems like the logical candidate.

This from PFF is one of the wilder “using a technically correct stat to say something that you know from watching the games with your eyeballs is absolutely not true” I’ve seen in a while

Super Bowl mic’d up segment shows why Patriots are all-in on Mike Vrabel The Patriots lost 29-13 to the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.

A Super Bowl mic’d up segment shows why the Patriots are all-in on Mike Vrabel.

7-round mock draft: Patriots continue building around Drake Maye The Patriots add some talent along the offensive line, at wide receiver, and other positions.

It's officially draft season at the Pulpit.

Even after the loss, Mike Vrabel waited outside the locker room for every one of his players, like he always does. ❤️

Heads up: my Twitter was hacked

Might be a sign from the universe!

Will Campbell is speaking with the media in the locker room today, and according to @patspulpit.bsky.social's Brian Hines opened by apologizing for declining to answer any questions after the Super Bowl.

“Obviously a lot of emotions.”