Mayo: Patriots' changes not a dig at Belichick

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says recent comments by him and director of scouting Eliot Wolf about creating a more open vibe around the team were not intended as a shot at Bill Belichick.


Patriots executive Eliot Wolf to speak Tuesday: Here's what you should know about him

New England has a new person making the personnel decisions -- and the new era starts at the NFL combine.


The Patriots are in uncharted territory with the No. 3 draft pick -- here's what they could do

There's no overestimating the pressure for the Patriots to succeed in what owner Robert Kraft called the "most anticipated NFL draft of our tenure."


Pats' Slater, 10-time Pro Bowler, retires from NFL

Matthew Slater, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection for his proficiency on the Patriots' special teams units, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.


Source: Patriots add McAdoo to revamped staff

Longtime NFL offensive assistant Ben McAdoo is being hired by the Patriots to work under a revamped coaching staff, a source confirms.


Belichick thanks Pats fans: 'Loved coaching here'

Bill Belichick referenced how much Patriots fans had meant to him when he left as New England coach last month, and he put that sentiment into writing in a full-page advertisement in The Boston Globe.


Patriots hire ex-Browns OC Van Pelt for same role

The Patriots hired former Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt for the same role in New England.


'He's very mature': What Patriots get if they draft QB Drake Maye at No. 3

The Pats are in position to draft one of the top QB prospects this year, with UNC's Maye a prime option.


Source: Pats intend to promote Covington to DC

Patriots defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington is expected to be promoted to defensive coordinator under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, a source confirmed to ESPN.


Mayo on Pats rebuild: 'Ready to burn some cash'

The Patriots have a projected $65 million in salary cap space, and "we're ready to burn some cash," new coach Jerod Mayo said Monday.