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Not to be outshined by all the excitement of the NFL draft, the Patriots signed their first UDFA, quarterback Malik Cunningham, to the most lucrative deal the team has ever given to an undrafted player shortly after the draft ended.It was the only quarterback the team signed over the weekend, which to some, was a bit of a surprise after a chaotic start to the offseason.

The New England Patriots were quite busy on NFL Draft weekend.Not only did they select 12 players in the seven rounds of the draft, they also filled out the rest of their roster by signing three additional prospects through rookie free agency.As mentioned in our up-to-date Patriots UDFA tracker, the team reportedly signed quarterback Malik Cunningham, tight end Johnny Lumpkin and linebacker Jourdan Heilig.

There have been rumors surrounding the New England Patriots about a potential trade of quarterback Mac Jones during the first round to draft one of the top quarterbacks in the Draft they feel can propel New England further than Jones can.The Patriots hosted a Top-30 visit with Will Levis in addition to already meeting with him at the NFL Combine.

Get a comprehensive analysis of the New England Patriots' options in the 2023 NFL Draft.Our expert breakdown explores all possibilities.Inside 1 Patriot Place, Belichick, Matt Groh, and the rest of the personnel department have been putting their heads together trying to anticipate what the rest of the league will do come draft night, so they can plan different strategies depending on other teams picks.

As we move through NFL mandatory minicamps this month and gear up for the start of 2023 training camps at the end of July, a handful of big-name players are amid negotiations for new contracts.So we checked in around the league on where things stand for 19 stars who could get paid this summer.Could Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow reset the quarterback market after Jalen Hurts signed a $255 million extension in April and Lamar Jackson re-upped with Baltimore for $260 million over five years?

DeAndre Hopkins is on the move again, this time up north to visit a former colleague: Current Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien.A familiar face keeps cropping up in the DeAndre Hopkins offseason sweepstakes: the New England Patriots.Hopkins has been rumored to join a wide breadth of teams since being released from the Cardinals, with most recent speculation directed toward him signing with the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans.

Breaking news hit the NFL world on Friday when it was announced that DeAndre Hopkins has been released by the Arizona Cardinals.There were rumors that DeAndre Hopkins wanted a split from the Cardinals, with most people assuming a trade would happen at some point.Now, instead of a trade, Hopkins will have his choice of where he ends up.

The Ravens know just how dangerous Lamar Jackson can be on the ground, and to no one's surprise whatsoever, they plan on utilizing their quarterback's dual threats quite a bit in 2023.Those who called Lamar Jackson "LamaRB" had to take notice of Jackson's recent market-resetting contract.$260 million total and $185 million guaranteed is a lot of money for a running back.

One of the league's most incendiary characters is trying to come back and play for the Ravens: former disgraced Tampa Bay Buccaneer Antonio Brown.It's a good month to be a Baltimore Ravens fan.The franchise just signed Lamar Jackson to a long-term deal, picked up wideout reinforcements in Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers, and all in all have a young and talented squad ready to compete for Super Bowl glory in 2023.

NY Jets star defender Sauce Gardner has set his sights on a lofty career goal: gracing the cover of Madden NFL.When Madden 24 released its cover featuring quarterback Josh Allen, New York Jets' Sauce Gardner took one look and said: "Naw."Call it ambition or delusion, but Gardner firmly believes a different player should be on the cover of Madden.

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen is the latest NFL star to grace the Madden cover.Godspeed, Josh.Josh Allen is arguably the best QB in football not named Patrick Mahomes.His combination of arm talent and mobility has made him a premier dual threat quarterback.He can toss downfield bombs or power-drive his way through the defense.

Lions' Jared Goff would appreciate it if the media stopped throwing gasoline on quarterback trade rumors.It isn't happening, not in 2023 anyway.The Detroit Lions have their quarterback room set for the 2023 season: Jared Goff will start under center for the third straight year while 2023 third-rounder Hendon Hooker develops behind him.

If the Detroit Lions were to add DeAndre Hopkins, that would make them a playoff team, right?What if I told you the Detroit Lions are actually the best fit for DeAndre Hopkins in his free agency?Jared Goff may not be Josh Allen, Justin Herbert or Lamar Jackson, but unlike all three, he has been to a Super Bowl and was a former No. 1 overall pick.

Will Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins get moved by the end of draft weekend?The team's general manager Monti Ossenfort provides some answers.The tallest dominoes of this NFL offseason have cascaded in a line leading up to the highly anticipated draft: Aaron Rodgers got his trade, Lamar Jackson got his bag, and the looming question of what the Panthers will do with the first pick has finally been answered.

NFL Rumors have given intriguing tidbits on the future of Bill Belichick with the Patriots, the Ravens replacement for Lamar Jackson, the Lions and more.Though the heavy lifting of NFL free agency has subsided, the league's annual meetings this week in Phoenix have provided us with plenty of fodder and numerous NFL rumors that we can sink our teeth into.

The Seahawks are staying far, far away from the Lamar Jackson dumpster fire blazing in Baltimore.Pete Carroll and his team want nothing to do with that whole fiasco.A day after Lamar Jackson announced his shocking trade request, several teams have spoken to the media and taken themselves out of the race for Jackson's services.

A few months ago, the towering dominoes of the NFL offseason were Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, two mammoths in the market waiting for their respective futures to be revealed.Now, it's Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and recently released wideout DeAndre Hopkins who could potentially find new teams.

The old "Where there's smoke there's fire" does not always apply to the NFL.Will apply to the New England Patriots and DeAndre Hopkins, though?The team of head coach Bill Belichick has been linked to the star wide receiver throughout the offseason, and with him recently released by the Arizona Cardinals there appears to be a chance that it will indeed go after him.

DeAndre Hopkins threw firewood on his trade rumors after listing the quarterbacks he'd like to work with in the future, one of which was Ravens' Lamar Jackson.When the Arizona Cardinals started their OTAs today, one player was noticeably missing: DeAndre Hopkins.OTAs are considered voluntary, and just because a player opts out doesn't necessarily mean they're unhappy with their current situation.

Moments after the 2023 NFL Draft concluded, the Patriots signed an undrafted rookie free agent deal with Louisville dual-threat quarterback Malik Cunningham.At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, Cunningham finished his five-year career with 9,660 passing yards and 70 touchdowns.He also rushed for 3,179 yards and 50 touchdowns on the ground.

The Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson could be further from an extension than initially expected.The Minnesota Vikings began offseason workouts with a conspicuous absentee: Justin Jefferson.The star wideout has emerged as one of the best players at his position.He led the NFL in receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809) last season.

After the Tom Brady era, the Bucs' quarterback battle for 2023 will be a battle alright - a battle of pure, unadulterated mediocrity.The G.O.A.T. has come and gone in Tampa Bay, and in his wake lies not two baby goats, but two hogs rolling around in the mud trying to get the upper trotter.Tom Brady's second retirement this past February, while expected, dealt a doomsday card for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who didn't exactly have a concrete backup plan in place for such a situation.

Joe Burrow must decide if he will go the route of Tom Brady to try to win championships or if he will take all the money he has rightfully earned as the face of the Cincinnati Bengals franchise.With Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson getting paid, that means Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert will be the next two quarterbacks getting big money for the first time.

Kenny Pickett getting Allen Robinson's ringing endorsement this soon is a huge deal for the Pittsburgh Steelers going forward.Allen Robinson knows a thing or two about quarterbacks, from good, to bad, to downright ugly...With the former Pro Bowl wide receiver coming aboard this year, it is important for him to get on the same page with Kenny Pickett.

Joint Practices
Joint practices have become more and more popular among NFL teams.Aside from the competition, they offer coaches more control through situational drills, and with starters playing only a limited numbers of snaps in preseason games, it gives them a chance to get quality reps in a situation where injury is more avoidable.

The Washington Commanders have confirmed earlier reports that they will be having joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens.The teams play their annual Battle of the Beltway preseason game August 21st at FedEx Field, but they will be up the road at the Under Armour Performance Center August 15th-16th.

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.

The Baltimore Ravens are giving Lamar Jackson a historic contract - and more offensive freedom.Not that long ago, the commonly held belief among NFL fans was that Lamar Jackson would be leaving the Baltimore Ravens for greener pastures - both in a figurative monetary sense and in a more abstract, self-happiness sense.

Browns new addition Za'Darius Smith has hopped over to a new conference and a new team, but he's wasted no time in making new friends.Za'Darius Smith has made his fair share of enemies in the NFC.After a tumultuous final season on the Green Bay Packers and his desire to force his way out of the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, he found his way onto the Cleveland Browns roster.

The DeAndre Hopkins offseason saga gets yet another twist - the Chiefs are now favored to land him this offseason.Arizona Cardinals wideout DeAndre Hopkins keeps dropping breadcrumbs on which team he wants to join this offseason, and lately, those crumbs may be pointing at the Kansas City Chiefs.We've been here before.

Joe Burrow is expected to become the highest-paid player in football, but he also wants to leave money on the table for Cincinnati's star receivers.How can he do that?The Cincinnati Bengals were three points away from potential back-to-back Super Bowl appearances last season.Joe Burrow once again showed why he's one of the best quarterbacks in football at the ripe age of 26, and naturally, the Bengals want to keep him around long-term.

The Cowboys almost always manage to find a way to keep the players they really want to keep, but they now face their biggest salary cap challenge ever.Receiver CeeDee Lamb and cornerback Trevon Diggs are eligible for second contracts.Quarterback Dak Prescott will need a third contract, and edge rusher Micah Parsons deserves to become one of the highest-paid defensive players a year from now.

It took almost two years before Dak Prescott got his second contract, signing a four-year, $160 million contract in March 2021.That deal runs through 2024.The Cowboys would have saved money doing Prescott's second contract sooner than later.They will save money doing his third contract sooner than later.

The Dallas Cowboys and Eagles are expected to battle it out next season for the NFC East crown.The rest of the division is tough to predict.The Giants overachieved in 2022 and could be headed for regression, while the Commanders have the same talented core in place but once again have major questions at quarterback.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had quite the year, and he added to it by earning his Master's degree from Oklahoma University.No one has had a better year than Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.He had a record-breaking performance in Super Bowl 57.He nearly helped the team win their second-ever Lombardi Trophy.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year, $450 million contract back in 2020, which made him the highest-paid player in the NFL.Is he due another raise?When the Chiefs signed Patrick Mahomes to a record-setting contract which made him the highest-paid player in NFL history - good for a half-million dollars - he received generational wealth.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson has a new contract with the Baltimore Ravens, and he has a crazy goal for himself to accomplish in the 2023 season.This offseason, there was at one point uncertainty about who would be the starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.The team was initially unable to reach an agreement with Lamar Jackson on a contract extension after placing a non-exclusive franchise tag.

Lamar Jackson touched on why he put out a trade request from the Baltimore Ravens in the first place.Although Lamar Jackson did request a trade away from the Baltimore Ravens, it was not a serious request and it was merely done to get the contract negotiation process going for him.While Jackson would not touch on why he requested a trade during his first Ravens press conference after signing his multi-year extension, he did expound on it just a bit during an interview in-house with "The Lounge."

The post-NFL draft fallout in the betting market is always a fun one, as we can speculate about teams that brought in impact players (or so we think) and wager on them in the futures market.One of the best ways to do that is by taking teams to make or miss the playoffs in the 2023 season.Will Bryce Young turn the Panthers into a contender?

Former Tennessee Titans star Taylor Lewan is suing the doctor who performed his ACL surgery.There may be a reason why the Taylor Lewan we used to know has not been the same on the football field since COVID.COVID brought out the worst in all of us.Stop lying to yourself, you know it's true.It didn't help me enjoy reading books, so I guess nothing ever will.

The New England Patriots have signed imitation Lamar Jackson in the form of former Louisville star quarterback Malik Cunningham.Lamar Jackson may be the Baltimore Ravens' starting quarterback now and going forward, but the New England Patriots have long loved quarterbacks who can run and played at Louisville.

Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta revealed that Lamar Jackson gave his evaluations specifically on wide receivers from South Florida in the 2023 NFL Draft.Apr. 27, 2023 was quite the day for the Baltimore Ravens.After weeks of contentious contract negotiations, the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson reached an agreement on a five-year, $260 million extension, making him the highest paid player in NFL history.

After signing quarterback Lamar Jackson to a record-breaking contract extension on Thursday, it appears the Baltimore Ravens have another big move in mind.The Baltimore Ravens are officially out of quarterback limbo, as they and Lamar Jackson have agreed to terms on a record-breaking contract extension.

Throughout the overwhelming amount of back-and-forth reporting regarding the Patriots' interest in DeAndre Hopkins and Jerry Jeudy has now surrounded the potential trade for Lamar Jackson from the Ravens.New England has been connected to the quarterback since he was drafted in 2018.They had pre-draft meetings with Jackson and were said to be impressed by him, so much so they had considered drafting him as Tom Brady's eventual successor.

Lamar Jackson made it abundantly clear that he wants out of Baltimore this offseason, yet his latest tweet could calm down some Ravens fans.Following the events that transpired this week, the Lamar Jackson situation has officially become unhinged.The Baltimore Ravens have a quarterback who submitted a trade request in early March and wants out of the franchise.

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The New England Patriots have a few issues on their hands that need figured out and solved for the sake of their long-term viability.The team went 10-7 in the 2021 season and seemed to be trending upwards.However, things came crashing down in the 2022 season.The Pats finished with a losing record and missed the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.

According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the New England Patriots will not be pursing Lamar Jackson, which becomes a massive failure by the team.This seems like the "official" end to any potential for the Patriots to land the 2019 MVP.I'm still struggling to come to grips with this recent news.

Welcome to Pats Pulpit Debates, our series where we discuss some of the biggest questions surrounding the New England Patriots.Today's topic of debate: Do you want the Patriots to go after Lamar Jackson?Please head down to the comment section below to share your thoughts.Also, don't forget to cast a vote in our weekly Reacts survey ( click here to subscribe).