Ryan McLaughlin

Joined: Oct 10, 2024

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) celebrates a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Grading the Patriots' first batch of signings in 2025 free agency

Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (81) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Patriots had good reason to re-sign tight end Austin Hooper in free agency

Dec 25, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Shaq Mason (69) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Patriots could reunite with Super Bowl champion to shore up offensive line

`’Jan 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett
(16) runs down the field baseline at SoFi Stadium for the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams Week 18 matchup. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

Recently released receiver could be wild-card target for Patriots

Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New England Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf speaks during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Patriots' hesitancy to pay free agent receivers could derail their 2025 season

Los Angeles Chargers v Kansas City Chiefs

Veteran pass rusher tops Patriots wish list of edge defenders in free agency

New York Jets v Arizona Cardinals

Patriots could poach top free-agent cornerback from division rival

New England Patriots Introduce New Head Coach Mike Vrabel

Patriots benefit (again) from a bad roster to add more value to 2025 offseason

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) is called for pass interference on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) in the second quarter of the NFL game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.

Top-tier wide receiver tops Patriots' pass-catcher wish list this offseason

Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Veteran wide receiver could be among Patriots' offseason cuts

Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (81) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Familiar face should be Patriots' top free agent tight end target

Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III (19) looks to pass the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Patriots have tough decisions to make before the 2025 NFL Draft

Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (not pictured) during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Mike Vrabel and Patriots could explore 3 blockbuster trades this offseason

Dec 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jerod Mayo's firing should greatly help (at least) 3 Patriots players in 2025

Aug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Patriots have all the ammo to make these bold moves during the 2025 offseason

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) takes the field for the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

Superstar wide receiver isn't the Patriots' only dream free agent signing