By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Correspondent MALDEN – Week two of the league has already come and gone. Last week defense was the main story of most of the games. That reign true again this week, but when it came to crunch time, the offenses came to life in thrilling fashion. “Every game was close, the last one came down to the last play,” said The League founder Mike Wiley. The……
Patriots sign Rairdon and Hutchins
The signed two more members of their 2026 rookie class, third-round tight end Eli Raridon and seventh-round linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins. Raridon, a big target out of Notre Dame, arrived in Foxborough as the 80th overall selection. At 6-foot-7 and nearly 250 pounds, he represents a significant investment in the offensive skill group. While his collegiate career in South Bend was occasionally hampered by injury, his ceiling as a dual-threat tight…
6 Observations from Patriots Rookie Mini Camp
The Patriots held the second of three rookie minicamp practices on Saturday and we got a good look at the incoming draft class and the undrafted free agents and tryout players who were brought in. Caleb Lomu of course is the headliner but we got to see and meet some of the other rookies as well. Here are six observations of what we saw 1. Vrabel was coaching them up:…
Patriots Secure Signings for Five 2026 Draft Picks and Dozen Undrafted Rookies
The Patriots took a significant step in shaping their 2026 roster on Friday, officially announcing the signing of five of their nine draft picks along with 12 rookie free agents. The signings mark the beginning of the professional journey for a group that features a Big 12 championship-winning quarterback, a versatile offensive lineman with Florida State and Harvard roots, and a diverse collection of defensive playmakers. The Patriots wasted no…
Graves commits to UConn
UConn has secured a major local victory, as Holy Cross High School star Dae’Sean Graves has officially committed to the Huskies.
A standout wide receiver from Waterbury, Graves chose to stay home and join the state’s flagship program under the leadership of new head coach Jason Candle.
Patriots’ first round draft pick Caleb Lomu lands in Foxborough
FOXBOROUGH – It was a little later than usual, but the Patriots’ first round draft pick Caleb Lomu stepped onto the field at Gillette Stadium for the first time on Thursday. Lomu walked out of the home tunnel in-between Robert and Jonathan Kraft right around 4:00 p.m. The three took their time as Lomu looked around, gazing up at the image of himself in a Utah uniform on the giant…
Drake Maye publicly supports Mike Vrabel
Getty Images Patriots quarterback Drake Maye offered a staunch defense of his head coach, Mike Vrabel, on Wednesday, dismissing concerns regarding the coach’s recent off-field absence and personal matters. Speaking to the media following a Pro-Am event at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, Maye emphasized the strong bond between the locker room and the coaching staff, specifically highlighting Vrabel’s character during a period of outside scrutiny. Maye’s comments come at…
Broughton named new head coach at Manchester-Essex
Manchester Essex has hired Nicholas Broughton as the school’s new head football coach.
Broughton comes to Manchester Essex after serving as an assistant coach at Marblehead High School, where he served as a key member of the coaching staff as an assistant since 2015.
Georgia standout Armani Hill commits to Boston College
Boston College landed a commitment from 2027, 3-Star wide receiver Armani Hill on Wednesday.
A standout wide receiver from Creekside High School in Fairburn, Georgia, Hill chose the Eagles over Pittsburgh, East Carolina, and UCF, as well as several other Power Four programs. By securing a commitment from the 6-foot-1, 180-pound playmaker, Boston College has successfully dipped into the deep talent pool of the Peach State to bring an elite vertical threat to Chestnut Hill.
Merrimack Football playing an impressive schedule in 2026
The Merrimack College football program is making a bold statement with its 2026 schedule, signaling its continued ascent and ambition on the national stage.