The New England Patriots desperately need to put some weapons around quarterback Drake Maye this offseason, whether that means adding some pieces via free agenc

The Patriots still have officially fired only Mayo, and Kraft said the new coach will decide what to do with this season’s last year’s staff.

The Patriots entered Week 18 with a 4-12 record, tied with the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants. However, they hold a league-highest 78% chance at landing the pick thanks to their lower strength of schedule, giving them the tiebreaker.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with a hand injury, but it hasn’t impacted him during practice sessions, according to coach Jerod Mayo. The Patriots plan to start Maye in Sunday’s season finale against the Buffalo Bills. They’ll be doing so at the risk of losing the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft.

The New England Patriots will be facing the Buffalo Bills in their season finale, and Drake Maye not be on the field.

Drake Maye's season came to a close on Sunday, with the Patriots pulling the rookie after just one series against the Bills.

The New England Patriots concluded a bitter season on a high note. It wasn't enough to save their coach's job. Joe Milton III passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his professional debut, and the Patriots cost themselves the No.

Drake Maye started for the New England Patriots in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills, but was quickly replaced by fellow rookie Joe Milton.

New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III scored the first touchdown of his NFL career on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The rookie quarterback ran it in from a yard out to give the Patriots a 7-0 lead following the extra point.