Diggs talked about Patriots coach Mike Vrabel being part of the impetus to sign with New England. He had met Vrabel during a Pro Bowl and was impressed. The wide receiver recited chapter and verse about Vrabel, and the importance of him being a former player.

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs officially signed his three-year, $69 million deal with the New England Patriots on Friday afternoon. The 31-year-old is set to boost quarterback Drake Maye's pass-catching arsenal upon recovering from the torn ACL he suffered last season and according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, he's on track to return for Week 1.

As it does for most aging players, time weighed on Diggs’ mind. He will turn 32 in November, his prime fading into the rearview and a shrinking road ahead. Diggs has entrusted Patriots coach Mike Vrabel — someone who played 14 years in the NFL — with maximizing the rest of his playing days.

The New England Patriots are set to release three-time team captain Ja'Whaun Bentley as they prepare for the 2025 NFL season.

The New England Patriots have decided to release Ja'Whaun Bentley, a key move that surprises many. This change could have significant implications for the team's future.

Former NFL defensive back Matt Stevens has died, his family announced. He was 51. Stevens was a member of the New England Patriots team that won the franchise's first Super Bowl, and also had stints with four other teams.

Former New England Patriots Super Bowl champion Matt Stevens has died at the age of 51, the team announced on Thursday.