Patriots beat writer for MassLivehttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwvy7ekfl22pThe Patriots injury situation got worse this week. Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) and Christian Barmore (shoulder) have been ruled out for the team's matchup in Buffalo. https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/10/patriots-takeaways-christian-gonzalez-christian-barmore-ruled-out-vs-buffalo-bills.html02 Oct 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvy7ekfl22phttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwvd7upetk2pDuring Will Campbell's rough stretch, Drake Maye was there for his teammate and friend. The Patriots QB helped Campbell get through it. Now, in turn, Campbell is supporting Maye the same way. "We’re riding with him till the wheels fall off." More: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/10/were-riding-with-him-till-the-wheels-fall-off-how-patriots-are-supporting-drake-maye.html02 Oct 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvd7upetk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwtmec72vc2pDrake Maye officially has an injury. So now what? Josh McDaniels didn't sound too concerned and revealed when the shoulder injury happened. More from today in Foxborough: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/10/patriots-takeaways-drake-mayes-throwing-shoulder-is-officially-injured.html01 Oct 2026 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtmec72vc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwr74xebp22pIs there a rift between Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye? The Patriots coach and QB denied that report today. Also: Ben Brown is ready to step in at right guard. Caleb Lomu is confident at right tackle. Rhamondre Stevenson called the Patriots run game "ugly" https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-mike-vrabel-denies-rift-with-drake-maye-after-weei-report.html30 Sep 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwr74xebp22phttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwood6vfo22pGreg Van Roten has been placed on injured reserve. Now what? The Patriots have lost both its starting and backup right guard in consecutive weeks, forcing Mike Vrabel to piece together a solution before facing Buffalo. https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-place-another-starting-offensive-lineman-on-injured-reserve.html29 Sep 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwood6vfo22phttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwlbyuog422zThe look on his face said it all. Drake Maye was bad on Sunday. Is he hurting physically? How about mentally? Until Maye turns it around, his coach’s words will continue to ring true: The level of concern for this football team is very high. https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/can-the-patriots-fix-drake-maye-inside-a-a-quiet-patriots-locker-room-after-a-blowout-loss.html#28 Sep 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlbyuog422zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwjrw6gm6s2gOn Sunday, Drake Maye said Jared Wilson bled on the football, leading to a turnover. “Part of football. Unfortunate situation,” Wilson said. More: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/how-a-bloody-football-led-to-drake-mayes-fumble-in-sundays-patriots-loss.html27 Sep 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjrw6gm6s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwjpeaqsms2gThat was tough to watch. For the Patriots, the rapid downfall of Drake Maye was the major storyline of Sunday’s brutal 35-6 loss to the Jaguars https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/7-patriots-takeaways-as-tommy-devito-replaces-shaky-drake-maye-in-blowout-loss-to-jaguars.html27 Sep 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjpeaqsms2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwjawvy6hc2gPatriots inactives Eli Raridon (thigh) Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder) Craig Woodson (shoulder) DT Leonard Taylor OT Dametrious Crownover Behren Morton (3rd QB)27 Sep 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjawvy6hc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwgdsh7lr22cWhat’s up with Drake Maye? Has he lost confidence? Will everything be OK? I talk about that and more in today’s Patriots mailbag. Thanks to everyone for the questions https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-mailbag-why-does-drake-maye-look-uncomfortable.html26 Sep 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgdsh7lr22chttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mweeotkyq22gPatriots QB coach Ashton Grant uses chicken wings to motivate Drake Maye? Also from Gillette Stadium: Injury updates, guard news and more https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-ashton-grant-uses-chicken-wings-to-motivate-drake-maye.html25 Sep 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mweeotkyq22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwdphiltqk25Meet Alijah Vera-Tucker: The Patriots guard legally changed his last name to honor the two families who raised him. Here’s the inspiring story https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/the-inspiring-story-behind-patriots-guard-alijah-vera-tuckers-hyphenated-name.html25 Sep 2026 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdphiltqk25https://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mwbynupplk2gWhy isn't Josh McDaniels overly concerned? He's been through this before in 2014, 2018, 2021 and 2025. Also from today: Romeo Doubs earns big praise, Eli Raridon is gaining confidence and more: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-why-josh-mcdaniels-isnt-concerned-about-drake-maye-or-the-offense.html24 Sep 2026 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbynupplk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mw7metoimc2gDrake Maye's off to a slow start but he's not concerned. Also from Foxborough: Greg Van Roten knows he isn't Mike Onwenu, Christian Gonzalez talks leadership and shouts out Stefon Diggs... and more! https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-teammates-unfazed-by-drake-mayes-slow-start.html23 Sep 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7metoimc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mw7lvz7j5c2gPatriots injury report DID NOT PARTICIPATE LB Quintayvious Hutchins - Knee LB Dre'Mont Jones - Shoulder S Craig Woodson - Shoulder LIMITED PARTICIPATION T Dametrious Crownover - Knee FB Reggie Gilliam - Knee T Morgan Moses - Foot TE Eli Raridon - Thigh S Brenden Schooler - Back23 Sep 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7lvz7j5c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mw262sdxxk2uMike Vrabel gave updates on several injured Patriots - and it looks like there is some good news there. More from today: Why DeMario Douglas asked for pancakes. Gabe Jacas earns praise. Might the Patriots not start Greg Van Roten? https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-mike-vrabel-provides-updates-on-several-injured-starters.html21 Sep 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw262sdxxk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvyc3zpsts2u"He’s a building block for us, and so you can’t replace a guy like that." Michael Onwenu suffered a broken ankle in today's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-lose-starting-offensive-lineman-to-season-ending-injury.html20 Sep 2026 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvyc3zpsts2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvxy4gtgss2uFINAL: Patriots 20, Steelers 3 It wasn't always pretty but a win is a win. The Patriots defense dominated. Drake Maye and the offense look to bounce back next week in Jacksonville. https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/5-takeaways-from-patriots-win-over-steelers-as-defense-dominates-aaron-rodgers.html20 Sep 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvxy4gtgss2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvss4fzy5k2uIt looks like Patriots could face Aaron Rodgers on Sunday without Carlton Davis. Why did Gabe Jacas look better in Week 1 than he did in the preseason? His coach explains More from a busy Friday in Foxborough: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-cornerback-depth-takes-a-hit-gabe-jacas-impresses-and-more.html18 Sep 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvss4fzy5k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvscsocnks2uMeet the Patriots pass rusher who pestered Seattle QBs and trolled opposing fans in his debut https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/meet-the-patriots-pass-rusher-who-pestered-seattle-qbs-and-trolled-opposing-fans-in-his-debut.html18 Sep 2026 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvscsocnks2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvqgkdgrms2uJosh McDaniels says teams are now game planning differently for Drake Maye after his MVP runner-up season. TreVeyon Henderson is ready to go. Plus more from Foxborough: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-josh-mcdaniels-sees-how-teams-have-adjusted-to-drake-maye.html17 Sep 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqgkdgrms2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvq4wmwoc22uStephon Gilmore is returning to Gillette Stadium tomorrow. He'll retire as a Patriot.17 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvq4wmwoc22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvnwffoqgs2uMike Vrabel wants Drake Maye to be aggressive but not reckless as the Patriots prepare to face the Steelers. Was Mack Hollins almost cut? That and more from Foxborough: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-drake-maye-looks-to-rebound-mack-hollins-couldve-been-cut-and-more.html16 Sep 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnwffoqgs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mviqxrl6bk2zHow will the Patriots replace A.J. Brown? The offense at least got some good news on Monday. Plus more from a busy Monday in Foxborough: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-takeaways-how-does-mike-vrabels-team-plan-to-replace-aj-brown.html14 Sep 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviqxrl6bk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvib4xujns2sKyle Dixon's path to the Patriots included three different college baseball teams, a move back to his parents' house, and filming his own workout tape to get recruited for football More on the rookie receiver: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/meet-the-patriots-rookie-receiver-with-an-unlikely-nfl-journey.html14 Sep 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvib4xujns2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvfsnb27cc2sThe Patriots will be without A.J. Brown longer than many thought. https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/aj-browns-high-ankle-sprain-more-serious-than-typical-4-week-injury.html13 Sep 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfsnb27cc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mvaimlvh4s2m“Part of my job as a player is to make this team better. And I’ll be better moving forward.” That wasn’t the start of the season the Patriots or Romeo Doubs were hoping for. Now, the receiver needs to rebound with A.J. Brown out https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/romeo-doubs-vows-to-be-better-after-disastrous-patriots-debut-in-seattle.html11 Sep 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaimlvh4s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mv6avp5fq22sInside the visitors' locker room, Drake Maye sat hunched over his chair, his elbows resting on his knees. He stared forward into two half-empty lockers. Another game against the Seahawks meant more disappointment for the Patriots More from last night: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/inside-the-patriots-locker-room-after-a-crushing-loss-in-seattle-mark-daniels.html10 Sep 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6avp5fq22shttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3mv6aoq5ny22sThe Patriots get bad news with A.J. Brown's injury. Now, the team will have to move forward without their top receiver for the time being. https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-get-bad-news-with-aj-browns-injury.html10 Sep 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6aoq5ny22shttps://bsky.app/profile/mark-daniels.bsky.social/post/3muwiblemic2wMike Vrabel is hard on Gabe Jacas but the rookie knows he cares That was evident when the pass rusher arrived at the Patriots’ weight room on Saturday at 6:45 a.m. This summer, Vrabel has been working individually with Jacas in the morning. Read: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/09/patriots-rookie-gabe-jacas-shows-up-at-645-am-to-train-with-mike-vrabel.html07 Sep 2026 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:fuzfcese4i3vsxltil6jhq6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwiblemic2w