MAC JONES

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick refused to name Mac Jones as the starter heading into the 2023 season, saying New England will "play the best player."

Mac Jones struggled in second year with the New England Patriots and according to one report, he landed in hot water after searching for outside help.

Alabama's Bill O’Brien is reportedly reuniting with the New England Patriots, with reports on Tuesday saying he will return as offensive coordinator for the 2023 season.

The Patriots are bringing back former offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to turn around an offense that struggled mightily last season.

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones faced criticism from former NFL star Boomer Esiason over his body language over the course of the 2022 season.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce thinks Eli Apple's trash-talking skills may have played into Mac Jones' controversial block during Saturday's Patriots-Bengals game.

New England patriots quarterback Mac Jones will be fined $11,139 for a low block on Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple during Saturday’s 22-18 loss.

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones could reportedly face a suspension, though unlikely, for blocking Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple low.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple has a bone to pick with New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who he said had a "dirty play" on him in the 22-18 win Sunday.

Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals forced a late turnover in the red zone to preserve a 22-18 win over the New England Patriots.

After Sunday's embarrassing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots legends have come out swinging against New England quarterback Mac Jones.

For the second time ever Sunday, three NFL games ended with a winning touchdown on the final play on the same day.

New England Patriots offensive lineman Trent Brown liked an Instagram post suggesting his team should look into Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason.

The impact of the infamous lateral could be profound, perhaps even leading to a reunion between Mac Jones and Josh McDaniels?

Former New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak was on the call for the team's costly flub on Sunday and appeared to speak for all Pats fans while he summed up the game.

New England coach Bill Belichick used the word “mistake” 10 times during his brief comments after the Patriots lost to the Las Vegas Raiders on a last-play stunner.

We got you covered with all the NFL wacky wins to bad beats. Here's a rundown on the action, including wild endings in the Patriots-Raiders and Cowboys-Jaguars games.

Defensive end Chandler Jones grabbed a bizarre, unnecessary lateral by New England’s Jakobi Meyers out of the air on the final play and returned it 48 yards for a touchdown, giving the Las Vegas Raiders a 30-24 victory over the Patriots.

Week 15 of the NFL brings an action-packed Sunday slate highlighted by young quarterbacks taking on the Cowboys and Eagles and a Josh McDaniels-Patriots reunion. Here are the top viral moments!

When Mac Jones and the Patriots face their former offensive guru this week in Las Vegas, it's all on the line for three key participants.

The Patriots are the NFL's best play-action team. Why do they never use it? And have Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury's coaching mistakes caught up with him?

Patriots QB Mac Jones is having a disappointing second season. Is that more about them or him?

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor had to yell and scream to get play to stop after DeVante Parker appeared to suffer an injury.

Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots earned a 27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardinals, who lost starting quarterback Kyler Murray in the first quarter to a potentially serious knee injury.

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was playing the Arizona Cardinals on Monday but was the subject of some ribbing on the "ManningCast."

Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia have thrown QB Mac Jones' development into free fall. As a result, the Patriots offense looks downright bad.

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones addressed Thursday night's sideline rant after the game, saying "I just kind of let my emotions get to me."

Week 13 of the NFL kicks off with the Patriots playing host to the Bills on Thursday Night Football. Here are the top pays!

Week 13 of the NFL kicks off with the Patriots playing host to the Bills on Thursday Night Football. Here are the top pays!

Patriots QB Mac Jones put up big numbers on Thanksgiving, but not when and where it counted. Also, insights on the Bills, Jets and Dolphins.

"Prime Time Kirk Cousins" usually is an eyesore - but not this Thanksgiving evening. Cousins and his dynamic receiving duo carried the Vikings to a win over the Patriots.

Mac Jones had a fantastic rookie season. What has happened to the Patriots quarterback in his second year? We examine a few different factors.

Should Miami's QB get more consideration for NFL MVP? Plus, insight on the Jets' ground game, Josh Allen's struggles and the Patriots' MVP.

Josh Uche and Matt Judon each had three sacks as the New England Patriots defense held the Indianapolis Colts to just three points in a blowout win.

The Colts, Falcons, Commanders, Seahawks and Saints are Colin Cowherd's latest 'Blazin' 5' picks ahead of Week 9 NFL action.

The Patriots trusted Jones with the ball in pivotal moments, including on fourth down. Plus insight on Elijah Moore, Josh Allen and Jevon Holland.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick passed George Halas for second all-time in wins on Sunday with his latest victory over the New York Jets.

New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty says the high expectations fans have aren't fair after criticism quarterback Mac Jones faced from Monday's loss to the Bears.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will remain the starting quarterback when they visit the New York Jets.

A video circulated on social media that looked as if New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' interception on Monday night hit an ESPN SkyCam wire.

Mac Jones says he wants to start this week against the Jets and believes he deserves to remain in the lineup despite struggling in his return to the field following three-game absence because of an ankle injury.

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers offered his thoughts on the team's quarterback switch from Mac Jones to Bailey Zappe in the middle of the game.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wouldn't answer questions about who the starter is come Week 8 as the team fell to the Chicago Bears on Monday night.

Justin Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown and ran for 82 yards and another score, and the Bears defense forced returning Patriots starter Mac Jones back to the bench to give Chicago a 33-14 victory over New England.

After New England Patriots Mac Jones' spike went a little too high on Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, some payback was in store on a pass attempt later in the drive.

The New England Patriots were quick to quarterback pull Mac Jones, who struggled in his first game in three weeks, and put rookie Bailey Zappe back under center.

The New England Patriots get their other young quarterback Monday night, first-stringer Mac Jones, who is expected to start against the Chicago Bears.

Bailey Zappe's agent took aim at the doubters on social media Sunday after he won his second game as the New England Patriots starting quarterback.

Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer left New England’s game with the Green Bay Packers because of a head injury.

Mac Jones' high ankle sprain will keep him out of Sunday's New England Patriots' game against the Green Bay Packers. Brian Hoyer will start for the Pats.

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones made a surprise return to the practice field on Friday, but was ruled out for this weekend's game at Green Bay.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says veteran Brian Hoyer will start if Mac Jones is unable to play in their matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

New England Patriots quarterbacks coach Joe Judge says the team will "put guys in a position to succeed" but won't overhaul the offense in Mac Jones' absence.

Mac Jones declined to talk specifics about his injury on Monday after reports said the New England Patriots quarterback likely sustained a “pretty severe” high ankle sprain.

Bill Belichick had some praise for Aaron Rodgers in what could be the last time the New England Patriots coach game plans against him and the Green Bay Packers.

The New England Patriots could be without Mac Jones in the coming weeks as multiple reports state he has suffered a high ankle sprain.

Lamar Jackson was electric in the Baltimore Ravens' win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. He accounted for five touchdowns to lead the way on offense.

Mac Jones hopped off the field after his third interception of the game against the Baltimore Ravens, unable to put any weight on his left leg.

Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score to help the Baltimore Ravens hold off the New England Patriots 37-26.

The New England Patriots were staring 0-2 in the face, which would have marked the first time they had that record since 2001. But crisis was averted.

The Patriots say quarterback Mac Jones sat out Thursday’s practice with an illness.

The New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is making $5 million this year, which puts him currently on track to make over $147,000 per snap he is on the field this season.

Tua Tagovailoa passed for 270 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins provided an early look at their ability to contend in the AFC East as they beat Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots 20-7 Sunday.

Tua Tagovailoa didn’t seem to celebrate this stat.

Graham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel Jones was solid in limited work and the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 23-21 on Thursday night to open the preseason.

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

Whatever the Patriots offense looks like in the aftermath of former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ departure, Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will have a role in molding it.

Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne probably needed to do a double take when he saw quarterback Mac Jones. Bourne noted that Jones is lacking something he brought with him when he arrived in New England as a first-round draft pick out of Alabama last year. “His stomach is gone and he looks really good,” Bourne laughed following Monday’s organized team activity on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium.

This year's quarterback class isn't as heralded as last year's or even next year's.

The Chargers’ Justin Herbert hit Baltimore’s Mark Andrews with two touchdown passes to leading the AFC to a 41-35 victory over the NFC in the return of the Pro Bowl.

Following several opt-outs by AFC quarterbacks, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who starred at The Bolles School and then Alabama, has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad.

The Tennessee Titans are the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2008.

Trevor Lawrence broke Gardner Minshew's rookie passing yards record with a 40-yard bomb to Laquon Treadwell vs. the New England Patriots.

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes and Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for two scores apiece to put the New England Patriots in the playoffs with their 50-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The national championship game quarterbacks are a former five-star recruit already with a Heisman Trophy and a former walk-on ending a long journey with his home state team.

Mac Jones had two touchdown passes, New England’s defense forced four turnovers and the Patriots earned their sixth straight win, rolling past the Tennessee Titans 36-13.

Tom Brady has moved on to win another title at Tampa Bay.

Aaron Rodgers’ return helped lift the Green Bay Packers four places to the top spot of the latest AP Pro32 poll.

Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes, rookie Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a career-high 100 yards and two scores, and the New England Patriots rolled to a 45-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made it clear in a 30-minute teleconference Friday that he doesn’t hold any grudges about the team releasing him prior to the 2020 season, calling it “irrelevant” to him now.

Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, Damien Harris and J.

When the dust had settled after the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, five teams had added new quarterbacks. The Jaguars, Jets and 49ers made Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Trey Lance the first three picks of the draft. Chicago took Justin Fields with the 11th pick. And with the 15th pick of the draft, the New England Patriots selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, who starred in high school at the Bolles School.

Jameis Winston threw two touchdown passes, Malcolm Jenkins returned an interception for a score and the New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 28-13.

Matt Ryan has watched Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady switch teams, so he knows there’s a possibility he won’t finish his career with the Atlanta Falcons.

Mac Jones was smart and efficient, Damien Harris and James White had touchdown runs and the New England Patriots took advantage of a nightmarish outing by Zach Wilson in a 25-6 victory over the New York Jets.

Some Southeastern Conference defenses are flexing their muscles after 2020 being a defensive coordinator’s nightmare.

Former Patriots quarterback Cam Newton says he was caught by surprise by his release by New England and believes his weeklong absence near the end of training camp due to a mishap related to COVID-19 testing protocols contributed to coach Bill Belichick’s decision.

Top-ranked Alabama looks very much like a team capable of making another run at a national title.

Top-ranked Alabama looks very much like a team capable of making another run at a national title.

They were once at the top of the NFL.

Cam Newton followed Mac Jones along the sideline, holding his right hand up, waiting for the rookie quarterback to slap it after the No. 15 overall pick threw a touchdown in a preseason game Sunday night.

The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton.

NFL cut day is Tuesday as teams must trim their rosters from 80 to 53 players. We'll update any moves involving area players.

The Southeastern Conference still has its usual array of potential national title contenders, even if the quarterbacks have changed.

The Patriots say quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend.

Cam Newton passed for 103 yards and a touchdown, Mac Jones threw for 146 yards and the New England Patriots routed the Philadelphia Eagles 35-0 on Thursday night.

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has made lucrative deals before starting his first college game, but he doesn’t think that or the preseason hype surrounding him will be a distraction.

Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for fourth time in the past six seasons.

Mac Jones had probably his best day so far during Day 9 of Patriots training camp.