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Bill Belichick and Tom Brady chat before a preseason game in 2017

Belichick and Brady’s “Father-Son” Relationship Broke Really Bad Says New Documentary

A new Apple TV+ documentary series has some gory details

Tom Brady Sr. at Super Bowl 51 in Houston.

Tom Brady’s Dad Is Still Throwing Major Shade at Bill Belichick

Brady Sr. says coach's tenure without his son has "been in the dumper"

Ex-New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.

This Is Bill Belichick’s Chance to Separate Himself From Tom Brady’s Shadow
Patriots owner Robert Kraft with Bill Belichick, and Tom Brady in 2017.

With Kraft Set to Decide Belichick’s Fate, More Details About Brady Departure Leak
A retro helmet featuring the old Pat Patriot logo.

Not Even Taylor Swift Could Save the Patriots
Tom Brady attends UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena.

Tom Brady Already Sounded Old In His First Patriots Conference Call

Brady talked to the media in 2000 after being drafted as Drew Bledsoe's backup

Bill Belichick shakes hands with Robert Kraft.

Informed Prediction: Belichick-Kraft Partnership Will “End Badly”

The Patriots are 25-26, including playoffs, in the post-Tom Brady era

New England cornerback Jack Jones celebrates after forcing an incompletion.

If “The Patriot Way” Was Even Still Alive, Jack Jones Killed It

Jones, 25, was arrested at Logan Airport with a pair of illegal guns in his carry-on luggage

New England owner Robert Kraft gives fans a thumbs up before a game.

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Sounds a Bit Delusional About His NFL Team

The Patriots have been a .500 football team since Tom Brady left New England

Patriots owner Robert Kraft with Tom Brady in 2019. The new campaign to lure Brady back to the New England Patriots comes three years too late.

Robert Kraft’s Attempt to Lure Back Tom Brady Comes Three Years Too Late

Kraft wants Brady to sign a one-day contract and retire as a Patriot

A picture of Rob Gronkowski breathing in the cold.

Why Playing for the Patriots Made Gronk “Super Depressed”

The legendary tight end is still processing his years in New England

Tom Brady of the Bucs prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Tom Brady Seems Pretty Pleased With How the Patriots Lost to the Raiders

Brady discussed "the worst play in football" with joy on his podcast

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski react after a Tampa Bay touchdown.

Rob Gronkowski Is Talking About Tom Brady Returning to the Patriots

And he isn't even concussed...hopefully

Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones (10) and Bailey Zappe (55) warm up at minicamp.

Will New England’s Bailey Zappe Fever Break With a Mac Jones Return on Monday?

A quarterback controversy may actually be a nontroversy, according to reports

Tom Brady fist bumps Matthew Slater before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018

Did Bill Belichick Throw Shade at Tom Brady With Comparison to Matthew Slater?

A 10-time Pro Bowler, Slater is considered one of the NFL's greatest gunners but almost exclusively plays on special teams

Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick before a game against the Dolphins

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft May Have Just Put Bill Belichick on Notice

Kraft, 80, is not happy the NFL team he has owned since 1994 has not won a postseason game in three years

Tom Brady looks on during a game with the Philadelphia Eagles. In a new episode of the "Let's Go!" podcast, Brady hinted that he could return to play in the NFL.

Less Than a Week After Retiring, Tom Brady Hints at NFL Return

There's always a chance the soon-to-be 45-year-old pulls a Brett Favre

NFL officials bring out the chains and measure for a first down.

Report: NFL Covered Up Deflategate Air-Pressure Measurements That Would Have Cast Patriots, Tom Brady in New Light

The NFL conducted air-pressure spot-checks at halftime of games starting with the 2015 season and kept the results hidden

Tom Brady takes a hit from Charles Woodson of the Oakland Raiders in a 2002 AFC playoff game

Understanding the Butterfly Effect of the "Tuck Rule," 20 Years Later

We spoke with the directors of the upcoming installment of ESPN's 30 for 30 series that focuses on the controversial 2002 call

Tom Brady talks to Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots before a game with the Cowboys. In a statement about Brady's retirement, Belichick offered some subtle shade.

Bill Belichick Throws Subtle Shade in Statement on Tom Brady's Retirement

The cold war between the longtime collaborators continues even though Brady is no longer part of the NFL

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Tom Brady looks on during a game with the Philadelphia Eagles. In a new episode of the "Let's Go!" podcast, Brady hinted that he could return to play in the NFL.

Less Than a Week After Retiring, Tom Brady Hints at NFL Return

There's always a chance the soon-to-be 45-year-old pulls a Brett Favre

NFL officials bring out the chains and measure for a first down.

Report: NFL Covered Up Deflategate Air-Pressure Measurements That Would Have Cast Patriots, Tom Brady in New Light

The NFL conducted air-pressure spot-checks at halftime of games starting with the 2015 season and kept the results hidden

Tom Brady takes a hit from Charles Woodson of the Oakland Raiders in a 2002 AFC playoff game

Understanding the Butterfly Effect of the "Tuck Rule," 20 Years Later

We spoke with the directors of the upcoming installment of ESPN's 30 for 30 series that focuses on the controversial 2002 call

Tom Brady talks to Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots before a game with the Cowboys. In a statement about Brady's retirement, Belichick offered some subtle shade.

Bill Belichick Throws Subtle Shade in Statement on Tom Brady's Retirement

The cold war between the longtime collaborators continues even though Brady is no longer part of the NFL

Tom Brady looks on before his final NFL game. The QB did not mention his former team, the Patriots, in his retirement annoucement

Tom Brady's Official Retirement Post Plugs His Brands and Thanks Bucs, Snubs Patriots and Kraft Family

Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL on his own terms via an Instagram post on Tuesday morning

Mac Jones of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to Damien Harris

Can New England Trust Mac Jones in the Playoffs?

The Patriots are the No. 1 seed in the AFC, but their rookie quarterback was relegated to handoff duty in Monday's win

Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on against the Browns

Is Bill Belichick, The Highest Paid Coach in American Sports, Overpaid?

A new report from Sportico states the 69-year-old Patriots coach makes an average annual salary of $18 million

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday celebrate with Stephon Gilmore

Patriots, Belichick Extend Crippling Streak of Mismanaging Assets With Stephon Gilmore Trade

Stephon Gilmore, who was named Defensive Player of the Year following the 2019-20 season, was dealt for a sixth-rounder on Wednesday

Tom Brady talks to Bill Belichick before a game in 2019

Report: Bill Belichick Wouldn't Meet Tom Brady to Say Goodbye

"It's Better to Be Feared" by ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham will be published on October 12

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in a beanie and Tom Brady in full uniform with a helmet talk on the NFL field in 2019

Does Bill Belichick Believe Tom Brady Can Play Until He's 50?

The 44-year-old's former coach was asked about that prospect during an interview with a Boston radio station

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski of the Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at the beginning of the 2021-2022 season

Tom Brady Hints Rob Gronkowski Is Back to Old Self After Leaving Patriots

Brady didn't take a direct shot at the duo's old team, but did say "the real Rob Gronkowski's back"

Cam Newton looks on from the bench during his final game with the New England Patriots. The QB was surprisingly cut before the season's start.

Why Did the Patriots Cut Cam Newton and Go With Mac Jones as Their Starter?

The former MVP started all three preseason games for the Patriots and played reasonably well

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton wearing a gaiter over his mouth and below his nose. The NFL player is at a competitive disadvantage because he is reportedly not vaccinated.

Cam Newton Proves Being Unvaccinated Puts NFL Players at Competitive Disadvantage

Newton will miss at least three days of practice and may lose his starting job after a "misunderstanding" about testing

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks to an official during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Patriots May Have the Worst 2021 NFL Schedule. Here's Why.

Yes, even playing the Jets twice doesn't make up for this weird scheduling quirk

Cam Newton

Tom Brady’s Throwing Coach Thinks Cam Newton Can Still Succeed With Patriots

Tom House, who has more than 20 NFL QBs as clients, says there is hope for Newton after a dismal 2020 season with New England

bill belichick, patrick mahomes and aaron rodgers

In an NFL Super League, Which 8 Teams Would Make the Cut?

The entirely fictional NFL Super League would feature four teams apiece from the AFC and NFC