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June 16, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Former Boston College linebacker rises in Patriots coaching ranks Vinny DePalma went from being a two-time captain at Boston College to coaching inside linebackers for the Patriots in just three years. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com Read more Patriots Patriots coaches explain the rise of edge rusher Bradyn Swinson What's behind Bradyn Swinson's sudden rise? Mike Vrabel and Mike Smith explain. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots coach ‘very pleased’ with young wide receiver’s development While veterans A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs have brought an influx of star power to the Patriots wide receiver room, Kyle Williams is looking to make his presence felt in his second season. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots How Tom Brady helped transform Harry Kane from doubting teenager into England’s greatest scorer When Harry Kane takes the pitch at Gillette Stadium, it’s a safe bet that the English captain will spend a moment basking under the Patriots championship banners. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Behind the powerful message Patriots coaches gave Christian Barmore A Patriots position coach revealed what he told Christian Barmore about his importance to the team's historic Super Bowl run, even as his sack numbers dropped By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots insider sheds light on why rookie linebacker remains unsigned Gabe Jacas hasn’t been with the Patriots through OTAs and mandatory minicamp. He did, however, take in rookie camp in May from the sidelines. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.