After a hugely disappointing season for the New England Patriots by their lofty standards, the fresh start of a new league year with a refreshed coaching staff cannot come soon enough.
And with the NFL Combine in the books, draft season is in full swing and there is intrigue surrounding what head coach and de-facto general manager Bill Belichick will do with the 14th overall pick, with the Pats' roster in need of upgrades across the board to give quarterback Mac Jones the best chance of steering the team to success as he enters a third year in the league.
But before they can tool up for next season, the Pats face losing their top playmaker on offence. Here, Mirror NFL brings you the latest round-up of Patriots news, with plenty of big stories developing across the league.
