New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was named a Pro Bowl alternate on Tuesday. The UNC product will be replacing Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who declined to participate in the game.

The quarterback only made it to one Super Bowl, a 24-10 loss to Peyton Manning’s Denver Broncos that ended the award-filled 2015 season. Newton garnered quite a bit of criticism for not diving on a fourth-quarter fumble in that game.

Drake Maye's rookie season in the NFL will officially conclude with an appearance in the 2025 Pro Bowl. The New England Patriots quarterback was selected to the AFC roster, the team announced Tuesday. Maye replaces Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Maye is the first Patriots quarterback to make the Pro Bowl since Mac Jones in 2021.

Mike Pellegrino, who spent the last six seasons as Patriots CBs coach, will not be returning to the team in 2025. He coached 3 All-Pros (Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson, Christian Gonzalez).

Patriots fans watching Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and the Eagles will be able to see several former players in New Orleans.

Raiders receive: 2025 third-round pick and 2025 fifth-round pick Miller’s $15 million cap hit in 2025 makes him a reasonable investment for a team with ample cap space like the Patriots, and his presence would allow them to focus on other key areas in the draft.

The rookie replaces Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who opted out after Buffalo lost in the AFC Championship Game.

The New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs have been the NFL's only two dynasties in the free agency and salary cap era.

Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith was announced to the 2025 Pro Bowl as a replacement for Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. Additionally, Smith will team up with New England Patriots QB Drake Maye in a skills competition called "Passing the Test" that combines passing accuracy with trivia smarts.

The Philadelphia Eagles have become the popular choice among football fans who want to see the Kansas City Chiefs lose for various reasons.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker issued a statement Thursday, denying allegations made against him for alleged sexual misconduct while visiting several massage studios. The NFL plans to look into the matter.