Patriots left tackle Will Campbell and defensive tackle Milton Williams both walked through the locker room this week without the aid of a boot or brace, seemingly positive signs for their respective returns from injured reserve.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is hard on his players, but after every game, win or lose, he greets them alone in the tunnel and thanks them.

One of the biggest stories in the NFL this week is the return of 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the Indianapolis Colts. While some players in the NFL today have never faced Rivers, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel competed against Phillips for several years.

FOXBOROUGH — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel opened his Wednesday press conference with a note of support for the family of Patriots Hall of Famer Kevin Faulk.

Any of these seven candidates could be considered worthy of the award, but the Patriots' and 49ers' coaches have the strongest case.

After years of draft struggles, New England's 2025 class features four starters and key contributors throughout the roster.