The 2025 NFL season is a pivotal one for the New England Patriots, especially with how they involve rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson.

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones already views one newcomer as a team captain through the first three training camp practices. That player is former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane.

The Las Vegas Raiders will need a defensive upgrade of new coach Pete Carroll is going to carry out his planned rebuild.

Defensive lineman Christian Wilkins is looking for his next team, and one day after the Las Vegas Raiders released the veteran, he is already gaining interest from another coach. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the team would discuss the possibility of adding Wilkins, who's relationship with the Raiders ended on a sour note.

While the New England Patriots operate in the sports world, the franchise joined the land of heavy metal Tuesday in mourning the loss of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.

The Black Sabbath frontman died at 76, and the AFC East team expressed its gratitude for lending his music to play at Gillette Stadium.