Oliver Thomas

New Hampshire

Contributor at Forbes

Managing Editor at Pats Pulpit

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Former Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona signs with Dolphins

5 days ago | patspulpit.com | Oliver Thomas

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Joe Cardona will be remaining in the AFC East. The Miami Dolphins announced the signing of the former New England Patriots long snapper on Friday, shortly over a week after he became a free agent. Roster Move | We have signed LS Joe Cardona. pic.twitter.com/W00busSwDk— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 9, 2025Cardona, 33, held the longest tenure on the roster in Foxborough until his release on April 29.
Patriots sign 8 draft picks, 16 free agents to kick off rookie minicamp

5 days ago | patspulpit.com | Oliver Thomas

Photo by Oliver McKenna/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Pen met paper as rookie minicamp got underway at Gillette Stadium. Eight members of the 2025 New England Patriots draft class signed their contracts on Friday, the organization announced.
Joshua Dobbs Growing Alongside Drake Maye In Patriots QB Room

1 week ago | forbes.com | Oliver Thomas

Joshua Dobbs knows what an NFL quarterback room looks like. The former No. 135 overall pick out of the University of Tennessee has resided in an array of them since entering the league in 2017. Twice a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, seats with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers have also been occupied. In March, he sat down in his next with the New England Patriots.
Patriots announce jersey numbers for 2025 NFL draft class

1 week ago | patspulpit.com | Oliver Thomas

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Eleven names officially have digits at Gillette Stadium. In addition to top pick Will Campbell, the New England Patriots unveiled jersey numbers for the full 2025 NFL draft class on Tuesday, ranging from the former LSU left tackle in a familiar No. 66 down to Mr. Irrelevant in an unfamiliar No. 19. Rookie digits. pic.twitter.com/W51ZDNCL5y— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 6, 2025Here’s the list of numbers in numerical order as rookie minicamp nears.
Man United's 'clear plan' for captain revealed amid 'genuine' transfer interest from Al-Hilal

1 week ago | obnews.co | Oliver Thomas

Fernandes has been a shining light at Old Trafford ever since he made the move from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 and has been the Red Devils’ standout performer yet again this season. Indeed, the 30-year-old playmaker has contributed with 19 goals and 18 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions in what has been a turbulent 2024-25 campaign for Man United.
Christian Elliss Grateful To Extend His Stay With Patriots

1 week ago | forbes.com | Oliver Thomas

Christian Elliss would have accepted either outcome as a restricted free agent. From entering the NFL undrafted, to spending time on different practice squads, to being cut by one active roster and claimed by another, 26-year-old linebacker understood that transactions were part of the deal. A series of them were on deck in March. The New England Patriots tendered Elliss at the right of first refusal.
Drake Maye Excited To Find Stefon Diggs Downfield With Patriots

1 week ago | forbes.com | Oliver Thomas

Drake Maye was in the midst of his sophomore year at Myers Park High School when Stefon Diggs surpassed 100 receptions and 1,000 yards for the first time at the NFL level. The quarterback is entering his sophomore year with the New England Patriots now. And the veteran wide receiver is in the building, too, not just on the screen. It’s no longer 2018.
Patriots reportedly set to pass on Cole Strange’s fifth-year option

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Oliver Thomas

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The final year of Cole Strange’s rookie contract will go forward as scheduled. The New England Patriots plan to decline the interior offensive lineman’s option for 2026, projected at $16.7 million, as reported Wednesday by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. May 1 marked the deadline for selections from the first round of the 2022 NFL draft to have their fifth-year options exercised by clubs. The window to do so opened on Jan. 6.
Jake Andrews among three players claimed off waivers from Patriots

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Oliver Thomas

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Three players waived by the New England Patriots on Monday found new rosters on Tuesday. Offensive lineman Jake Andrews has been claimed by the Houston Texans, while outside linebacker Titus Leo and safety Mark Perry have both been claimed by the Tennessee Titans, according to the NFL transaction wire. Each was part of the post-draft turnover in Foxborough to make room for the 2025 rookie class.
Patriots release long snapper and team captain Joe Cardona

2 weeks ago | patspulpit.com | Oliver Thomas

Kara Durrette/Getty Images The longest tenure left in Foxborough has reached its end. The New England Patriots announced the release of long snapper Joe Cardona on Tuesday, ending a run that spanned 10 campaigns as well as Super Bowl LI and LIII rings. Thank you for your commitment and dedication, Joe pic.twitter.com/UxbBvzHTcJ— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 29, 2025Cardona, 33, arrived in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft at No. 166 overall.