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January 14, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Patriots’ Drake Maye followed Texans star’s advice — all the way to playoff rematch C.J. Stroud reached out to Drake Maye after the Patriots quarterback's first career start. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com Read more Patriots Patriots make slew of practice squad moves ahead of AFC Division game The Patriots were busy on Tuesday, making four practice squad additions while releasing two players ahead of their AFC Division game. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots RB named finalist for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year TreVeyon Henderson’s strong rookie season is not going unnoticed. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Mike Tomlin, NFL’s longest-tenured coach, stepping down after Steelers’ loss For the first time in 19 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers will need a new coach. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Chargers fire 2 coaches after Wild Card loss to Patriots (report) The Chargers made some changes to their personnel on Tuesday, two days after their AFC Wild Card loss to the Patriots. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Aaron Rodgers abruptly ends press conference after Mike Tomlin question The Steelers' quarterback was done answering questions about his relationship with his coach. By Meredith Perri | mperri@masslive.com MORE    See more   Enjoy a full year of All Access   for only $1 a week.   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.