The Patriots took two more rookies late in the draft. Quarterback Joe Milton III, a sixth-rounder, has yet to be active as the third-stringer behind Maye and Jacoby Brissett. Bell has played 33 offensive snaps with one 1-yard catch.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots NFL game to be played on December 1, 2024 on ESPN.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt isn't giving Drake Maye a pass for the numerous turnovers. Many have chalked those struggles up to a rookie quarterback learning at the NFL level.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers returned to practice for the first time since October on Tuesday. He also had a short media scrum with reporters in the locker room. As expected, Peppers was advised by his attorneys not to talk about the events that led to him being placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

New England Patriots defensive back Jabrill Peppers is reportedly no longer on the NFL's Commissioner exempt list. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported