The Duck Boat Parade Podcast

Cue the Duck Boats! A Boston sports podcast by New England Emmy winner @Jack_Aylmer. Featuring conversations with athletes who helped build TitleTown.

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Catch up on Episodes 1 & 2 of The Duck Boat Parade Podcast with former #NHLBruins RW Bobby Robins and former #RedSox 2B Jeff Frye!
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The Patriots signed FA LB Erick Hunter to their active roster this week.

Listed at 6’2”, 225 lbs. Signed with the Lions as a UDFA out of Morgan State this spring. Finished his college career 2nd in school history with 298 tackles in 45 games. ‘25 All-MEAC first-team selection.

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Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on Hall of Famer Andre Tippett speaking to the team:

“Having Tip be there and be able to speak about the fraternity and his career, and everything that he did. He's a great Patriot, and we were glad to be able to honor him in front of our football team.”

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Trevor Story with a walk off single to win it for Boston in the 10th inning. #RedSox

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The Patriots have claimed LB Darius Muasau off waivers.

Listed at 6’0”, 234 lbs. 6th round pick out of UCLA by the Giants in ‘24. Totaled 55 tackles, 3 TFLs, and an INT across 15 games in ‘24. Recorded 51 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a sack in 12 games played last season.

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The Patriots have claimed TE Cameron Latu off waivers.

Listed at 6’5”, 244 lbs. 3rd round pick by the 49ers in ‘23. Played 15 games for the Eagles in ‘25, primarily on special teams, recording 11 tackles. Totaled 30 catches for 377 yards and 4 TDs at Alabama in ‘22.

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The Patriots RB3 competition ended with an outside hire.

NE decided to trade for RB Corey Kiner over other in house options. During the ‘26 preseason Kiner took 39 carries for 180 yards (2nd most on the Cardinals) and 2 TDs. More via @Musket_Fire.https://t.co/pVW95DP8LS

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The Patriots are acquiring OT Walter Rouse from the Vikings, per @RapSheet.

Listed at 6’6”, 330 lbs. Came into the NFL as a 6th round pick out of Oklahoma in ‘24. Was a ‘23 All-Big 12 honorable mention. Earned a PFF pass blocking grade of 65.8 across 7 games played last season.

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The Patriots are acquiring RB Corey Kiner in exchange for a ‘28 7th round pick, per @AdamSchefter.

A rookie UDFA last season, he totaled 12 carries for 58 yards and 2 catches for 15 yards across 4 games in ‘25. Had 204 carries for 1,153 yards and 4 TDs at Cincinnati in ‘24.

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Wilyer Abreu hits his new career high 23rd HR of the season. #RedSox

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Kyle Williams with a 45 yard TD from Tommy DeVito. #Patriots

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The Patriots signed FA OL Jack Conley this week.

Listed at 6’7”, 325 lbs. Spent time on NE’s practice squad in ‘25. Also had stints on the Lions and Browns practice squads last year. ‘24 All-ACC honorable at BC. Tied BC program record for most consecutive games played (60).

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The Patriots signed FA P Matt Haack this week.

Haack has totaled 478 punts (179 inside the 20 yard line) for 21,517 yards and a 45.0 yard average across 110 career NFL games. Has also completed 2-4 career passing attempts for 29 yards and a TD.

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The Patriots are acquiring S Jaylen Reed and a ‘28 7th round pick from the Texans in exchange for WR Kayshon Boutte, per @AdamSchefter.

Reed recorded 14 tackles and a FR across 7 games played as a rookie last season. Had 98 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 3 INTs in ‘24 at Penn State.

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Quintayvious Hutchins with a strip sack to seal a NE preseason victory. #Patriots

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Nick DeGennaro gives NE a lead late in the 4th quarter with this 37 yard TD from Behren Morton. #Patriots

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The Patriots had FA DT DaQuan Jones in for a visit this week.

Had 22 tackles, 3 sacks, 8 QB hits, an INT, and a FF across 12 regular season games for the Bills in ‘25. Totaled 372 tackles, 34 TFLs, and 20 sacks across 12 career NFL seasons.

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Tough day for my buddy who is a huge Eagles fan…

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The Patriots had FA LB Shaq Thompson in for a visit this week.

Had 56 tackles, a sack, 6 TFLs, and a FF in 12 regular season games for the Bills in ‘25. Had 13 tackles, 2 TFLs, and an INT in the playoffs. Spent prior 10 years with the Panthers, totaling 808 tackles in that time.

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Patriots QB Drake Maye on TE Hunter Henry’s extension:

“It’s a blessing to play with Hunter. He was one of my veterans, the first guy who reached out to me when I got drafted … He's a great dude and a great person, and I'm glad to, every time, go out on the field with Hunt.”

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The Patriots have signed RB Hassan Haskins.

Haskins has taken 76 carries for 229 yards and 2 TDs across 44 career NFL games. Also recorded 18 catches for 119 yards and a TD over that span. Has returned 28 kickoffs for 646 yards during his time in the league.