Alexandra Francisco Profile

The New England Patriots Foundation partnered with Bass Pro Shops and Patriots players Deatrich Wise Jr. and Jonathan Jones to host 'Gifts from the Gridiron' -- an annual holiday shopping spree for 50 children from local homeless shelter programs. 

Howard medical student Kyra Caldwell's journey in medicine hasn't been linear, but following her faith and passions, she recently finished a fellowship with the New England Patriots as part of the NFL's Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline.

The New England Patriots wasted no time after the bye week in getting back into the community to spread holiday cheer to children and families in need.

Not a day goes by where Marcellas Dial Jr. doesn't think about his father, Marcellas Dial Sr., who passed away in 2021 after battling alcoholism. As part of the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative, he honored his dad by supporting the SAFE Coalition to raise awareness about the impacts of substance abuse.

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez lost a lifelong friend, Keith Miller III, this offseason. The tragedy inspired him to start talking openly about mental health and partner with the Kyle Cares Foundation as part of the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative.

After attending Team Impact's annual Game Day Gala in the spring of 2023, New England Patriots safety/special teamer Brenden Schooler was inspired to support the non-profit in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative.

Since losing his brother AJ ten years ago, kicker Joey Slye has been honoring his legacy and living through his virtues with the SlyeStrong#6 Foundation. He'll represent his family's non-profit in his first "My Cause My Cleats" with the Patriots.

After his own son's battle with leukemia, New England Patriots director of pro personnel Patrick Stewart has seen up-close the work being done at The Jimmy Fund to advance treatment and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative, he's using the platform and his own story to uplift the cause.

Participating in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative, Patriots assistant quarterbacks coach/director of game management Evan Rothstein is proud to represent his Jewish faith, stand up to hate, and support Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.

From getting students excited about literacy, packaging Thanksgiving meals for the less fortunate, and surprising an entire elementary school with sneakers and winter hats, New England Patriots players had a busy day in the community this Tuesday.

As part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, several New England Patriots players joined the Patriots Foundation in hosting a pickleball tournament with members of the Massachusetts National Guard.

'These kids haven't had a chance to really be be kids, so to provide a safe space for them and their families to actually get to experience a fun holiday is great to be a part of.'

As part of the NFL Votes initiative, New England Patriots defensive lineman Keion White joined Patriots Foundation president Josh Kraft at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library on Monday for a nonpartisan voting forum.

After signing a three-year contract extension with the Patriots, special teamer Brenden Schooler is eager to continue growing as a player and leader in New England.

"You would have never thought that we were going through what we were going through just because of how tough we were and we always knew that it was better days ahead."

He may not have been physically able to bowl, but New England Patriots center David Andrews didn't let his season-ending injury stop him from hosting the bowling tournament that has generated millions of dollars for Boston Medical Center over the years.

"We're in hard times. This is a day they don't have to worry about buying food for their families. They can come here for fresh produce, food from the food trucks, get a nice haircut for the kids, and have a lot of fun."

In celebration of the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative, New England Patriots players David Andrews, Mike Onwenu, Anfernee Jennings and Cole Strange visited the Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence on Tuesday.

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is proud of his Colombian heritage. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, he joined the Patriots foundation in giving back to kids from similar backgrounds.

As Brenden Schooler was formally announced as the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2024 Legends Ball Honoree, New England Patriots teammates Jonathan Jones and Drake Maye showed up to support him and help run drills for the Special Olympics flag football team.

"To come to the game and see my players fighting just like I'm fighting? That is a blessing."

New England Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft and retired quarterback Tom Brady showed support to their friend, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, at the company's joint auction with Sotheby's.

New to New England this year, Patriots running back Antonio Gibson and safety Jaylinn Hawkins got a taste of the region at The Big E.

New England Patriots fans are about to find out how retired receiver Danny Amendola's footwork translates from the football field to the dance floor.

Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler and a handful of his former 2014 Patriots teammates returned to New England on Sunday as the organization honored them at halftime.

The New England Patriots upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 marked a milestone for Jerod Mayo: his first regular season win as head coach.

With Alexa Pano and the LPGA Tour back in the Boston area, New England Patriots players Bryce Baringer and Marcus Jones got to tee off with her at TPC Boston on Tuesday ahead of the FM Championship.

'I almost got a little emotional for a second just because I never thought I'd ever win this award.'

"It was definitely a whirlwind trying to plan our life with a baby on the way and not knowing where I was going to be."

From his dream cars to how he got the nickname 'Pop,' Patriots.com caught up with New England Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas in the latest round of 21 Questions.

Despite his cancer diagnosis and prosthetic leg, Camden Bailey is a 'football guy' through and through. His friend from UNC, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, is inspired by his resilience.

When New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger visited Charlie at Franciscan Children's Hospital over the offseason, small talk about their hair and sneakers turned into much more.

As part of Gatorade's 'Get Fit for School' initiative, 30 children from the Salesian Boys and Girls Club received donated backpacks at Patriots training camp Monday.

All the way from Lisbon, brothers Eduardo and Gonçalo finally enjoyed their first New England Patriots training camp practice since 2017.

'I think I offer a perspective of not only a former player, but a former quarterback who, over 15 years, has faced just about every possible scenario you could experience as a quarterback.'

A lot has changed since Jacoby Brissett was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2016. Patriots.com caught up with the quarterback on Tuesday after practice.

From surprising his family with a house to his signature creamy cajun seafood dish, here's what we learned about New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez in the latest round of 21 Questions.

From his English bulldog named Larry to throwing out the first pitch at Fenway Park, Patriots.com caught up with K.J. Osborne to learn more about the Patriots' newest veteran receiver.

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones is just as versatile on the field as he is off of it. Leveraging his platform, network, and passion for making music, he helped the Covered By Music Foundation put on a summer workshop that local kids will never forget.

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez thanked his mom and dad for all their support by fulfilling a promise he made them at just five years old.

The New England Patriots' only individual award honors community service and is named after the late Ron Burton. Now, to thank Robert Kraft for support over the years, the Ron Burton Training Village named one of its most prominent spaces in honor of the team chairman and CEO.

New England Patriots punter Bryce Baringer got his competitive juices flowing long before training camp this offseason, golfing in the 2024 Massachusetts Amateur Championship at Framingham Country Club this week.

The couple's mountainside lake wedding extended to a Fourth of July vacation with 30 of their closest friends and family last week.

'I don't even know how to drive a stick car.'

New England Patriots players and coaches participating in mandatory minicamp last week turned their attention to the impact they can make off the field with 'Community Day' on Tuesday.

New England Patriots punter Bryce Baringer is finding ways to stay competitive this offseason, winning the 2024 Massachusetts Amateur Qualifier at Stockbridge Golf Club on Tuesday.

New England Patriots who supported the Celtics all season were thrilled to see their Boston brethren bring another championship back to Titletown.

Football fans who are excited to see Tom Brady in the booth this season got a sneak peek of the legendary Patriots quarterback's broadcasting skills on Sunday.

"It's the biggest rush in 32 years of being a stand-up comedian I've ever had."

After a life-threatening battle with malaria last summer, New England Patriots offensive lineman Calvin Anderson returned to Newton-Wellesley Hospital last Thursday to thank the medical team who saved his life.

New England has planned a ceremony fit for the GOAT for when Tom Brady is enshrined into the Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX on Wednesday evening. Here's what to expect.

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones dropped his latest single, 'COME THRU,' on Friday.

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the New England Patriots Foundation, Project 351, Cuerd@s and KyleCares partnered to host the Be Kind to Your Mind Green Bandana Activation at North Attleboro High School on Thursday.

With the release of the NFL's complete 2024 schedule Wednesday night also came the highly-anticipated social media Super Bowl. Go behind the scenes of the New England Patriots video shoot.

With the Connecticut Sun opening their season against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, four New England Patriots players were excited to attend their first WNBA game on Tuesday night.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Davon Godchaux and his wife, supermodel Chanel Iman, hosted the ChauxDown Foundation's first annual Mother's Day Luncheon at Gillette Stadium on Thursday.

The New England Patriots, in partnership with Bob's Discount Furniture and Foster Forward, helped three young adults aging out of foster care move into their new East Providence apartments on Wednesday.

This offseason, New England Patriots linebacker Joshua Uche held an art supply drive in partnership with the KyleCares Mental Health Conference. Last week, he got to visit Franciscan Children's Hospital to deliver the gifts.

With Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF in town to face the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium, a handful of Patriots players were in attendance to watch the match.

The anticipation is over with the New England Patriots selecting Drake Maye third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now, it's time to get acquainted with his off-the-field scouting report.

"I played in the NFL so I'm not worried about a bunch of comedians -- trust me."

April is Month of the Military Child, and New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon made sure those living on Ramstein Air Base in Germany weren't forgotten.

Kendrick Bourne, Marcus Jones, DeMario Douglas, Tyquan Thornton, Chad Ryland, and Antonio Gibson were among New England Patriots players who came out to Gillette Stadium for Monster Energy Supercross over the weekend.

In an epic Boston Day fit for an epic New England athlete, former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski served as Grand Marshall for the Boston Marathon before throwing out the first pitch for the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday.

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones and his new wife Andressa were married on a private island in Florida last weekend. A handful of current and former teammates were present.

Facing free agency, Patriots tight end Hunter Henry opened up about his decision to sign on for three more years in New England.

The Boston Athletic Association has named New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski as its 2024 Patriots' Award recipient, and the four-time Super Bowl champion will serve as Grand Marshall of this year's Boston Marathon.

In honor of International Women's Day, Patriots.com highlighted five women across various levels and departments of Kraft Sports + Entertainment to share their unique journeys and celebrate women in football.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore appears to have purchased a new home for his mother based on a video he shared to Instagram on Sunday.

The New England Patriots Foundation visited Chandler Elementary School in Worcester and the Lafayette School in Everett on Friday to spread excitement about Read Across America Day.

New England Patriots defensive lineman and American supermodel Chanel Iman tied more than nautical knots over the weekend, getting married on a 158-foot yacht in the Caribbean Sea.

Longtime New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater announced his retirement Tuesday,  sparking an outpouring of gratitude and support from those who coached him or suited up with him over the years.

New England Patriots fans knew how much snow was forecasted for Foxborough in Week 18, but attended anyway to show support for longtime captain Matthew Slater.

Maya Ann Callender didn't love having to help out at her younger brother's football practices growing up, but it set the foundation for the Patriots scouting assistant's career trajectory.

The legendary New England Patriots quarterback is paired with Vermont native Keegan Bradley at the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Bills quarterback Josh Allen is also among their foursome as they tee off Thursday.

"At Michigan, I had the bond of brotherhood from my football team, but also from my fraternity. It was the best of both worlds."

When New England Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft acquired the team in 1994, his goal was to leave a winning legacy on and off the field. In the 30 years since, the Kraft family has impacted the community with more than just six championships.

As Jerod Mayo was formally introduced to media as the 15th head coach of the New England Patriots, his high school coach proudly watched from the second row.

Time flies when you're having fun -- just look at the last 30 years for Patriots fans. In honor of the 30th anniversary of Robert Kraft buying the team, here's a little reminder of what was going on in the world in 1994.

Between the foster care system and bullying, New England Patriots Cheerleader Kayshauna Montano faced a lot of adversity growing up. After rising above it all to pursue her dreams, she's inspiring the same confidence from kids as her 2024 season initiative.