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TEAM
TALK
- Patriots updated Free Agent Tracker.
- Roster Moves: Patriots announce they traded C Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears; Released WR Stefon Diggs, LB Anfernee Jennings and LB Jahlani Tavai.
- Evan Lazar’s Film Review: Breaking down Romeo Doubs and Alijah Vera-Tucker’s fit in the Pats’ offense.
- Patriots Catch-22: Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss the Patriots signings/releases/trades, free agency buzz, and the draft. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian shares 10 thoughts on the Patriots moves in free agency thus far. Even slate: Eight new players – eight players heading out the door. Four offense. Four defense. 1. Better, younger, cheaper.
- Mark Morse unpacks the key signings and strategic decisions from Days 2 and 3.
- Doug Kyed projects the Pats’ current starting players after Day 3 of free agency and finds that the team has successfully assembled a roster strong enough to be able to select the best player available in the Draft.
- Keagan Stiefel explains how the signing of TE Julian Hill signals a huge shift of focus by the Pats.
- Alex Barth reports the Patriots signed safety Kevin Byard before losing free agent safety Jaylinn Hawkins.
- Keagan Stiefel tells us what to know about former Titans safety Mike Brown, “in a perfect world, he’ll only play on special teams.” Brown has totaled 60% of his total snaps on special teams across the last 4 seasons.
- Doug Kyed notes that the release of the Pats’ longest-tenured player, OLB Anfernee Jennings, will save the Patriots over $3.8 million in cap space.
- Mike D’Abate highlights Anfernee Jennings penning a heartfelt goodbye to New England.
- Ethan Hurwitz notes the Pats declined to tender LB Jack Gibbens, making him an unrestricted free agent.
- Andrew Callahan hears from rival AFC teams who offered consistent praise for the Pats’ free agent class.
- NESN spotlights 9 Boston legends who owned rivals so badly their jerseys belong in enemy arenas. 1. Tom Brady vs. Buffalo Bills.
- All Patriots Talk podcast: Ethan Hurwitz and Mike D’Abate break down the start of free agency and discuss which players are still out there. (39 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots agree to terms with TE Julian Hill, S Mike Brown and S Kevin Byard; Pats release OLB Anfernee Jennings and lose Edge K’Lavon Chaisson to the Commanders.
- Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Patriots agree to sign LB K.J. Britt.
- Matt Bowen (ESPN) Ranking best players still available in free agency.
- Albert Breer (SI) Free Agency Notes: All signs point to one Kyler Murray landing spot.
- Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) NFL free agency Day 3 grades. S Kevin Byard to Patriots: A.
- Seth Walder (ESPN) 2026 NFL free agency grades.
- Eric Edholm (NFL.com) NFL free agency winners and losers. Winner: Interior offensive linemen, including Alijah Vera-Tucker; Loser: Buffalo Bills; More.
- Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Free agency winners and losers: Trey Hendrickson and Daniel Jones cash in, while Ravens face backlash.
- Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Free agency’s 10 biggest surprises: Maxx Crosby trade falls through, plus questions in New Orleans
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) There are lessons to be learned from the Maxx Crosby trade misadventure.
