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TEAM
TALK
- Patriots updated Free Agency Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker.
- Mike Dussault reports the ‘Forged in Foxborough’ series has been nominated for a regional Emmy Award.
- Patriots Unfiltered: NFL Draft talk, latest mocks/buzz, 2026 Pats HOF nominees. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mark Daniels Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Preview: 5 best fits at running back. “it’s clear that the team could use more depth for the upcoming season.”
- Sara Marshall makes the case that the NFL Draft or a blockbuster trade are the best options for the Patriots to address their receiving corps.
- Phil Perry spotlights the best safety fits for the Patriots in the Draft: Looking for more defensive versatility.
- Ethan Hurwitz previews the Safety position: Top Safeties set, but Pats will need to figure out their backups at the backend of the secondary.
- Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots Draft Preview: Special Teams doesn’t need much retooling.
- Alex Barth explores whether a Day 2 move-up is in the cards for the Patriots in this year’s draft. With 11 picks at their disposal, New England is well-positioned to move up if they choose to.
- Ethan Hurwitz gives us five reasons why the Patriots can repeat as AFC Champions.
- Doug Kyed’s Patriots Mailbag: Potential surprises with 31st pick in 2026 NFL Draft.
- Aaliyan Mohammed relays Julian Edelman who is a fan of WR Romeo Doubs.
- Aaliyan Mohammed explains why he believes the Patriots should move on from Hunter Henry after this season and go after Falcons star TE Kyle Pitts next offseason.
- Mark Daniels takes a 4th stab at a 7-round Patriots mock draft. No. 31 Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion.
- Jake Mozarsky compares Patriots first-round mock draft selections from top experts. Any consensus?
- Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick and Daniel Harms break down the best Tight Ends & Safety prospects for the Patriots. (55 min. video)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Three underrated NFL draft prospects; Plus, answering your questions on Kenneth Walker III, Jeremiyah Love and more.
- Matt Miller (ESPN) 2026 NFL draft rankings: Top 482 players, comps.
- Tony Pauline (EssentiallySports) NFL Draft Big Board Update: Mansoor Delane cracks Top 10, Peter Woods tumbles as Michael Trigg’s stock craters.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) Six NFL teams under the most pressure to hit on their draft classes. Dolphins, Jets included. No Pats.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Five teams that can’t leave the 2026 NFL draft without a quarterback. Jets included.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) Which team most needs to select a wide receiver in the Draft? No Pats.
- Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com) Path to the Draft: Breaking down WR draft prospect team fits. (2 min. video)
- Eric Edholm (NFL.com) 2026 NFL Draft: 16 prospects attending this year’s event in Pittsburgh.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Dolphins’ Aaron Brewer admits he was ‘shook’ by Jaylen Waddle trade: ‘What are we doing?’
- Matt Verderame (SI) Selecting the best NFL draft pick ever for every team. Pats: 2000, 6th round (199).
- Gilberto Manzano (SI) Top eight NFL free agents still available ahead of the draft.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Report: NFL under federal investigation for ‘anticompetitive tactics’ harming consumers
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Robert Kraft saw the antitrust storm coming a year ago.
