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TEAM
TALK
- Evan Lazar notes the Patriots agreed to a multi-year contract with former Packers wideout Romeo Doubs to bolster the offense.
- Evan Lazar’s Film Review: Breaking down free-agent additions Dre’Mont Jones and Reggie Gilliam.
- Patriots updated Free Agent Tracker.
- Patriots Unfiltered: Reported signings/releases/trades, NFL trade buzz, best available free agents. (2 hrs)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike D’Abate reports the defensive makeover continues with the release of veteran LB Anfernee Jennings.
- Steve Balestrieri Day 2 Free Agency: Pats land key offensive talent in WR Romeo Doubs and LG Alijah Vera-Tucker. They are still in need of another edge rusher, another dynamic receiver at tight end, and a safety. And they are certainly not done at wide receiver. But they are in good shape heading into Day 3.
- Meghan Ottolini explains the Patriots’ free agency strategy comes down to betting on the upside.
- Alex Barth points out Alijah Vera-Tucker’s new contract includes significant incentives in one area.
- Doug Kyed reports the Patriots filled their biggest need with former Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
- Karen Guregian and Mark Daniels note that even with Romeo Doubs in the fold, the Patriots might not be done at receiver.
- Conor Ryan tells us 4 things to know about new Patriots WR Romeo Doubs: Doubs has been a dependable red-zone threat during his four seasons with the Packers.
- Karen Guregian explains why Romeo Doubs is a good signing for the Patriots. ‘He’ll help Drake Maye. He’s a reliable target. That’s most important.‘
- Alex Barth notes that after the release of comp picks, we now know the exact slotting of each of the Pats 11 draft picks.
- Ethan Hurwitz gives us the contract details for Patriots’ new FB Reggie Gilliam.
- Ethan Hurwitz passes along a rumor of the Pats reportedly considering Saints star WR Chris Olave
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Kadlick (SI) What Romeo Doubs signing means for Patriots and a potential A.J. Brown trade.
- Dalton Wasserman (PFF) NFL Free Agency: Four intriguing player-team pairings formed on Day 2. The Patriots improved the trenches and wide receiver corps.
- Andy Backstrom (Yahoo! Sports) Romeo Doubs, Patriots agree to 4-year, $80 million deal in free agency.
- Albert Breer (SI) Free agency notes: What to expect of Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins deals; Plus, what to make of the Jaguars subtle approach.
- Seth Walder (ESPN) 2026 NFL free agency grades. Patriots add Romeo Doubs, Grade: B+. Doubs is not a No. 1 receiver, but he is solid and probably a little underrated. /click for more commentary.
- Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) 2026 NFL free agency Day 2 grades. WR Romeo Doubs to Patriots: B+.
- Carter Bahns (CBS Sports) Free agency overreactions: Did Colts overpay for Alec Pierce? Are Dolphins better without Tua Tagovailoa?
- Matt Johnson (SportsNaut) 5 worst contracts from Day 1: Patriots-iOL Alijah Vera-Tucker included.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots to release Anfernee Jennings.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Commanders agree to terms with K’Lavon Chaisson.
- Ben Solak (ESPN) 2026 NFL free agency awards: Best, worst, surprising moves.
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) No Maxx Crosby trade? What now for NFL free agency, Ravens, Raiders.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Ravens to sign DE Trey Hendrickson to four-year, $112M contract after Maxx Crosby trade called off. /Dirty move, Baltimore.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) NFL to explore playing a game on Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. /Also Roger Goodell: “We will always make sure player health and safety is our No. 1 priority in the NFL.”
