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TEAM
TALK
- Patriots updated Free Agency Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker.
- Evan Lazar‘s Mock Draft 1.0: Pats prepare for the future at key positions. No. 31 Clemson OT Blake Miller.
- Mike Dussault‘s Mock Draft 1.0: Pats double dip at multiple spots. No. 31 Missouri Edge Zion Young.
- Press Conference: Robert Kraft (5 min. video)
- Exclusive: HC Mike Vrabel discusses Patriots free agency, the NFL Draft & More. (10 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Alex Barth’s Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Preview: Offensive Line – Wide Receivers – Tight Ends.
- Doug Kyed tells us what we learned from Robert Kraft about Drake Maye and the Patriots in 2026.
- Karen Guregian notes Robert Kraft states usual goal for the Patriots: Make the playoffs, tough schedule ahead and all.
- Mark Daniels relays Eliot Wolf on why the team is eyeing reinforcements at the tackle position.
- Brian Ferzoco thumbnails 5 edge rushers the Patriots could target in this year’s draft.
- Graham Wilker profiles 3 edge defenders who could quietly solve a Patriots need in the draft.
- Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots Draft Preview: Adding a backup RB would be smart; Will QB be drafted on Day 3?
- Sara Marshall suggests the prolonged extension talks between the Cowboys and WR George Pickens could work in the Patriots’ favor.
- Mike Reiss reports the Pats will be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ in the summer of 2027, Seahawks in 2026.
- Mark Daniels explains why, under the new rules, the Pats can’t turn down Hard Knocks.
- NBC Sports Boston crew’s NFL meetings recap: Robert Kraft speaks, A.J. Brown latest, and more.
- Tom E. Curran discusses the owners vs. players battle for 18 games, NFL labor peace and more.
- Pats Procrastination podcast: Clare and Chudders bring you their offseason musings on free agency, the draft, the 28 – 3 tee in memory of Hallie Kyed and More. (38 min.)
- Pats Interference podcast: Andrew Callahan and Alex Barth cover the Patriots needs in the draft, and take a look at potential sleepers for Patriots at pick 31. (12 min.)
- All 32 NFL podcast: Mike Giardi and Steve Muench discuss the best OL options for the Pats for each day in the draft; Will Campbell and Jared Wilson’s play in year one + what to expect in year two; More. (45 min)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Eagles, Patriots will have joint practices this summer.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Bills are the favorites to win the AFC East.
- Stephen Holder (ESPN) 18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches. Robert Kraft: “I like it for the long-term growth and development of the league, to keep our league healthy and grow revenue.”
- Nate Tice, Charles McDonald (Yahoo! Sports) NFL Draft wide receiver rankings: 5 could go in 1st round.
- Aaron Schatz (ESPN) 2026 NFL draft wide receiver projections: Rankings, comps.
- Courtney Cronin (ESPN) Are tight ends making a first round comeback? Why top NFL draft prospect Kenyon Sadiq could be next in line.
- Carter Bahns (CBS Sports) NFL’s top running back tandems. No. 8 Patriots: TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson. /Click for commentary.
- Charles Davis (NFL.com) 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0. Pats pick Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor at 31.
- Mike Band (NFL.com) 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0. Pats take Clemson Edge T.J. Parker at 31.
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) 2026 NFL three-round mock draft. Pats select Clemson OT Blake Miller at 31.
- Staff (NFL.com) Las Vegas to host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029.
- Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) NFL announces plans to develop a professional flag football league for men and women.
