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TEAM
TALK
- Patriots updated Free Agent Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker.
- Hype Video: Patriots free agency recap. (1 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Team/league news, notable free agents, Draft talk. (2 hours)
- Forged In Foxborough: Episode 4, Warriors. Exclusive behind the scenes look at the historic playoff run and performances from the 2025 New England Patriots. (95 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Alex Barth explores what trades the Patriots can make from all 11 of their assigned slots in the Draft.
- Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots Top 30 Meeting Tracker: Keeping tabs on draft prospects.
- Meghan Ottolini identifies the Pats’ 3 biggest needs left after free agency spending: WR, Edge, RB.
- Ethan Hurwitz highlights Rhamondre Stevenson on sharing the backfield with TreVeyon Henderson.
- Cole Shelton relays NFL analyst Mike Jones of The Athletic, who named Drake Maye an offseason winner because the Patriots signed WR Romeo Doubs and star OG Alijah Vera-Tucker.
- Jack Aylmar sees the Pats replacing Jaylinn Hawkins with All-Pro safety Kevin Byard as a ‘win now’ move.
- Jack Markowski points out DT Cory Durden’s reaction to a mock draft that has the Pats selecting Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald in the first round.
- Evan Cormier reports the Pats hosted Clemson RB Adam Randall for a top-30 visit on Tuesday.
- Keagan Stiefel profiles Miami DL Akheem Mesidor and explains why he could be the perfect option for New England in the first round.
- Justin Leger wonders if A.J. Brown’s price went up after the Jaylen Waddle trade.
- Sara Marshall suggests the Falcons’ slow extension talks with WR Drake London could give the Patriots a chance at budding superstar receiver.
- Conor Ryan tells us why Jaylen Waddle’s trade to the Broncos is bad news for the Patriots.
- Phil Perry’s Mock Draft 3.0: Pats pick up tenacious pass-rusher for Vrabel with Missouri Edge Zion Young.
- Taylor Kyles, Mike Kadlick and Evan Lazar share their Patriots post-free agency mock draft. Pats trade their first round pick, take Washington WR Denzel Boston at 34. /All rounds, click for commentary.
- All 32 NFL Podcast: Mike Giardi breaks down what the signings of Reggie Gilliam and Julian Hill will bring to the Patriots’ offense. (2.24 min. video)
- All 32 NFL Podcast: Mike Giardi shares his conversations around the NFL about Pats’ moves in free agency, what kind of players they signed, Vrabel guys. Plus, other NFL moves that caught his eye. (31 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) 2026 NFL free agency: Big remaining issues for 20 contenders. Patriots: What’s missing – Defensive line depth. The solution: Look into the veteran market. /click for commentary.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) Roster moves, questions for 32 teams. Patriots: Biggest additions, losses; Did the Patriots hit their free agency goals? Biggest remaining roster hole: Offensive line. /click for commentary.
- Jeffri Chadiha (NFL.com) Ten best moves of the offseason so far: Trades, free-agent signings boost Rams, Dolphins, Steelers. No. 9) Patriots sign WR Romeo Doubs. /click for commentary.
- Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Nine most intriguing defensive additions during 2026 NFL free agency so far. ‘Pocket-pushing edge’ Dre’Mont Jones included.
- Gary Davenport (Bleacher Report) Ranking the 10 biggest steals from the first week of 2026 free agency. No 4. S Kevin Byard to New England.
- Matt Verderame (SI) Five likely busts from 2026 NFL free agency. No Pats.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) Five best bargain moves through the first week of free agency. No Pats.
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) NFL Power Rankings: Free agency edition. Pats 8th (-6). /Woof.
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Jaylen Waddle trade to Denver: All-in Broncos, all-out Dolphins.
- Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0. Pats pick Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald at 31.
