What is the story about?
TEAM
TALK
- Patriots updated Free Agency Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker.
- Evan Lazar posts his final draft rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft: Positional rankings, round grades, strengths and weaknesses, and more.
- Patriots Draft Countdown podcast: Mike and Evan highlight the top edge rushers in the class; Plus they identify additional key weapons and players to build around QB Drake Maye. (12 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: New England’s voluntary offseason program begins Monday; The McCourtys talk Patriots must-have needs and wants; Patriots called off their scheduled visit for Florida edge rusher George Gumbs Jr; TEs coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown’s role; More!
- Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News: Countdown to draft day. Patriots offseason; Vrabel addresses team; A.J. Brown trade doubts, “…giving up two early picks for Brown? Nope. It would be a difficult but firm no.” Draft focus on Edge speed; More!
- Doug Kyed’s Sunday NFL Notes: Sources see Patriots picking in 2026 draft ‘sweet spot’ at No. 31.
- Ethan Hurwitz reports the Patriots return to Gillette Stadium as offseason program kicks off today.
- Mike Reiss NFL Draft Notebook: Latest Patriots updates, intel, buzz. Could the Pats use depth at guard?
- Michael Rochman’s Patriots NFL Draft Preview: Assessing targets, markets, and more for the No. 31 pick.
- Karen Guregian sees the 2026 NFL Draft as a key step in the Patriots’ bid to stay contenders.
- Ethan Hurwitz highlights one Tight end prospect and one Running back prospect in each round of the draft for the Patriots.
- Mark Daniels’ Patriots Draft Preview: 5 best tackle prospects to protect Drake Maye.
- Jerry Thornton’s Patriots 2026 Draft Preview: Defensive Line.
- Mark Daniels compiled a list of the 152 prospects connected to the Patriots, ordered them by position and draft projection.
- Mark Morse takes a comprehensive look at all of the pre-draft meetings and visits for the Pats.
- Alex Barth notes the Pats reportedly hosted edge rushers Malachi Lawrence and Gabe Jacas for top-30 visits.
- Ethan Hurwitz profiles Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia. Patriots could make a splash late in the draft.
- Alex Barth discusses Adam Schefter’s latest reporting on A.J. Brown and a potential trade to New England.
- Karen Guregian shares her 3rd and final Patriots 7-round mock draft. Pats take Texas A&M Edge Cashius Howell at 31
- Alex Barth posts a final full NFL Mock Draft. Pats trade out of the first round, pick UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence at 34.
- Chris Mason notes Drake Maye and Bill Belichick crossed paths at a charity event this weekend.
- Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick break down down the best WR prospects for the Patriots. (51 min. video)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Adam Schefter (ESPN) 2026 NFL draft intel, notes: AJ Brown is likely to become a Patriot; Other trade candidates to watch; More.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Every NFL team’s offseason to-do list: What can clubs check off in the 2026 draft? Patriots: Reinforce defensive front, Get better O-line depth, Welcome in true WR1? /Click for commentary.
- Albert Breer (SI) 2026 NFL draft needs for every team reveal a compelling theme; Plus, a detailed look at how the first round could play out. Patriots needs: Edge, WR, TE, OL. /Click for commentary.
- Dan Parr (NFL.com) 5 biggest roster needs ahead of the draft for every team. Pats: Edge, OL, DL, TE, WR.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) 2026 NFL Draft burning questions: No. 2 overall pick? First receiver selected?
- Jordan Reid (ESPN) NFL mock draft: 257 Picks, predictions. Pats: Texas A&M Edge Cashius Howell at 31.
- Mel Kiper, Jr. (ESPN) NFL mock draft: Rounds 1-2. Pats take Miami DE Akheem Mesidor at 31.
- Chad Reuter (NFL.com) Seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft. Pats select Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers at 31.
