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- Patriots updated Free Agency Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker.
- Evan Lazar‘s EDGE Tiers: Ranking the top 15 Edge Rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Alexandra Franciso reports the Pats will host a “Pawtriots” dog adoption event during Day 3 of the draft.
LOCAL LINKS
- Alex Barth’s Patriots Draft Preview 2026: Linebackers. Will the Patriots just look to add more depth or get aggressive, adding a rotational player now, with an eye on long-term development into the team’s top LB.
- Ian Logue reports the Pats continue their offseason roster shake-up, parting ways with LB Marte Mapu.
- Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots Draft Preview at Linebacker: Current depth, Potential prospect fits; More.
- Tom E. Curran’s Patriots 2026 roster reset: Defensive line depth is a sneaky need behind Milton Williams and Christian Barmore.
- Jerry Thornton’s Patriots 2026 Draft Preview: Edge. Positional overview, current roster, 1st Rounders with a chance to still be on the Board at 31; More.
- Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots Draft Preview: Edge Rusher needs to be the Pats’ first pick.
- Mark Daniels’ Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Preview: 5 tight ends who fit with Drake Maye.
- Sara Marshall says the Patriots have plenty of reason to trade up in the first round for superstar tight end prospect OSU Kenyon Sadiq.
- Ethan Hurwitz relays RB Lan Larison, who details his recovery from injury and 2026 expectations.
- Karen Guregian takes an initial stab at a Patriots 7-round mock draft. No. 31 Clemson Edge TJ Parker.
- Michael DeVito posts his 7-round dream mock draft. Pats pick Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor at 31. /Click for commentary.
- Sara Marshall mentions how NFL Draft experts can’t agree on who the Patriots should target early.
- Aaliyan Mohammed explains why he believes the Patriots should focus resources on trading for WR George Pickens instead of AJ Brown.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Takeaways: How Kirk Cousins became a bag-getting god; Plus, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense, what’s next for Puka Nacua and more.
- James Reber (NFL.com) 20 ideal team-prospect fits that could actually happen in Round 1. No Pats.
- Gilberto Manzano (SI) NFL Draft RB Rankings: Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price headline the position.
- Peter Schrager (ESPN) 2026 NFL mock draft. Pats pick Georgia Tech G/C Keylan Rutledge at 31.
- Albert Breer (SI) The Seahawks’ plan to contend for more Super Bowls is locked away in a safe.
