What is the story about?
TEAM
TALK
- Evan Lazar’s Film Review: TE Eli Raridon. Breaking down how this third-round tight end fits into the Patriots offense.
- Alexandra Francisco has the story of Terrell Jennings and Julian Ashby each ‘drafting’ a new furry friend at the Pawtriots Dog Adoption & Draft Watch Party. Plus, 2 min. video.
- Roster Moves: Patriots release WR John Jiles and TE Marshall Lang.
LOCAL LINKS
- Steve Balestrieri takes an early look to see what the Patriots 53-man roster might look like.
- Taylor Kyles takes an initial crack at the Patriots’ final 53-man roster following the 2026 NFL draft and initial wave of rookie free agency.
- Justin Leger updates the Patriots depth chart with 2026 draft picks.
- Alex Barth sorts out the Patriots’ suddenly ‘crowded’ tackle group.
- Mike D’Abate explains why the Patriots believe OT Dametrious Crownover can be a sixth-round steal.
- Daniel Fisher relays Dane Brugler (Athletic) on how OT Dametrious Crownover could be a Pats standout.
- Jerry Thornton makes the case 3rd-round TE Eli Raridon is going to be the Patriots next great folk hero.
- Danny Jaillet highlights rookie TE Eli Raridon on his biggest goal this offseason: Adding weight.
- Ethan Hurwitz projects the Patriots Week 1 defensive starters after the draft.
- Mark Morse shares his final Patriots draft analysis: Aggressive moves, top talent, and Day 3 questions.
- Ethan Hurwitz picks the biggest roster winners and losers following the draft.
- Doug Kyed’s Patriots Mailbag: Favorite, most disappointing picks in 2026 NFL draft.
- Darren Hartwell posts a draft grades roundup: 2026 class receives mostly solid reviews.
- Alex Barth reports the Patriots waived TE Marshall Lang and released WR John Jiles, after signing four wide recievers as part of their UDFA class.
- Aaliyan Mohammed suggests the Patriots should sign available free agents LB Von Miller and/or LB Kenneth Murray Jr. to fill roster holes.
- Karen Guregian notes Mike Vrabel was back to work on Monday.
- Danny Jaillet mentions Mike Onwenu reportedly missed Week 1 of offseason program.
- Jerry Thornton relays Le’Veon Bell going scorched earth on Adam Gase, claiming he caught him snorting blow in his office before practice. /…just leaving this here, lol.
- Pats Procrastination podcast: Clare and Chudders discuss the Patriots draft. (41 min.)
- Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick recap the Patriots’ draft and UDFA class before diving into a way-too-early 53-man roster projection. (47 min.)
- Patriots Interference podcast: Mike Giardi and Andrew Callahan discuss the Patriots 2026 NFL draft picks, and why it feels like this was more of an Eliot Wolf draft and NOT a Mike Vrabel draft. (10 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Best, worst and most interesting picks for each AFC team. Patriots Best pick (A+): OT Caleb Lomu, Utah (Round 1, pick 28); More.
- Field Yates (ESPN) 2026 NFL draft: Five favorite picks in every round. Caleb Lomu included.
- Jason Langendorf (SI-Illinois Fighting Illini) LB Gabe Jacas: One of the smartest picks in the 2026 Draft?
- Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Five biggest draft misses. Pats landing a tackle = a hit.
- Dan Graziano (ESPN) Judging overreactions to picks, team classes.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) 6 players who could still be traded after the draft. AJ Brown, Kayshon Boutte included.
- Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Ten moves that should be made with NFL Draft complete. AJ Brown traded to New England; NFL settles labor dispute with officials.
- Mike Renner (CBS Sports) Renner’s draft board vs. the NFL: The best and worst picks of the 2026 draft. OL Caleb Lomu No. 13 on his board, Pats got him at 28. “Lomu can flat-out pass protect…”
- Dan Parr (NFL.com) Two favorite 2026 NFL Draft picks in every round. No Pats.
- Staff (ESPN) NFL fifth-year option tracker: 2023 first-round draft class.
- Eric Edholm (NFL.com) NFL post-draft Power Rankings. Patriots 9th (-2). “… this is a mostly solid class… I don’t view them as prime Super Bowl contenders again, but they’re not far off of that, either.”
