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Arizona Cardinals sign linebacker, defensive tackle in free agency

The Arizona Cardinals continue to add to a defense that was miserable in 2025. Today, they announced they have signed linebacker Jack Gibbens to a two year contract, while signing veteran defensive tackle Andrew Billings to a one-year contract. From the team: Gibbens (6-3, 242) played all 17 games (eight starts) last season with the Patriots […]

What signing Niko Lalos means for the Patriots

The second week of NFL free agency saw the New England Patriots continue to add to their roster as they signed long snapper Niko Lalos. Let’s break down what the moves mean for the team from a big-picture perspective. Snapper competition After being selected in the seventh-round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Julian Ashby went […]

Patriots sign converted long snapper Niko Lalos following workout

The New England Patriots will enter the spring with a second long snapper on the roster. The organization announced the signing of free agent Niko Lalos on Monday, as previously reported by Patriots on SI’s Ethan Hurwitz. Lalos, 28, was among a group of specialists in Foxborough for workouts and now joins 2025 seventh-round draft […]

Patriots coaching staff for 2026 NFL season announced

The New England Patriots’ coaching staff for the 2026 season has been finalized, and it includes some changes compared to last year. The most prominent among those are the previously confirmed promotion of Zak Kuhr to defensive coordinator as well as former DC Terrell Williams taking on a new role. That role now comes with […]

Seahawks Anthony Bradford earned huge performance bonus in 2025

The Seattle Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions, having handily defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in the home stadium of the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers. With the victory comes bragging rights for the entirety of the offseason, along with the difficulty in keeping together a championship roster as free agents earn […]

BChuk’s Backs: #10 Kaelon Black

For the second consecutive year, I’m bringing you my top ten running backs in the upcoming NFL draft. These are not fantasy rankings or even who I predict will have the best season. No, these are simply a pre-draft ranking of the 10 most talented RBs coming out this year – according to WCG’s own […]

Contract details for Patriots free agency signing Romeo Doubs

The New England Patriots entered free agency with a definitive need at wide receiver, especially after announcing their intention to release Stefon Diggs. And while they did not address that need by signing Alec Pierce or trading for A.J. Brown — two players the team had previously been linked to — it eventually found a […]

Patriots target edge with first reported pre-draft visits

With the first wave of free agency having died down, the New England Patriots are shifting their focus to the upcoming NFL Draft. One big part of the process leading up to the draft is inviting players to visit the team’s Gillette Stadium facility, and the first are already being set up. According to reports, edge rushers R. […]

Patriots 7-round mock draft: Pats keep filling holes after free agency

Now that we are a week into free agency, and we got a glimpse into the vision that Mike Vrabel and the front office have for the New England Patriots this season and moving forward, it is a perfect time for another mock draft. Since the opening of the legal tampering window last Monday, the […]

Best players still available for the Patriots in NFL free agency

The New England Patriots had a busy first week of NFL free agency, signing eight players since the opening of the legal tampering window last Monday. While not all of the moves are guaranteed to have a major impact on the team, they did address some holes and improved either the starter level or the […]

Instant grades for Patriots free agency signing Mike Brown

The New England Patriots made some investment in their safety group last week. Besides signing All-Pro Kevin Byard to a one-year deal, they also brought in another ex-Titan, Mike Brown, on a deal that spans only the 2026 season. We already gave high marks for the Byard signing. So, how about Brown? Let’s find out. […]

Contract details for Patriots free agency signing Mike Brown

The New England Patriots gave out some big contracts during the first week of free agency. Safety and special teamer Mike Brown, who is coming over after a three-year stint in Tennessee, does not belong in that same category. Brown’s contract with the Patriots is for one year only, and as a look at its […]

Sunday Patriots Notes: Free agent additions drawn to Drake Maye

It was a busy week for the New England Patriots coaching staff and front office as the NFL’s new league year began. With the goal of remodeling their roster this offseason, New England got to work in free agency agreeing to terms with eight external free agents while watching the majority of their in-house free […]

Early NFL Coach of the Year Odds 2026

Coach of the Year Odds The NFL Coach of the Year award is not won by having the best team in the NFL. It’s quite unique in that it looks at the coaches who have overcome mounting odds and expectations, and which NFL coach deserves the award, given their circumstances.  Each NFL season produces breakout [...]

Mariners Spring Training 2026, Game #21

The Kade Anderson Revolution will be televised. Tonight’s match-up against the Dodgers will be broadcast on SNLA, and it’s an evening game, so you might even get to watch it. Of course, it’s up against the WBC Quarterfinals, so maybe your attention will be divided. The Mariners are mostly going with the B-Squad for tonight’s […]

Christian Barmore picks up massive salary guarantee from Patriots

It’s been a good week for New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore. On Monday, his domestic assault case was officially dismissed in light of new evidence emerging. On Friday, a massive salary guarantee in his contract was exercised. By remaining on the Patriots’ roster through a 4 p.m. ET deadline on Friday, Barmore’s entire […]

Patriots add veteran offensive coach to Mike Vrabel’s staff

The New England Patriots were busy bolstering their roster in free agency over the last week. They also made a move to improve their coaching depth. Jonathan Decoster, who spent the last two seasons as assistant offensive line coach at Florida, is joining the Patriots in a role that as of yet has to officially […]

Patriots coaching staff tracker 2026: Hires, departures, rumors, more

For the first time since 2023, the New England Patriots are entering an offseason with stability at the head coaching position. Mike Vrabel, arrived in Foxborough last offseason, will be back with the organization after leading it to a 14-3 record and Super Bowl berth. But while Vrabel will not be going anywhere anytime soon, […]

Romeo Doubs wastes no time getting to work with the Patriots

Romeo Doubs entered Gillette Stadium on Thursday to officially sign his four-year contract with the team. Before he could put pen to paper, however, he needed to put the team-issue iPad with the offensive playbook loaded on it. As the receiver then joined fellow free-agent addition to the GP Atrium at Gillette to be officially […]

Patriots Mailbag: What is left to do in free agency?

NFL free agency has officially begun to wind down and the New England Patriots have been busy remodeling their roster. That has included a handful of additions — highlighted by WR Romeo Doubs and OG Alijah-Vera Tucker on offense — and plenty of departures from last year’s squad. So as the roster movement continues, let’s […]

Patriots reveal plan for free agency pickup Alijah Vera-Tucker

New England Patriots offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker is looking forward to a healthy offseason.  Once he returns to the field, that will come with the 26-year-old at left guard. “I think that’s probably the plan right now,” Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said. “We have some guys that do have versatility, […]