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Instant grades for Patriots trading Garrett Bradbury to Bears

The New England Patriots will have a new starting center in 2026. Garrett Bradbury, who filled that role for all 21 games last season, has been traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2027 NFL Draft. Let’s put a grade on the move based on the information we have […]

What re-signing Tommy DeVito means for the Patriots

The start of NFL free agency proper is still five days away, but the New England Patriots keep making moves in preparation of it. On Friday, they re-signed restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year contract extension and also decided not to use an exclusive rights tender to keep defensive tackle Isaiah Iton […]

Instant grades for Patriots re-signing QB Tommy DeVito

The New England Patriots and Tommy DeVito will keep working together. As was reported on Friday, the Patriots signed the restricted free agent quarterback to a two-year contract extension that will keep him in the fold through 2027. Let’s put a grade on the Patriots’ decision to keep DeVito around. Instant grades: Patriots re-sign QB […]

Patriots re-sign quarterback Tommy DeVito to 2-year deal

The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with quarterback Tommy DeVito, according to his agent, Sean Stellato. With the quarterback set to enter restricted free agency, the sides agreed on a two-year deal worth $7.4 million that includes $2 million in guaranteed money. The multi-year extension then allows New England to avoid having to […]

3 more potential Patriots cap casualties ahead of NFL free agency

The New England Patriots are making roster moves, and veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs may have been the first domino to fall in what could turn out to be a sequence of transactions. The 2025 AFC champions entered Wednesday with just under $41.3 million in 2026 cap space. The franchise increased that number later that […]

7 linebacker targets for the Patriots in NFL free agency

The New England Patriots find themselves in a much different position than they were at this time last season. After overhauling the roster in Year 1 under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots turned things around and advanced to Super Bowl LX. Entering free agency in 2026, the list of needs is significantly shorter for Vrabel and […]

Patriots 2026 offseason preview: Safety could see even more turnover

The New England Patriots’ safety group underwent a massive overhaul in 2025. Even though veterans Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers both entered training camp in their established starting spots, neither was much of a factor by the time the regular season rolled around: Peppers was released shortly after roster cutdowns and Dugger sent to Pittsburgh […]

Patriots Mailbag: All-in on Alec Pierce in NFL free agency?

Free agency is right around the corner and the New England Patriots have already got things started with an external signing and free agent visit. As the legal tampering window opens on Monday, the real activity is set to begin for a team with close to $60 million in cap space. So before the fun […]

Patriots free agency 2026: Jaquelin Roy could be DT security

The New England Patriots’ defensive tackle position is heading into an uncertain few weeks. Christian Barmore’s legal situation has yet to be resolved, while three members of the group are about to enter free agency. Among them is fourth-year man Jaquelin Roy, who is a restricted free agent. Will the Patriots bring him back? Let’s […]

Patriots adding Charles London to 2026 coaching staff, per report

A familiar face will be rejoining head coach Mike Vrabel’s ranks in 2026. Longtime NFL assistant Charles London has accepted a position on the New England Patriots’ coaching staff, according to a report Thursday from Chad Graff of The Athletic. While his official title in Foxborough remains to be determined, London is expected to work […]

Patriots fan survey: Who should replace Stefon Diggs?

The New England Patriots made to the decision to move off of wide receiver Stefon Diggs, as they will release him next week following the start of the league new year. Cutting ties with the veteran will help New England’s salary cap, increasing their projected cap space by nearly $15 million to $57 million — […]

What signing Jesse Luketa means for the Patriots

Even though the start of free agency week is still several days away, the New England Patriots have started their preparation. After two decisions on Wednesday, two more were made on Thursday: they signed outside linebacker Jesse Luketa to their roster and opted not to place a restricted free agent tender on offensive tackle Yasir […]

Patriots sign outside linebacker Jesse Luketa to reported one-year deal

The New England Patriots have added edge rush ahead of the 2026 league year. The organization officially reached agreement with outside linebacker Jesse Luketa on Thursday. As first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, it is a one-year deal. Luketa, 27, finished the 2025 season on the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams. The […]

Patriots meet with veteran OT Jedrick Wills ahead of free agency

Ahead of NFL Free Agency, the New England Patriots have met with offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, according to multiple reports. The 10th overall pick out of Alabama in 2020, Wills went on to start 57 games — primarily at left tackle — over five years for the Cleveland Browns. Wills dealt with knee issues throughout […]

Patriots reportedly pass on tendering OT Yasir Durant ahead of NFL free agency

Yasir Durant will become an unrestricted free agent when the 2026 league year opens. The New England Patriots have made the decision not to tender the offensive tackle, as reported Thursday by MassLive’s Mark Daniels, allowing him to reach the NFL’s open market next week. Durant, 27, loomed as a restricted free agent in Foxborough […]

8 edge rusher targets for the Patriots in NFL free agency

The New England Patriots find themselves in a much different position than they were at this time last season. After overhauling the roster in Year 1 under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots turned things around and advanced to Super Bowl LX. Entering free agency in 2026, the list of needs is significantly shorter for Vrabel and […]

How the Patriots can replace Stefon Diggs after his release

Stefon Diggs’ time in New England is coming to an end. Despite coming off a productive season and still having two years remaining on his contract, the Patriots have informed the 32-year-old that he will be cut after the start of the new league year next week. The move is a big one for the […]

What forgoing Alex Austin’s free agency tender means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots have started addressing their 14-player free agency class, with the first decision involving cornerback Alex Austin. A restricted free agent, Austin will reportedly not be tendered by the team ahead of next Wednesday’s deadline. As a result, he is headed for the open market. What does the decision mean for the […]

Patriots make decision on CB Alex Austin ahead of NFL free agency

While the news of Stefon Diggs’ upcoming release dominated headlines, the New England Patriots quietly made another personnel decision. Cornerback Alex Austin will not be tendered as a restricted free agent and enter the open market next Wednesday. NFL insider Jordan Schultz was first to report the news. Austin, 24, arrived in the NFL as […]

What releasing Stefon Diggs means for the Patriots

Even though he finished the season as their most productive pass catcher, the New England Patriots informed veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he will be released after the start of the 2026 NFL league year next Wednesday. One year removed from joining forces via a three-year, $63.5 million contract, the two sides will be […]

Patriots to release WR Stefon Diggs

The New England Patriots and their leading pass catcher will go their separate ways in 2026. The team has informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that it is planning to release him after the start of next week’s free agency, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Diggs himself appears to have confirmed the […]