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Fans view this Patriots wide receiver as the odd man out

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye described his wide receiver room by two words on Friday: crowded and competitive. The Patriots roster currently features seven wide receivers with NFL experience, as they acquired A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason to work with Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III. […]

Patriots 2026 scouting report for WR Kyle Dixon

The New England Patriots decided to forgo the wide receiver position in this year’s NFL Draft, but they did sign a bunch of rookie free agents afterwards. Among that group, nobody had as unique a background as Kyle Dixon. A former baseball player in college, he spent his only two football seasons at Culver-Stockton in […]

What releasing Otis Reese means for the Patriots

Before entering the practice fields for their sixth session of this year’s training camp, the New England Patriots decided to part ways with a member of their linebacker group. Otis Reese, who had originally joined the team via its practice squad last November, was released. With no follow-up move happening yet, let’s analyze what we […]

Patriots work out two defensive backs after opening roster spot

After one roster spot opened, two free agents visited Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots hosted safeties Eric Butler and Tysheem Johnson for workouts on Friday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Butler, listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, was invited to rookie minicamp with the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints after going unselected […]

6 performances of note from the Patriots’ sixth training camp practice

For a second straight day, the New England Patriots put on their full pads on Friday. This meant that, for a second straight day, the intensity was high in Foxborough. To recap the sixth practice of the summer, please make sure to head over to our Patriots training camp notebook. In the meantime, here is […]

Drake Maye and A.J. Brown finding their rhythm at Patriots camp

Building chemistry can take time. Drake Maye and A.J. Brown learned that over the Patriots’ four training camp practices, as the duo struggled to get on the same page. But since the pads came on Thursday, their connection has come to life. “Just giving more chances to him,” Maye said. “I think you see with […]

Patriots training camp recap: Drake Maye stacks another strong practice

Following their first padded practice of training camp, the New England Patriots were back to work on Friday and once again donned full pads as the focus was mainly in the red zone again. Here’s what went down on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Attendance Absent: CB Carlton Davis III, DT Christian Barmore (new) […]

Patriots training camp primer: Day 6 practice preview, schedule, more

Coming off their most intense practice of the summer so far, the New England Patriots will be back on the Gillette Stadium fields on Friday. It will be their sixth session of training camp and a chance for players to build on the foundation laid through the ramp-up period and the first padded practice on […]

Patriots release backup linebacker Otis Reese

The New England Patriots have parted ways with a member of their linebacker group. Otis Reese, who spent parts of the 2025 season on New England’s practice squad, has been released by the team. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston was first to report the transaction that has since been confirmed by the organization. Reese, […]

Caleb Lomu embracing physicality early in rookie training camp

As Patriots first-round pick Caleb Lomu climbed the hill to the practice fields ahead of his first padded NFL practice, he admittedly felt some nerves. Those feelings quickly disappeared once the hitting started, reminding Lomu of one key piece of advice he received beforehand. “Just being a violent player,” Lomu said. “You’re going against another […]

The Patriots have found their new James Develin, save for the neck roll

Even with the game becoming increasingly pass-centric and despite having the greatest quarterback of all time under center, the New England Patriots of the 2010s remained steadfast in their belief in a balanced offense. Accordingly, they were one of the few teams to still employ a traditional fullback during those years. Fast forward to 2026, […]

Kayshon Boutte staying focused amid Patriots trade rumors

Kayshon Boutte knows his future may not be in New England. But for now, the wide receiver is focused on where his feet are. “I think my main focus is just that I’m here today. If I’m somewhere else next week or the week after, I mean that’s kinda what it is. That’s part of […]

7 performances of note from the Patriots’ fifth training camp practice

Five days into training camp, the New England Patriots decided to up the intensity. The introduction of full pads brought an increase in physicality and competition. To recap what was a rainy session on the Gillette Stadium practice fields, please make sure to head over to our Patriots training camp notebook. In the meantime, let’s […]

Things are starting to click for Eli Raridon at Patriots training camp

After back-to-back training camp practices with multiple catches and securing two red. zone touchdowns on Thursday, New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon is growing more comfortable at the NFL level. “It’s going well,” Raridon said Thursday about his first training camp as a pro. “I’ve got a lot of great people in the […]

Patriots training camp recap: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection comes to life

Following their first off day of training camp, the New England Patriots were back to work on Thursday and donned full pads for the first time this summer as work transitioned into the red zone. Here’s what went down on the rainy practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Attendance Absent: CB Carlton Davis (new), CB Brandon […]

DeAndre Hopkins no longer coaching for Patriots

DeAndre Hopkins’ coaching tenure with the New England Patriots came and went, seemingly in an instant. Less than a week after announcing the veteran wide receiver had joined his staff, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel revealed that Hopkins’ time with the club has met its end again. “It was a great experience,” Vrabel said ahead […]

Patriots training camp primer: Day 5 practice preview, schedule, more

Things are about to change at New England Patriots training camp. Not only is the weather worse than it had been for the first four sessions of the summer, Thursday’s practice also will see the introduction of some physicality: for the first time since the end of last season, players will wear full pads. Here’s […]

5 takeaways from the start of Patriots training camp

The New England Patriots are about to turn up the intensity when they hit the practice field on Thursday. Their fifth session of the summer is set to be the first in full pads, and as such marks a pivotal point in the progression toward the 2026 NFL season: for the first time since the […]

Patriots training camp competitions, updated ahead of padded practices

The New England Patriots’ 2026 training camp is underway, and the first four practices of the summer in the books. Even though those were effectively an extension of the offseason before the expected introduction of full pads on Thursday, they were still a first extensive glimpse into the team as it ramps up its preparation […]

Returning for Year 13 an easy choice for Patriots’ Morgan Moses

Despite turning 35 years old in March, retirement was never an option for offensive tackle Morgan Moses. Instead, returning for his 13th NFL season was an easy choice.  “Come on. How can I turn down this opportunity to play football?” Moses said. “My three boys love this game, and they enjoy being out there and […]