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Patriots clear third roster spot with running back Elijah Mitchell’s release
The New England Patriots have opened a spot in the backfield following the 2026 NFL draft. The organization announced the release of veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday, as previously reported by Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed. Mitchell, 27, had circled back to Gillette Stadium to sign a futures contract after Super Bowl LX. He […]
Patriots links 4/28/26: Tackling the depth chart; Next great Patriots
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How Patriots’ 2026 draft picks can make an impact this season
The New England Patriots added nine players to their roster during the NFL Draft, which ran from April 23 to 25. New England spent significant draft capital on both sides of the ball as the team gears up for a potential return to the Super Bowl next season. The Patriots targeted prospects throughout the draft […]
Patriots trade results: New England’s 4 draft day moves, analyzed
With 11 selections in hand, tied for second most among the league’s 32 teams, the New England Patriots entered the NFL Draft in prime position to move around the board and attempt to maximize the value of their selections. In total, they ended up swinging four trades. The reigning AFC champions moved up the board […]
Karon Prunty out to prove his ‘stats don’t lie’ with Patriots
It’s been a long journey for Karon Prunty. Perhaps that was part of the reason the cornerback did not receive an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine — and why many labeled it a reach when the Patriots strayed from consensus to draft him in the fifth round. Prunty, however, would tell you otherwise. “My […]
Patriots draft grades: How fans, experts feel about 2026 rookie class
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, which was a change of pace for the New England Patriots picking 31st overall after back-to-back years in the top-five. The team added nine total players to their roster over the weekend with the most notable coming after early-round trade ups to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu […]
What their initial post-draft roster cuts mean for the Patriots
Between the NFL Draft and rookie free agency, the New England Patriots added a combined 20 players to their roster since last Thursday. While all of them did fit onto the roster, the team still decided to make some changes on Monday: wide receiver John Jiles and tight end Marshall Lang were both waived. Let’s […]
Patriots make first roster cuts following 2026 draft
A pair of 90-man roster spots have opened in Foxborough to clear room for the incoming rookie class. The New England Patriots officially waived wide receiver John Jiles and tight end Marshall Lang on Monday, with the latter move previously reported by the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed. Jiles, 25, had been with the organization since […]
Mike Vrabel returns to Patriots after missing Day 3 of the NFL Draft
The New England Patriots’ head coach is back in the facility. After missing the third day of the NFL Draft due to personal reasons, Mike Vrabel was back at work on Monday. Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston was first to report Vrabel’s return. Vrabel’s absence stemmed from him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini getting […]
Patriots draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class
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Patriots’ biggest steals and reaches in the 2026 NFL Draft
Starting with offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in the first round, the New England Patriots made nine selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. While there is some cautious optimism about the class as a whole, time will be the ultimate judge of the team’s success and whether or not the Patriots’ selections will prove their value […]
Patriots links 4/27/26: Draft grades, analysis; Who’s on the roster?
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Patriots mock draft 2027: New England considers pair of Oregon Ducks
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, which officially starts the clock on the 2027 NFL Draft. Unlike this year’s class, the 2027 draft is expected to be one of the more talented groups in recent memory. New England is hoping to be picking near the bottom of the first round again. In […]
Patriots draft pick Behren Morton reacts to joining team as backup QB
In the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton to serve as a third arm behind Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito. Morton is ready to help wherever he can. “Game planning, prep — whatever needs,” he said. “If he needs a coffee from Starbucks, I’m […]
Patriots’ 2026 draft picks, ranked by projected rookie contributions
The New England Patriots were unsurprisingly busy in the 2026 NFL Draft. Entering the annual player selection meeting with 11 picks, tied for second-most in the NFL, they ended up making a series of trades and picks and at the end brought in nine prospects. But while plenty of thought and preparation went into every […]
8 winners and losers from the Patriots’ 2026 draft
The New England Patriots added nine total players across three days of the 2026 NFL Draft, the first three filling top needs on the roster before the focus was shifted to acquiring depth. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse, moving forward. Winners QB Drake Maye: The Patriots smarty continued to use their […]
Kyle Dugger trade results: Patriots use Steelers pick during 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is is in the books, and all the picks traded in the years leading up to it finally turn from numbers into actual football players. One of those trades included safety Kyle Dugger, the former New England Patriots second-round pick who was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of last year’s […]
Patriots draft grades for full 2026 rookie class
The 2026 NFL Draft is over, so what makes more sense then grading all of the New England Patriots’ picks before they have even stepped foot on an NFL field? Seriously though, this was a fun exercise last year, so I thought I’d do it again this year. Not only am I going to give […]
6 numbers that explain the Patriots’ late-round draft picks
On Saturday, the New England Patriots added six players to their roster during the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft. After shuffling around the draft board and securing trades with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Minnesota Vikings, the Patriots made one fifth-round selection, two in the sixth and three in the seventh. The […]
Sunday Patriots Notes: Offensive line lessons drive continued tackle investments
The NFL Draft is officially in the books. After entering the week with 11 picks, the Patriots ultimately used nine as a pair of trades up helped the team land offensive tackle Caleb Lomu and edge rusher Gabe Jacas in the first two rounds. The focus here on Pats Pulpit has been all draft talk. […]
10 winners and losers from the Patriots’ Day 3 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
The New England Patriots added six players on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, three on both offense and defense as there was an emphasis on adding depth to the roster. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse, moving forward. Winners WR Kyle Williams: The expectation remains that the Patriots will still trade […]
Quick-hit thoughts on the Patriots’ 2026 NFL Draft class
The New England Patriots concluded the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday by adding six more players to the fold. In total, nine rookies were selected over the last three days; they will soon be joined by other first-year players arriving on the team through free agency. While this means the rookie class as a whole […]
What Patriots hoped to accomplish on Day 3 of the NFL Draft
Since walking off the Super Bowl field 76 days ago, the New England Patriots’ goal has been to improve the roster to get back to that stage. Saturday marked one of the final steps in that process, as the team made five Day 3 selections in the NFL Draft — with improving depth a key […]
NFL Draft 2026: What picking Behren Morton, Jam Miller and Quintayvious Hutchins means for the Patriots
Three calls were left to make before the 2026 NFL draft could reach the rearview in Foxborough. The New England Patriots closed out the seventh round by taking Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton at No. 234 overall, Alabama running back Jam Miller at No. 245 overall and Boston College edge Quintayvious Hutchins at No. 247 […]
Patriots 2026 draft tracker: Day 3 picks, news, live updates
The NFL Draft is officially in the books as the New England Patriots wrapped up the weekend making six selections on Day 3. Recap all the action below. NFL Draft 2026: Day 3 Saturday, April 25, 12 p.m. ET | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | Broadcast information | Best players available | Patriots Top 50 Big Board Patriots picks: Round 5, […]
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