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What the Patriots saw in trade acquisition Jaylen Reed
As the New England Patriots went through their draft preparation ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Penn State safety Jaylen Reed came across their radar. The safety ended up coming off the board 187th overall in the sixth round to the Houston Texans. But the Patriots continued to monitor him. “We followed his career last […]
Patriots News: Front office stumbling, bumbling Gonzalez deal
Staying on the optimistic side, I usually try to ignore contract negotiations because by nature, both sides want different things. A big-time player in his prime wants a big-time contract that $how$ proper re$pect. Owners want to pay out as little cash as possible. Agents and the personnel executives usually arrive at a compromise on […]
Rhamondre Stevenson making all-around impact in standout training camp
As the game clock ticked under 20 seconds, Drake Maye took a snap from around the 15-yard line. With his offense needing a touchdown to win an end-of-game practice situation, Maye lofted a ball toward the back left corner of the end zone. In came Rhamondre Stevenson, who tracked the throw and hauled it in […]
Christian Elliss sees Patriots’ run defense building its identity
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wasn’t satisfied with his defense during the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Nearing the end of the frame, Vrabel called a timeout to speak with his defense on the sideline. “I saw [expletive] defense, and I wanted to talk to them, and I […]
Patriots 2026 scouting report for DT Joshua Farmer
The New England Patriots invested some premium capital in their defensive tackle position during Mike Vrabel’s first offseason as head coach. Not only did they sign free agents Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga, they also selected Joshua Farmer in the fourth round of the draft. Williams and Tonga are pretty clear projections for 2026; the […]
5 performances of note from the Patriots’ final training camp practice
The New England Patriots put a bow on their 2026 training camp on Tuesday, holding their final full practice before the preseason finale and subsequent roster cutdown deadline. The session itself was a relatively light one despite players donning full pads. To recap the action, please visit our Patriots training camp notebook. In the meantime, […]
Patriots training camp recap: Andy Borregales ends summer strong
After a busy Monday on and off the field, the New England Patriots returned to the practice field on Tuesday for their final official practice of this year’s training camp. Here’s what went down on upper practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Setting Attire: Full pads Duration: ca. 105 minutes (2:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. ET) Conditions: Sunny, temperatures in the […]
Christian Gonzalez won’t let contract frustration impact focus, preparation
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Eliot Wolf reiterated that the New England Patriots want to keep Christian Gonzalez long-term. He also confirmed Robert Kraft’s previous claim that the team is willing to sign the Pro Bowl cornerback to a record-breaking contract. Despite the stars therefore seemingly aligned for an agreement to be reached, the two […]
How Kayshon Boutte trade impacts Patriots wide receiver depth chart
The New England Patriots’ wide receiver group experienced another major shakeup on Monday. After the offseason additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs already set the stage, the team decided to trade Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans. We already looked into what the move means for the Patriots as a whole, and gave our […]
Eliot Wolf explains why Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to Texans
Just seven months after facing them in the divisional playoff round, the Patriots and Texans reached an agreement to send wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from New England to Houston for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick. For Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf, there was no concern about possibly […]
Patriots News: Boutte gets the boot; Williams, Chism get to shine
Personally, I would have voted for Kayshon Boutte to stay in New England because I like him. I would make a terrible general manager for that same reason. Boutte made some game-changing receptions that sprung us all out of our seats in jaw-dropping amazement last year. He was young, strong, could body defenders, and was […]
4 performances of note from the Patriots’ 21st training camp practice
Before the Kayshon Boutte demanded our attention, the New England Patriots made their return to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Their 21st session this summer was held in full pads, with multiple players sidelined, and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez making his return. To recap the action, please visit our Patriots training camp notebook. In […]
What Kayshon Boutte trade to Texans means for the Patriots
Kayshon Boutte’s time in New England has come to an end. As was reported on Monday afternoon, the Patriots have decided to trade the fourth-year wide receiver to the Houston Texans in return for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round draft choice in 2028. Boutte is leaving Foxborough after back-to-back productive seasons as the team’s […]
Patriots sign punter, O-lineman after suffering preseason injuries
Update 8/24/2026: Patriots sign punter, O-lineman after suffering preseason injuries While news about the Kayshon Boutte trade to the Texans made headlines, the New England Patriots announced a series of roster moves. Besides making the previously-reported signings of offensive lineman Jack Conley and punter Matt Haack official, they also announced a pair of follow-up moves. […]
Instant grade for Patriots trading Kayshon Boutte to Texans
The New England Patriots have traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, putting an end to an offseason full of rumors. The fourth-year man is headed to the Houston Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round draft selection. Let’s put a grade on the move. Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte trade to Texans, graded Bernd Buchmasser: Boutte […]
Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans
After months of speculation, the New England Patriots have finally pulled the trigger: wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been traded. The reigning AFC champions are sending Boutte to the Houston Texans, as first reported by The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero and since confirmed through the NFL transactions wire. In return, they are receiving safety Jaylen Reed […]
Patriots training camp recap: Injuries continue to pile up
Following an off-day on Sunday after their second preseason game, the New England Patriots returned to the practice field on Monday. Here’s what went down on lower practice field in front of the New Balance Athletics Center. Setting Attire: Full pads Duration: ca. 2 hours (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET) Conditions: Sunny, temperatures in the high 70s The Patriots […]
Christian Gonzalez returns to Patriots practice on Monday
The New England Patriots were back on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on Monday, and one of their most important players took part in the action. Christian Gonzalez, who had missed seven practices and both preseason games so far, made his return after a two-week injury absence. Gonzalez, 24, was last spotted at practice […]
5 Patriots players highlighted by Mike Vrabel after Eagles preseason game
For the second time in two preseason contests this summer, the New England Patriots decided to rest their starters against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday night. This, in turn, gave the depth players on the team another opportunity to showcase themselves in a game setting. Not all of them were up to the task, but […]
Patriots News: Preseason spotlights Vrabel’s fight to the depth
Preseason Week 2 was entertaining. Fans tune in with the underlying questions being, “How does my team look?” and “Does this roster look like it can win enough games to get to the playoffs?” Watching a game with backups vs. backups isn’t the ideal way to answer either of those questions, to assess positional depth, […]
Patriots 53-man roster projection: Thin depth creates uneasy decisions
Entering week six of training camp, the New England Patriots now have two preseason games under their belt against the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles. Throughout that time, we’ve learned a lot about how New England’s final roster may shake up after cutdowns on Aug. 30. But a lack of depth at several positions may […]
Fan Notes from the Patriots’ 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles
Joint practices. Scuffles. Wild overreactions. Peaks of optimism and valleys of depression. Now the preseason is really underway. Depending on who you listen to/follow out in the sports media world, the Patriots are either going to be the most dangerous team in the league or are light-years behind where they were this time last year. […]
Kyle Williams, Efton Chism create ‘good problem’ in Patriots receiver room
The New England Patriots’ wide receiver room is crowded. With seven players on the depth chart who have NFL experience and production, something could have to change by roster cutdown day next week. That decision will ultimately be made by head coach Mike Vrabel and executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf. All in […]
‘Gritty, tough’ Lan Larison distinguishes himself in Patriots running back competition
With just a week left until roster cutdowns, the competition for the New England Patriots’ third running back spot is heating up. So is Lan Larison. The second-year back was one of the top performers during the Patriots’ preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Serving as a runner, receiver and returner, he registered […]
Patriots-Eagles the latest learning opportunity for ‘still-inconsistent’ Gabe Jacas
New England Patriots second-round rookie Gabe Jacas, a defensive starter during Saturday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, is seeing the field better after joining the team late during offseason workouts. The outside linebacker’s first practice with New England was on Aug. 1 in a limited role. Knee and pre-draft hamstring injuries kept him unavailable […]
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