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New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror as the New England Patriots made nine selections before adding 11 players in undrafted free agency. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on your mind — down in the comments below or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. Stay tuned for Friday’s updated mailbag.

Patriots using Super Bowl loss as motivation heading into new season

The New England Patriots walked off the field in Santa Clara less than three months ago after coming out on the wrong side of Super Bowl 60. As players cleaned out their lockers and went their separate ways for the offseason, the disappointment traveled with them.  “I watched a little. It still stings, to be […]

Nicholas Singleton To Lead Titans Backfield?

Titans Draft RB Nicholas Singleton, Adding Competition in Spears’ Contract Year The Tennessee Titans waited until the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to address the running back position, but the selection of Penn State’s Nicholas Singleton still carries consequences for the backfield’s established order, particularly for Tyjae Spears. Spears and incumbent lead back [...]

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 […]

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 […]

Eagles News: A.J. Brown trade return to include 2028 first-round pick?

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Adam Schefter shared best guess for Patriots, A.J. Brown trade cost – PatriotsWireESPN’s Adam Schefter shared his best guess for what it might cost the New England Patriots to acquire Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown in a trade. While most have been focused on […]

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 […]

Penn State coach says offense was poor fit for Drew Allar

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ addition of quarterback Drew Allar was one of the stories of the 2026 NFL Draft, as the Steelers have set up a quarterback battle between the Penn State product and second-year quarterback Will Howard. Regardless of if Aaron Rodgers returns or not, Allar and Howard will both have a chance to prove […]

Former Illini Hank Beatty signs deal with Tennessee Titans

Illinois’ old X-Factor is heading to Nashville. Wide receiver and return specialist Hank Beatty is going to get his shot in the NFL, as he signs an undrafted free agent deal with the Tennessee Titans. Beatty played four seasons at Illinois, ending his career as one of the best return men in program history. During […]

Patriots draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Patriots fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Check out FanDuel, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.

Proposing the newest set of NFL Draft nicknames

With the 2026 NFL Draft now officially wrapped and teams transitioning to signing undrafted free agents, I would like to draw attention to a headline that may have flown under the radar amid the selections, trades, and extracurriculars throughout the weekend. Ahead of this year’s draft, Heinz, the famed condiment company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, […]

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 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 […]

Football: DJ Rogers, Devean Deal among TCU players to sign undrafted free agent contracts

Several TCU Horned Frogs signed undrafted free-agent contracts after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon. DJ Rogers (Cowboys), Devean Deal (Seahawks), Chase Curtis (Jets), Channing Canada (Patriots), Joseph Manjack IV (Broncos), Kevorian Barnes (Giants), Trent Battle (Falcons) will all compete for roster spots. TCU had three players (Bud Clark, Kaleb Elarms-Orr […]