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The New England Patriots front office put in some long hours on Monday, but the work paid off. At 11:44 p.m. ET, news broke that the team had reached an agreement with free agent offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker: the former first-round draft pick was set to make an in-division move from the Jets to the […]
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Fresh off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots will have to turn the page quickly. In mid-March, the NFL will start its 2026 league year and with it free agency and the trading period. Just five weeks later, the draft awaits. Needless to say, the offseason is anything but a quiet […]
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The New England Patriots made a late-night move on Monday to fill one of the major needs on their roster. Alijah Vera-Tucker, one of the top left guards available in this year’s free agency, was brought aboard on a reported three-year, $42 million contract. Let’s put a grade on the signing based on everything we […]
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The New England Patriots entered Monday with a massive hole along their interior offensive line, and it seems like they have found a player to fill it. Alijah Vera-Tucker was signed to a three-year,$42 million contract with a maximum value of $48 million, according to a report by Adam Schefter of ESPN. The assumption is […]
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Unlike the last two years, the New England Patriots are entering 2026 with some stability. Mike Vrabel is back as head coach after leading his team to a 14-3 record and Super Bowl berth in his first season, and together with a front office led by executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf is […]
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Appearing Monday in Attleboro District Court, Christian Barmore had his domestic assault case formally dismissed. Prosecutors said the matter was “not viable for prosecution” based on new information provided by the alleged victim. The charge stemmed from an August 8, 2025 incident in which Barmore was accused of throwing a woman to the floor during […]
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The New England Patriots are having a busy day. Besides signing edge defender Dre’Mont Jones and fullback Reggie Gilliam shortly after the start of the NFL legal tampering period, they also released linebacker Jahlani Tavai and lost offensive tackle Vederian Lowe to the 49ers, defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga to the Chiefs and tight end Austin […]
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After three seasons at Gillette Stadium, Vederian Lowe will be headed to the NFC West. The former New England Patriots offensive tackle has agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year contract worth a max value of $12 million, as ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Monday. Lowe, 26, will land $5.75 million […]
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Khyiris Tonga will be moving on after one season in Foxborough. The former New England Patriots defensive tackle has reached agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year contract worth up to $21 million, as NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported on Monday. The pact brings $14 million guaranteed. Tonga, 29, arrived […]
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On the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, the New England Patriots have made a pair of moves at their fullback position. After tendering exclusive rights free agent Jack Westover, New England then signed unrestricted free agent Reggie Gilliam to a three-year deal. Let’s break down what the moves mean for the team […]
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After two seasons with the New England Patriots, Austin Hooper will be returning to the organization that filled out his draft card. The veteran tight end has agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported as the league’s tampering window opened on Monday. Hooper, 31, […]
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The New England Patriots made their second move of the legal tampering window, and it’s one that will leave true football sickos excited: fullback Reggie Gilliam is coming aboard on a reported three-year, $12 million deal. Let’s put a grade on the signing based on everything we know so far. Instant grades: Patriots sign FB […]
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The New England Patriots have a new fullback Reggie Gilliam, who spent the first six seasons of his career in Buffalo, is joining the team on a three-year, $12 million deal. According to a report by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Gilliam will get $4.4 million in his first season with the club. Gilliam, 28, spent […]
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The Patriots showed some serious interest in Alec Pierce ahead of free agency, but the standout wide receiver will not be taking his talents to New England. Instead, he decided to return to the Indianapolis Colts on a record four-year, $124 million contract. Pierce’s decision means that the Patriots will have to be looking elsewhere […]
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The New England Patriots did not waste time in the NFL legal tampering period. They quickly signed pass rusher Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year, $39.5 million contract. Let’s break down what the moves mean for the team from a big-picture perspective. Pass rush boost The Patriots identified their need along the edge as the biggest […]
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The New England Patriots wasted no time making their first move in this year’s free agency. Dre’Mont Jones, who most recently played for the Baltimore Ravens, is joining the team on a reported three-year contract worth $39.5 million. Let’s put a grade on the signing based on everything we know so far. Instant grades: Patriots […]
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It did not take long for the New England Patriots to make their first signing of NFL free agency. Defensive edge Dre’Mont Jones will be joining the reigning AFC champions on a three-year contract worth $39.5 million. According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Jones will be making $14.5 million in 2026. Jones, […]
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Jack Westover will be retained in Foxborough beyond the new league year. The New England Patriots intend to tender the fullback for 2026, according to a report Monday from MassLive’s Mark Daniels. Westover, 26, loomed an exclusive rights free agent with fewer than three accrued NFL seasons and an expiring contract. He is now slotted […]
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Jahlani Tavai’s tenure in Foxborough has ended after five seasons. The New England Patriots informed the veteran linebacker of his release on Monday, per a report from Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Tavai, 29, was under contract through 2027 after reaching a three-year extension worth a $16 million base value ahead of training camp in 2024. […]
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With the NFL legal tampering period looming, the New England Patriots have re-signed one member of their original 14-player free agency class. Third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito, who entered the offseason as a restricted free agent, was retained on a two-year contract extension at a base value of $4.4 million. Now the 55th highest-paid QB in […]
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Before the NFL’s legal tampering period begins at noon on Monday, Mar. 9, the New England Patriots will have to decide on which in-house free agents the team wishes to retain, from key starters in Super Bowl LX to potential practice squad contributors. Entering free agency, which officially opens at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, […]
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It’s that time of the year. The legal tampering period officially starts later today, so what better way to kick it off than with my Mock Draft 2.0. For this one, based on a recommendation from my friend Dave, I am going to give you a few free agents that I would like the New […]
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The cornerback market has been reset in the NFL once more. Trent McDuffie, who recently was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams, signed a new four-year contract extension on Sunday at a total value of $124 million. Averaging $31 million per year and including $100 million in guarantees, McDuffie now […]
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The New England Patriots made the decision to move off of wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a release that will free up nearly $15 million in cap space in addition to $22.5 million in cash. With the NFL’s legal tampering window opening on Monday afternoon, the Patriots are now on the hunt for an upgrade at […]
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