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Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels returning to the New England Patriots in 2025 brought speculation about the fullback position doing the same. That was indeed the case, even though the team relied on a mix of a converted tight end and a defensive tackle to get the job done. And with both of those players now […]
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It took a while to learn some meaningful details about the New England Patriots’ first external free agency signing of the month, but we now know that edge Jesse Luketa has joined them on a one-year deal worth $1.145 million. Based on that information as well as what we know about him as a player, […]
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The New England Patriots have started making moves in preparation for free agency, including signing their first external player. Outside linebacker Jesse Luketa joined the team on a one-year contract earlier this week. While no money associated with the pact was initially reported, we have since learned that its value is $1.145 million. Digging a […]
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The New England Patriots invested major resources in their interior defensive line last offseason. But while most of the money and headlines went to Milton Williams and his massive four-year pact, signing Khyiris Tonga to a one-year deal also proved to be an important move for the team. One year later, Tonga is off to […]
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The Patriots are moving on from Stefon Diggs when the new league year starts next week. Although the wide receiver lasted only one season in New England, there is a strong argument for him being one of the team’s best, and most savvy, free agent signings in recent memory. There are multiple reasons for this, […]
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The New England Patriots find themselves in a much different position than they were at this time last season. After overhauling the roster in Year 1 under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots turned things around and advanced to Super Bowl LX. Entering free agency in 2026, the list of needs is significantly shorter for Vrabel and […]
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The New England Patriots offensive line will officially be having a different look this upcoming season. Starting center Garrett Bradbury is headed out the door: according to multiple reports, the team is trading him to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft choice. Bradbury was entering the final season of the two-year […]
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Garrett Bradbury’s stay in Foxborough has reached its end after one campaign. The New England Patriots have agreed to trade the veteran center to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2027, per Friday reports from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move cannot […]
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The New England Patriots will have a new starting center in 2026. Garrett Bradbury, who filled that role for all 21 games last season, has been traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2027 NFL Draft. Let’s put a grade on the move based on the information we have […]
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The start of NFL free agency proper is still five days away, but the New England Patriots keep making moves in preparation of it. On Friday, they re-signed restricted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito to a two-year contract extension and also decided not to use an exclusive rights tender to keep defensive tackle Isaiah Iton […]
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The New England Patriots and Tommy DeVito will keep working together. As was reported on Friday, the Patriots signed the restricted free agent quarterback to a two-year contract extension that will keep him in the fold through 2027. Let’s put a grade on the Patriots’ decision to keep DeVito around. Instant grades: Patriots re-sign QB […]
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Isaiah Iton will be free to test the NFL’s open market. The New England Patriots have made the decision not to tender the defensive tackle ahead of the 2026 league year, as agent Jesse Foreman of Delta Sports Group told the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed on Friday. Iton, 24, loomed as an exclusive rights free […]
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The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with quarterback Tommy DeVito, according to his agent, Sean Stellato. With the quarterback set to enter restricted free agency, the sides agreed on a two-year deal worth $7.4 million that includes $2 million in guaranteed money. The multi-year extension then allows New England to avoid having to […]
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The New England Patriots are making roster moves, and veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs may have been the first domino to fall in what could turn out to be a sequence of transactions. The 2025 AFC champions entered Wednesday with just under $41.3 million in 2026 cap space. The franchise increased that number later that […]
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The New England Patriots find themselves in a much different position than they were at this time last season. After overhauling the roster in Year 1 under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots turned things around and advanced to Super Bowl LX. Entering free agency in 2026, the list of needs is significantly shorter for Vrabel and […]
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Coming off a Super Bowl berth, the New England Patriots have a clear plan in mind for the 2026 offseason: it’s about remodeling, not rebuilding, as head coach Mike Vrabel said after the season. The NFL Draft naturally is a major part of this process. Until the event in late April, the Patriots — led […]
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The New England Patriots’ safety group underwent a massive overhaul in 2025. Even though veterans Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers both entered training camp in their established starting spots, neither was much of a factor by the time the regular season rolled around: Peppers was released shortly after roster cutdowns and Dugger sent to Pittsburgh […]
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Free agency is right around the corner and the New England Patriots have already got things started with an external signing and free agent visit. As the legal tampering window opens on Monday, the real activity is set to begin for a team with close to $60 million in cap space. So before the fun […]
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The New England Patriots’ defensive tackle position is heading into an uncertain few weeks. Christian Barmore’s legal situation has yet to be resolved, while three members of the group are about to enter free agency. Among them is fourth-year man Jaquelin Roy, who is a restricted free agent. Will the Patriots bring him back? Let’s […]
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For the first time since 2023, the New England Patriots are entering an offseason with stability at the head coaching position. Mike Vrabel, arrived in Foxborough last offseason, will be back with the organization after leading it to a 14-3 record and Super Bowl berth. But while Vrabel will not be going anywhere anytime soon, […]
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A familiar face will be rejoining head coach Mike Vrabel’s ranks in 2026. Longtime NFL assistant Charles London has accepted a position on the New England Patriots’ coaching staff, according to a report Thursday from Chad Graff of The Athletic. While his official title in Foxborough remains to be determined, London is expected to work […]
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The New England Patriots made to the decision to move off of wide receiver Stefon Diggs, as they will release him next week following the start of the league new year. Cutting ties with the veteran will help New England’s salary cap, increasing their projected cap space by nearly $15 million to $57 million — […]
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Even though the start of free agency week is still several days away, the New England Patriots have started their preparation. After two decisions on Wednesday, two more were made on Thursday: they signed outside linebacker Jesse Luketa to their roster and opted not to place a restricted free agent tender on offensive tackle Yasir […]
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The New England Patriots have added edge rush ahead of the 2026 league year. The organization officially reached agreement with outside linebacker Jesse Luketa on Thursday. As first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, it is a one-year deal. Luketa, 27, finished the 2025 season on the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams. The […]
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