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Patriots | Kyle Williams returns kicks Sat Aug 1, 05:37 PM
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams worked as the top kickoff returner Friday, July 31.
| Footballguys view: There were high hopes for Williams after the Patriots took him in the third round last year. He did make a few big plays with his speed, but the team traded for AJ Brown and signed Romeo Doubs this offseason. Williams could be battling 2025 UDFA Efton Chism III for a roster spot and needs to show growth on offense and value on special teams. |
Patriots | Carlton Davis sits again Sat Aug 1, 04:42 PM
New England Patriots CB Carlton Davis (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 1.
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Patriots | Christian Barmore back on field Sat Aug 1, 04:41 PM
New England Patriots DT Christian Barmore (undisclosed) participated in practice Saturday, Aug. 1, after sitting out practice Friday, July 31.
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Patriots | Four NE players limited in practice Saturday Sat Aug 1, 11:13 AM
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson, CBs Christian Gonzalez and Marcus Jones and OG Alijah Vera-Tucker were limited in practice and did not participate in team drills Saturday, Aug. 1, in order for them to stay healthy, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
| Footballguys view: It sounds like the team is going use load management this summer for some of their starters who aren't exactly old timers, but do have some mileage on their bodies as entrenched starters. This is a good sign that Stevenson is in no danger of losing his starting job to TreVeyon Henderson. |
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Patriots | Gabe Jacas limited in practice Saturday Sat Aug 1, 10:58 AM
New England Patriots LB Gabe Jacas (undisclosed) is participating in his first practice session of training camp Saturday, Aug. 1, although he will be limited, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
Link to story Patriots | Two defenders miss practice Fri Jul 31, 05:13 PM
New England Patriots DT Christian Barmore (non-injury) and CB Carlton Davis (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, July 31.
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Patriots | Gabe Jacas could practice soon Thu Jul 30, 02:50 PM
New England Patriots DE Gabe Jacas (undisclosed) is moving closer to participating in practice, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
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Patriots | Carlton Davis sitting out Thursday Thu Jul 30, 01:12 PM
New England Patriots CB Carlton Davis (undisclosed) will not participate in practice Thursday, July 30, after suffering an injury during practice Tuesday, July 28.
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Patriots | Reggie Gilliam back on field Mon Jul 27, 02:52 PM
New England Patriots FB Reggie Gilliam (undisclosed) participated in practice Monday, July 27.
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Patriots | Reggie Gilliam not on field Sunday Mon Jul 27, 02:07 PM
New England Patriots FB Reggie Gilliam (undisclosed) was not on the field for practice Sunday, July 26.
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Patriots | Kayshon Boutte making plays Mon Jul 27, 12:44 AM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has 'delivered highlight plays' in each of the first two days of training camp, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: In a crowded Patriots wide receiver room, which includes trade acquisition A.J. Brown and big-money free agent signing Romeo Doubs, it was Boutte who made waves. On Sunday, he corralled a back-shoulder throw from QB Drake Maye despite being tightly covered. That came a day after Boutte got behind the defense to snare a diving 40-yard reception. While there's been speculation about a possible trade, it's not a stretch to believe Boutte will be a contributor if he remains in New England. |
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Patriots | Andres Borregales sharp Sunday Sun Jul 26, 06:50 PM
New England Patriots PK Andres Borregales made all six of his field goal attempts Sunday, July 26.
Link to story Patriots | Gabe Jacas placed on NFI list Sun Jul 26, 04:50 PM
New England Patriots DL Gabe Jacas will start training camp on the Non-Football Injury List (NFI), with HC Mike Vrabel saying the team would take a cautious approach, according to a source on Sunday, July 26.
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Patriots | Harold Landry may not ready for season Sun Jul 26, 04:37 PM
New England Patriots LB Harold Landry's (knee) availability for the start of the regular season is uncertain at this point, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots did sign free agent EDGE Dre'Mont Jones, who had seven sacks in 18 games with the Titans and Ravens last year, but they also lost K'Lavon Chaisson, who had a breakout season in New England, to Washington in free agency. If Landry isn't ready to go early in the season, the Seahawks, Steelers, Jaguars and Bills are the first four opponents and most likely beneficiaries of an upgraded passing matchup. |
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Patriots | Jeremiah Webb played on injured reserve Sun Jul 26, 04:12 PM
New England Patriots WR Jeremiah Webb was placed on injured reserve, according to a source on Sunday, July 26.
Link to story Patriots | DeAndre Hopkins helping New England staff Sat Jul 25, 09:55 PM
Free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens) has been helping the offensive coaching staff of the New England Patriots with certain wide receiver drills.
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Patriots | Two receivers try out Sat Jul 25, 05:30 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Keagan Johnson (New Mexico) and free-agent WR Casey Washington (Falcons) recently tried out for the New England Patriots.
Link to story Patriots | Kobe Prentice claimed Sat Jul 25, 04:30 PM
Former Carolina Panthers WR Kobe Prentice was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots Saturday, July 25, according to a source.
Link to story Patriots | Gabe Jacas signs rookie contract Sat Jul 25, 11:24 AM
New England Patriots LB Gabe Jacas signed a four-year, $8.6 million rookie contract Saturday, July 25, according to multiple sources.
Link to story Patriots | Brenden Schooler not ready to practice Fri Jul 24, 04:19 PM
New England Patriots S Brenden Schooler (undisclosed) will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
Link to story Patriots | Jimmy Kibble placed on IR Fri Jul 24, 04:13 PM
New England Patriots WR Jimmy Kibble (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, July 24.
Link to story Patriots | Mike Vrabel 'positive' Gabe Jacas contract will get done Fri Jul 24, 02:12 PM
New England Patriots DL Gabe Jacas is unsigned as the team starts training camp, but head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters he is 'positive' his contract will get done. Jacas is absent from practice while he remains unsigned.
Link to story Patriots | Christian Gonzalez present at training camp Fri Jul 24, 01:17 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is at the team's training camp on Friday, July 24, amid contract negotiations.
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Patriots | New England adding Jeremiah Franklin Thu Jul 23, 06:39 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Jeremiah Franklin (Boston College) agreed to terms with the New England Patriots Thursday, July 23, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Patriots | Jeremiah Franklin tries out Thu Jul 23, 05:13 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Jeremiah Franklin (Boston College) recently tried out for the New England Patriots.
Link to story Patriots | No deal yet for Gabe Jacas Wed Jul 22, 04:32 PM
New England Patriots second-round draft choice DE Gabe Jacas still has not signed his rookie contract at this point.
Link to story Patriots | Thomas Odukoya worked out Wed Jul 22, 04:27 PM
Free-agent TE Thomas Odukoya (Patriots) recently worked out for the New England Patriots.
Link to story Patriots | New England makes change to roster Wed Jul 22, 04:11 PM
Free-agent TE Mitch Van Vooren (Browns) signed with the New England Patriots Wednesday, July 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released FB Brock Lampe.
Link to story Patriots | Riley Wilson signs with New England Wed Jul 22, 03:26 PM
Free agent LB Riley Wilson (Buccaneers) signed with the New England Patriots on Wednesday, July 22. No terms of the deal were made available.
Link to story Patriots | Christian Gonzalez in line for new deal Tue Jul 21, 08:33 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez warrants a new contract, but his deal could be tied to a potential new deal for Seattle Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon. Gonzalez allowed 14 completions on 36 targets in the 2025 playoffs. His 38.8% completion percentage allowed was the lowest by any player to face 25 or more targets in a postseason since at least 2018, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
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Patriots | NE places two on PUP list to begin training camp Tue Jul 21, 05:29 PM
New England Patriots TE CJ Dippre and LB Harold Landry were placed on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, according to a source on Tuesday, July 21. This means they are not yet cleared for practice, but can be activated at any time.
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Patriots | NFI list for Terrell Jennings to start camp Tue Jul 21, 05:26 PM
New England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, according to a source on Tuesday, July 21. This means a player is not cleared for practice but can be activated at any time.
Link to story Patriots | Joejuan Williams joins Pats coaching staff Mon Jul 20, 11:32 AM
Former CB Joejuan Williams joined the New England Patriots Monday, July 20, as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.
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Patriots | Drake Maye already has chemistry with A.J. Brown Fri Jul 17, 03:17 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye is looking to build chemistry with WR A.J. Brown during training camp and hints 'there's already some there for me.'
| Footballguys view: Brown didn't join the Patriots until June, so he didn't get much time to work with Maye before the end of the offseason program. So it's nice to learn that there was still enough time for the star wideout to make a positive impression on his new teammate. As PFT's Josh Alper noted, the Patriots were willing to wait to make the trade for Brown because they think he and Maye will take the offense beyond where it was with Stefon Diggs as their top receiver in 2025. Fantasy investors also believe. Brown has risen to WR8 in current ADP. |
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Patriots | Kayshon Boutte on the block Thu Jul 16, 01:46 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte was available in exchange for a fifth-round pick during the 2026 NFL Draft, and there is a good chance he is moved at some point, in the opinion of SI.com's Albert Breer.
| Footballguys view: While Boutte sticking around after the Patriots acquired Romeo Doubs in free agency and A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles would give the team one of the best receiver rooms in the NFL, it would obviously limit Boutte's opportunities. He'd be the No. 3 option, at best. That's a bad situation for a player hoping to run up the stat sheet and maximize his value after fulfilling the final year of his rookie contract. The Commanders have been mentioned as a possible suitor as they hunt for a WR2. We'll be watching for more. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson had some big runs in 2025 Tue Jul 14, 12:34 AM
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson rushed for at least 40 yards four times during the 2025 season, which was tied for second most in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: The only player with more was Jahmyr Gibbs with six. Henderson tied De'Von Achane, James Cook, Derrick Henry, and Jonathan Taylor. But according to NBC Boston's Phil Perry, here's where an increased workload for Henderson could pay off in 2026. Those four backs averaged a long run every 74 attempts. Henderson averaged one every 45. As Henderson continues to develop his instincts as a runner as he gets more comfortable in this Patriots offense, you could see even more explosive plays from him in 2026. |
Patriots | Hunter Henry a reliable option for NE Sat Jul 11, 03:29 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry has posted at least 40 receptions in each of his last five seasons and has played in 81 of the 85 games since joining the Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Henry has been incredibly steady since joining the Patriots. While he probably doesn't possess the upside to be an elite TE1, his reliability and usage make him a decent target late in drafts. At worst, you're getting a player who can score a touchdown on any given week. At best, Henry can fill your tight end slot while you wait for this year's waiver wire surprise. |
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Patriots | Christian Gonzalez dominant in playoffs Wed Jul 8, 10:25 AM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez allowed 14 completions on 36 targets in the 2025 playoffs. His 38.8% completion percentage allowed was the lowest by any player to face 25 or more targets in a postseason since at least 2018, per NFL Next Gen Stats. His nine pass breakups in 416 regular-season coverage snaps equated to a 2.2% pass breakup rate, one of the best clips among corners.
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Patriots | Eli Raridon may need to block more Tue Jul 7, 10:51 AM
New England Patriots third-round pick TE Eli Raridon may be asked to block more after the season-ending injury to TE Julian Hill (knee).
| Footballguys view: According to USA Today's Jordy McElroy, the Patriots hope that Raridon can contribute right out of the gate. Still, it's hard to count on that kind of progress from a first-year tight end, and the Patriots could explore bringing in a veteran tight end for training camp. From a fantasy perspective, Hunter Henry is locked in as a solid starter for the Patriots, but he turns 32 later this year. Raridon is a versatile option with the ability to serve as a solid receiving tight end, but he could be asked to do more of the latter early on. |
Patriots | Terrell Jennings on track to be No. 3 back? Mon Jul 6, 12:09 AM
New England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings 'appears to have the early edge' in the battle to be the No. 3 running back behind RB Rhamondre Stevenson and RB TreVeyon Henderson.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss, the 6-foot, 220-pound Jennings appears to have that edge based on his work with the first-unit punt protection team. A 2024 undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M, he finished last season on injured reserve (concussion) after having been signed from the practice squad and appearing in seven games. |
Patriots | Jam Miller could earn spot Sat Jul 4, 08:34 PM
New England Patriots RB Jam Miller should be 'in the thick of things' in the running back competition during training camp, according to Jordy McElroy of PatriotsWire.
| Footballguys view: Miller was a productive running back at Alabama and followed that up with an impressive showing at the NFL Combine. Despite that, he fell to Round 7 in the draft. The Patriots have a long history of hitting on late-round picks and UDFAs, giving Miller a bit more appeal than he may have on other rosters. He'd need some good reports in training camp to hit the redraft radar, but he's absolutely worth a stash in dynasty leagues. |
Patriots | Mike Brown likely to be top backup safety Sat Jul 4, 10:18 AM
New England Patriots S Mike C. Brown appears to be the leading candidate to back up starting Ss Kevin Byard and Craig Woodson, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
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Patriots | DeMario Douglas a standout performer Wed Jul 1, 04:11 PM
New England Patriots WR DeMario Douglas was a standout performer during the offseason workouts, in the opinion of Patriots.com's Evan Lazar.
| Footballguys view: Douglas had a great run-up to the 2025 season as well, before his slot snaps were reduced to play Stefon Diggs inside. According to Lazar, Douglas's quickness and speed to separate from man coverage stand out among the other receivers. The question is whether it translates in the regular season. The other question is whether there will be a consistent week-to-week role with A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs at the top of the depth chart. |
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Patriots | A 'hold-in' possible for Christian Gonzalez? Tue Jun 30, 04:19 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez could 'hold-in' if a contract extension isn't reached before veterans are scheduled to report to training camp, in the opinion of ESPN's Mike Reiss on Tuesday, June 30.
| Footballguys view: When Gonzalez met with reporters after the first day of mandatory minicamp on June 9, he was asked whether he would play this season without a new contract. The initial part of his answer was: "We got a long time to the season." The sides are expected to continue discussing an extension, with the next checkpoint coming July 24, when most veterans are scheduled to report for training camp. Gonzalez would face fines for not reporting, which would all but ensure a hold-in. |
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Patriots | Kyle Williams may not have consistent role Sat Jun 27, 01:20 PM
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams may not be a consistent weekly part of the passing game this upcoming season unless there is an injury at receiver, in the opinion of NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry.
| Footballguys view: Adding AJ Brown to the mix will move guys down the pecking order, and Williams is one of those guys. Williams has been working on his game this offseason, hoping to improve his game in the middle of the field. He's got speed and skill, but the second-year pro is competing for a spot at the end of the bench. Williams is likely their no.5 or no.6 receiver on the depth chart. |
Patriots | Pharaoh Brown interested in signing Sat Jun 20, 03:38 PM
Free-agent TE Pharaoh Brown (Cardinals) said he is interested in signing with the New England Patriots this offseason.
Link to story Patriots | Kayshon Boutte looking sharp Mon Jun 15, 04:12 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte 'looked like one of the best receivers on the field' during minicamp, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots have a glut of receivers since they signed Romeo Doubs and traded for AJ Brown during the offseason. Boutte was used mostly as an "X" receiver last year, which is where Brown will get the majority of his snaps, but both players have the versatility to line up at all three wide receiver spots. Boutte is headed to free agency next year, and presumably the Patriots won't sign him after adding Doubs and Brown. If a team comes with an offer of a third or fourth round pick for Boutte, they could bite. Either way, the 24-year-old's dynasty stock is on the rise. |
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Patriots | Harold Landry recovering from surgery Sun Jun 14, 08:13 PM
New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) is recovering from offseason knee surgery.
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Patriots | Gabe Jacas not yet under contract Sun Jun 14, 11:15 AM
New England Patriots DL Gabe Jacas (knee) remains the team's only unsigned 2026 draft pick and the only second-round pick currently not under contract. According to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss, injury concerns could be holding up a possible deal. Jacas has been recovering from a 'clean-up' knee procedure which caused him to miss rookie minicamp in May, as well as the Patriots' mandatory minicamp last week. However, the procedure should not threaten his availability for the regular season and there is optimism that Jacas could be ready for training camp, according to a source.
Link to story Patriots | Jack Westover sits out of practice Sat Jun 13, 01:41 PM
New England Patriots FB Jack Westover (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 11.
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