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Two Patriots linebackers out, two more questionable ahead of Jaguars trip

LB Quintayvious Hutchins and LB Dre'Mont Jones are both out, while TE Eli Raridon and S Craig Woodson are questionable, as the 1-1 Patriots look to build on last week's home win.

Front-seven absences are the depth-chart watch item as the Patriots try to build on last week's win.

Patriots look to find their 2026 identity against Jaguars

New England's defense-driven start puts it in position to hand Jacksonville its first regular-season home loss since October.

Patriots rule out two linebackers, list two others questionable ahead of Jaguars

New England's linebacker depth takes a hit for Sunday's road game as final designations came out Thursday.

Patriots' top-ranked defense carries New England into a road test at Jacksonville.

Patriots defense off to best start since 2019, allowing NFL-low 8 points a game

New England ranks No. 1 in scoring defense and third-down defense and hasn't allowed a red-zone touchdown through two games, the team's best defensive start since 2019.

Patriots list four DNPs on Week 3 injury report ahead of Jaguars

Linebackers Quintayvious Hutchins and Dre'Mont Jones, TE Eli Raridon and S Craig Woodson did not practice as New England prepares to travel to Jacksonville.

Top-ranked defense fueling 1-1 Patriots' case for real progress.

Injury list to watch ahead of the Jaguars trip.

Patriots Rally Around Drake Maye Despite Rough Two-Game Stretch

Maye has thrown four interceptions and posted back-to-back sub-80 passer ratings for the first time since his rookie year, but teammates including Mack Hollins say their confidence in him hasn't wavered as New England (1-1) heads to Jacksonville.

Patriots Manage Injury-Heavy Roster With Carlton Davis Back at Full Practice

Cornerback Carlton Davis returned to full practice this week after missing New England's win over Pittsburgh, but the Patriots are still working through a rash of injuries, including guard Mike Onwenu's season-ending broken ankle.

Ponder, Doubs Provide Bright Spots as Patriots Prepare for Jaguars

Rookie edge rusher Elijah Ponder (a fumble-recovery touchdown and three tackles for loss) and receiver Romeo Doubs (96 receiving yards) gave New England reasons for optimism last week even as the offense continues finding its footing.

Drake Maye's turnover trouble is the swing factor for New England's offense.

A banged-up roster is testing the Patriots' depth heading into Jacksonville.

Patriots beat Steelers 20-3, but Drake Maye still searching for rhythm

New England improved to 1-1. Maye went 14-of-22 for 208 yards, no TD, 1 INT, 3 sacks, and has 4 INTs in two games. A.J. Brown's sprained ankle (4-6 weeks) left Maye without his top target. TreVeyon Henderson had a 39-yard TD run in his season debut. Maye: "Definitely not where we want to be."

Vrabel's Monday rundown: Onwenu injury, red-zone play-calling, defensive identity

Starting guard Mike Onwenu suffered what was reported as a broken ankle and will miss time; rookie Caleb Lomu could fill in. Vrabel disputed that Maye's interception was tipped and took blame for a penalty on consecutive timeouts. Vrabel: "I blew it. Yeah, I blew it."

Drake Maye's turnover issues (4 INTs in 2 games) and the loss of A.J. Brown (ankle) cloud a 1-1 start.

Patriots grind out 20-3 win over Steelers, but lose Mike Onwenu to a broken ankle

New England moved to 1-1 behind a defense that forced two Aaron Rodgers fumbles and four sacks, but longtime RG Mike Onwenu was carted off with a fractured ankle. New England also lost LB Dre'Mont Jones, TE Eli Raridon and two safeties to injury in the same game; TreVeyon Henderson scored a 39-yard TD in his season debut.

Drake Maye's turnover issues persist even in Patriots' first win of 2026

Maye threw an interception in the win over Pittsburgh, giving him 4 through two games — already halfway to last year's full-season total. New England managed only 13 offensive points despite the win.

Mike Onwenu's broken ankle reopens an O-line depth question just as New England hits the road for Jacksonville and Buffalo.

Drake Maye's turnover rate remains the swing factor on an offense that's scored fewer than 14 points in each game so far.

Patriots survive Steelers 20-3, but shaky Maye and offense raise concern

New England improved to 1-1 as its defense held Pittsburgh to 235 total yards and sacked Aaron Rodgers four times, including an Elijah Ponder fumble-return touchdown. QB Drake Maye went 14-of-22 for 208 yards with an interception; he has thrown 8 INTs over his last 6 games.

Patriots' injury list grows: Onwenu likely out long-term, Brown and Hill already sidelined

WR A.J. Brown (ankle) and TE Julian Hill (ACL) were already out; RG Mike Onwenu was hurt Sunday and could miss extended time. TE Eli Raridon, DE Dre'Mont Jones and S Craig Woodson also left the win over Pittsburgh early.

Drake Maye's turnover trend (8 INTs in 6 games) is now a real storyline despite the win.

Mike Onwenu's injury severity is the line to watch this week.

Patriots downgrade CB Carlton Davis III to out for Week 2 vs. Steelers

Davis (neck) sat out all three practices this week and was downgraded from questionable to out Saturday; third-year CB Charles Woods and rookies Karon Prunty and Channing Canada are expected to see bigger roles as New England (0-1) hosts Pittsburgh.

Patriots lean on inexperience at cornerback as they chase a first win in Sunday's home opener.

Patriots host Steelers in Week 2 rematch after last year's fumble-plagued loss

New England (0-1) hosts Pittsburgh, which beat the Patriots 21-14 last September; Aaron Rodgers threw for 221 yards and T.J. Watt had a pick-six in Pittsburgh's Week 1 win over Atlanta.

A.J. Brown's high-ankle sprain (4-6 weeks) exposes thin Patriots WR depth

The offseason's marquee acquisition is out 4-6 weeks after his Patriots debut; New England's receiving corps without him leans on Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, Efton Chism and Mack Hollins.

Patriots' Week 2 injury report: Crownover out, Henderson full-go for season debut

T Dametrious Crownover (knee) is out; RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and LB Robert Spillane (knee) both had full practice weeks with no game-status designation, clearing Henderson for his 2026 debut.

A.J. Brown's absence forces an early identity shift for Drake Maye's offense.

New England looks for its first win of the season against a Steelers team under new HC Mike McCarthy.

Patriots WR A.J. Brown, on IR, targeting roughly a six-week absence

Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 1 loss to Seattle and was placed on IR; a report indicates no surgery is planned and a Week 8 return (vs. Miami) is the early target, which would cost him the Steelers, Jaguars, Bills, Raiders, Jets and Bears games.

Losing A.J. Brown for roughly six weeks reshapes Drake Maye's passing game right as the Patriots try to start 1-1 against Pittsburgh.

Patriots' Week 2 injury report: Davis III, Crownover sit out vs. Steelers

Starting CB Carlton Davis III (neck) and T Dametrious Crownover (knee) did not practice Wednesday as New England preps for its home opener.

Patriots' Week 1 tape shows Campbell rebound, Maye's fourth-quarter meltdown

Rookie edge Gabe Jacas recorded a sack in his debut and CB Christian Gonzalez allowed zero catches, but Drake Maye threw picks on all three fourth-quarter possessions in the loss.

Carlton Davis III's neck injury is a watch item for Sunday vs. Pittsburgh.

Drake Maye's fourth-quarter turnovers remain the central storyline entering Week 2.

WR A.J. Brown expected to miss ~6 weeks with high-ankle sprain

Placed on IR after the Week 1 loss to Seattle; no surgery planned, targeting a Week 8 return vs. Miami per Ian Rapoport.

Globe columnist: don't overreact to Patriots' sloppy Week 1 loss

Gasper argues Drake Maye's pedigree still stands despite three 4th-quarter interceptions vs. Seattle, drawing a parallel to last year's rough start before a Super Bowl run.

A.J. Brown's roughly six-week absence tests whether Drake Maye can carry the offense without his top target.

Patriots place WR A.J. Brown on IR, sign DT DaQuan Jones

New England's top receiver goes to injured reserve after leaving the Week 1 loss to Seattle; earliest return is Week 6 vs. the Jets, with Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III absorbing bigger roles. The team signed veteran DT DaQuan Jones to fill the roster spot.

Vrabel: TreVeyon Henderson could test his ankle at practice this week

Running back TreVeyon Henderson, inactive for the Week 1 loss to Seattle, is expected to try practice reps on his ankle this week, per head coach Mike Vrabel; center Ben Brown (knee) is in a similar situation.

Patriots tweak practice squad ahead of Week 2

New England signed WR Chandler Brayboy and LB Xavier Holmes to the practice squad, releasing S Elliott Davison and RB Hassan Haskins in corresponding moves.

A.J. Brown's IR stint (earliest return Week 6) reshapes the passing game around Hollins, Williams and Chism.

Henderson's ankle test this week will decide the backfield workload plan.

A.J. Brown suffers high ankle sprain, expected to miss at least four games

New England's top offseason receiver addition left the Week 1 loss to Seattle in the third quarter; the team expects an IR stint of a month or more.

Kyle Williams' role grows as Patriots' receiver depth is tested

With Brown sidelined and offseason trade piece Kayshon Boutte now in Houston, second-year WR Kyle Williams is positioned for an expanded workload.

A.J. Brown's ankle injury reshapes the receiver room around Drake Maye for at least a month.

New England hosts Pittsburgh next as it looks for offensive footing without its top receiver.

Patriots place A.J. Brown on IR after Week 1 ankle injury, sign veteran DT DaQuan Jones

Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in New England's Week 1 loss to Seattle and will miss a minimum of four games. The Patriots signed veteran DT DaQuan Jones to fill the roster spot.

Patriots must replace A.J. Brown's snaps for at least a month after his ankle injury and IR move.

Newly signed DT DaQuan Jones adds veteran depth as New England looks to rebound from its Week 1 loss.

Patriots blow 10-point lead, fall 13-10 to Seahawks in opener

New England led 10-0 before Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions in a Super Bowl LX-rematch loss at Seattle. WR Romeo Doubs, signed to a four-year, $68M deal, finished without a catch.

AJ Brown leaves opener in walking boot with ankle injury

Brown exited in the third quarter after a defender's knee landed on his ankle and was downgraded to out; he had 3 catches for 26 yards before leaving. Mack Hollins led New England in receiving in his absence.

How severe is AJ Brown's ankle injury, and does it change Week 2 plans?

Can Drake Maye erase a three-interception fourth quarter before facing Pittsburgh at home?

Does Romeo Doubs' scoreless debut become a lingering concern in a thin receiver room?

Patriots blow 10-0 lead, throw three fourth-quarter picks in 13-10 opening loss to Seahawks

New England led 10-0 into the third quarter at Seattle before Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions in a 13-10 season-opening loss.

A.J. Brown exits Patriots' opener in a walking boot after ankle injury

Brown, New England's marquee offseason trade acquisition, left Sunday's opener with a third-quarter ankle injury and was seen in a walking boot afterward.

A.J. Brown's ankle injury status for Week 2 vs. Pittsburgh.

Whether Drake Maye's fourth-quarter turnovers were a one-week blip or a pattern.

A.J. Brown's ankle injury clouds Patriots' season-opening loss at Seattle

Brown was downgraded to out after an ankle injury in the third quarter of New England's 13-10 loss; Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions after Brown left.

Patriots ruled out TreVeyon Henderson for the Seahawks opener

RB Henderson (ankle) and C Ben Brown (knee) were both ruled out after missing all three practice days; DT Christian Barmore was cleared off the injury report entirely.

Christian Gonzalez becomes NFL's highest-paid cornerback in record Patriots extension

Gonzalez signed a four-year, $135 million extension with $102 million guaranteed, both NFL cornerback records, days before New England's opener.

Patriots' opening loss included a rough Romeo Doubs debut and three late Maye interceptions

New free-agent WR Romeo Doubs finished with zero catches on three targets in his Patriots debut; rookie edge Gabe Jacas recorded a sack in his own debut.

A.J. Brown's ankle injury and Drake Maye's fourth-quarter turnovers overshadow a costly Super Bowl-rematch loss.

Christian Gonzalez's record extension locks in New England's young secondary anchor long-term.

Patriots lock up CB Christian Gonzalez with $135M extension on eve of Seattle opener

New England signed its top cornerback to a four-year, $135M deal (NFL's richest at the position) after a months-long standoff that cost him camp time; he returned to full practice in late August.

Patriots open title defense Wednesday at Seattle in a Super Bowl LX rematch

New England carries 24 new roster faces into a season-opening rematch with the champion Seahawks; the schedule rates as the league's 6th-hardest.

Gonzalez extension locks in the secondary; now it's whether an overhauled defense holds up on the road at Seattle.

24 of 53 roster spots are new — first live test of Vrabel's retooled Patriots comes tonight.

Patriots lock up CB Christian Gonzalez with 4-year, $135M extension

Extension includes $102M guaranteed, making Gonzalez the highest-paid CB in NFL history; deal closed hours before Wednesday's opener at Seattle after talks had stalled through camp.

Patriots' Week 1 injury report: Ben Brown out, Henderson and Barmore trending toward playing

OL Ben Brown (knee) ruled out and did not travel to Seattle; RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) limited; DT Christian Barmore (knee) upgraded to full participation Monday.

Ben Brown (knee) headed for IR-track absence to open the season

Barmore trending toward full Week 1 return after knee issue

Rhamondre Stevenson says he's ready for the Seahawks rematch after a healthier camp

With TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) questionable, Stevenson -- closing in on 4th on the franchise rushing list -- is drawing praise from Mike Vrabel for pass protection ahead of a tough Seattle pass rush.

Patriots' Week 1 injury report: Barmore, Brown, Henderson all sat out Sunday

Starting DT Christian Barmore (knee), OL Ben Brown (knee) and RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) did not practice Sunday, with no Patriots listed as limited or full.

Patriots continue practice-squad churn ahead of the opener

New England signed S Elliott Davison and released DT Jalen Hunt as it keeps tuning practice-squad depth in the final week before Seattle.

Barmore/Brown/Henderson injury trio clouds the Week 1 two-deep at Seattle.

Stevenson's workload and pass protection is the swing factor behind a shorthanded O-line.

Patriots' contract impasse with Christian Gonzalez drags into season-opener week

All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez remains without a new deal, calling himself 'still frustrated'; GM Eliot Wolf says the sides continue working toward a resolution while coach Mike Vrabel has declined to discuss specifics publicly.

Patriots open 2026 season Wednesday in Seattle for a Super Bowl rematch

New England opens its season on a rare Wednesday Kickoff Game, a direct rematch of February's Super Bowl LX loss to Seattle, with new weapons A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs added around QB Drake Maye.

Contract talks with All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez remain unresolved heading into Wednesday's opener.

New England opens the season with a Super Bowl LX rematch against Seattle on national TV.

Patriots name six 2026 captains, including QB Drake Maye

New England named S Kevin Byard III, TE Hunter Henry, CB Marcus Jones, QB Drake Maye, T Morgan Moses and LB Robert Spillane as 2026 captains.

Roster fallout: Landry, Schooler to miss at least four games; 23 of 53 spots turned over since the Super Bowl run

Edge rusher Harold Landry opens the season on PUP and special-teamer Brenden Schooler on NFI, both out a minimum of four games. Despite reaching Super Bowl LX, New England turned over 23 of its 53 roster spots this offseason.

23 of 53 roster spots turned over despite last year's Super Bowl run.

Landry and Schooler's four-game absences test New England's early depth.

Vrabel, Wolf signal concern over Patriots' roster depth after 53-man cut

Vrabel says he does not think the Patriots are a deep team; only 2 of 6 camp RBs made the 53, edge rush is thin behind Chaisson/Landry, and the club kept an unusually high 10 offensive linemen.

Patriots add TE Cameron Latu, LB Darius Muasau off waivers; Baringer, Jacobs to IR

New England claimed TE Cameron Latu and LB Darius Muasau off waivers to patch depth; punter Bryce Baringer and rookie LB Khalil Jacobs go to IR, both out at least four games.

Christian Gonzalez contract dispute lingers into Week 1 prep

CB Christian Gonzalez has an outstanding, self-described 'frustrating' contract disagreement with the team that the Globe frames as threatening to disrupt the season.

Vrabel voices concern over roster depth after final cuts, especially in the trenches.

Christian Gonzalez's contract situation lingers unresolved into Week 1 prep.

Patriots patched TE/LB depth via waivers (Latu, Muasau) after final cuts.

Globe writers split on Patriots' encore after surprise Super Bowl run

Seven Boston Globe columnists' win-total predictions ranged from 9-8 to 12-5 for a team trying to repeat an unexpected AFC title run, with several citing HC Mike Vrabel's own public concern about roster depth on defense.

Patriots add TE Cameron Latu, LB Darius Muasau off waivers in post-cutdown churn

New England claimed TE Cameron Latu (ex-Eagles) and LB Darius Muasau (ex-Giants), released LB K.J. Britt and OL Ben Brown, and placed P Bryce Baringer and LB Khalil Jacobs on injured reserve (both out at least four games).

Vrabel's public depth concerns on defense are the dominant local storyline heading into the Seattle opener.

Roster churn at tight end and linebacker continues right up to Week 1.

Patriots set initial 53, trade for OT Walter Rouse; three players to miss 4+ games

New England locked its roster ahead of the Sept. 9 Super Bowl LX rematch opener at Seattle. OT Marcus Bryant (IR), edge Harold Landry (PUP) and ST ace Brenden Schooler (NFI) will each miss at least four games; the Patriots also traded for OT Walter Rouse from Minnesota just ahead of cutdowns.

Patriots claim TE Cameron Latu, LB Darius Muasau off waivers

New England claimed TE Cameron Latu (Eagles) and LB Darius Muasau (Giants) off waivers Sept. 1 to address tight-end and linebacker depth, and signed veteran P Mitch Wishnowsky to the practice squad as insurance after Bryce Baringer's IR move.

Gonzalez's trainer says contract talks are 'getting close'

Christian Gonzalez's trainer said on a Boston radio show that the Patriots' offer is nearing a deal that would slightly exceed Seattle CB Devon Witherspoon's four-year, $132M extension — an account that runs ahead of other reporting on the talks.

Christian Gonzalez extension talks reportedly nearing a record corner deal — official confirmation still pending.

Three projected contributors (Bryant, Landry, Schooler) all ruled out for at least four games entering the opener.

Patriots claim TE Cameron Latu, LB Darius Muasau off waivers; sign 12 to practice squad

New England released LB K.J. Britt and C Ben Brown, placed P Bryce Baringer and LB Khalil Jacobs on IR, and added a practice squad that includes punter Mitch Wishnowsky, cut by Buffalo a day earlier.

Vrabel, Wolf signal concern over Patriots' roster depth as initial 53-man group is set

New England kept 10 offensive linemen, a sign of an unsettled tackle mix, and neither of last year's two 7+ sack players will be active for Week 1; HC Mike Vrabel: "I do not think we have a very deep team."

Patriots finalize initial 53-man roster, add OL Walter Rouse in trade with Vikings

New England's Week 1 baseline includes OT Marcus Bryant (IR), edge Harold Landry (PUP) and Brenden Schooler (NFI) each missing at least four games, plus a late trade for OT Walter Rouse.

Patriots complete 53-man roster: 8 of 9 rookies stick, two trades round out depth

New England kept eight of nine draft picks plus three undrafted rookies and traded for RB Corey Kiner and OT Walter Rouse to jump the waiver line; 23 of 53 players are new since last season.

Patriots edge rusher Harold Landry, DB Brenden Schooler open season on PUP/NFI

Both will miss at least the first four games; New England used its designation-to-return IR tag on OT Marcus Bryant instead, preserving both remaining return slots.

Patriots release 20, trade for RB Corey Kiner on cutdown day

New England traded a 2028 seventh-round pick to Arizona for RB Corey Kiner, then released RB Hassan Haskins as part of a 20-player cutdown wave that also included OLB Amari Gainer, LB Chad Muma and CB Marcellas Dial.

Patriots face IR/PUP calls on Landry, Schooler, Baringer

With the league allowing two IR placements Sunday without counting against the 53, New England's decision on OLB Harold Landry (on PUP all summer) and the status of punter Bryce Baringer and lineman Ben Brown/Marcus Bryant will shape rookie edge Bradyn Swinson's role entering Week 1.

Browns rout Patriots 37-13 as backup defense exposes depth concerns

No Patriots starters played all preseason and Drake Maye still hasn't taken a preseason snap. Cleveland's Dillon Gabriel went 12-of-15 for 186 yards and three touchdowns; CB Christian Gonzalez traveled but didn't suit up amid stalled extension talks, and edge Harold Landry (PUP) and Brenden Schooler (NFI) didn't travel and must be activated by Sunday to avoid missing four games.

Patriots trade for RB Corey Kiner, release 15 players as cutdown accelerates

New England acquired Kiner from Arizona for a 2028 seventh-round pick and released 15 players Saturday, including 2024 draft pick CB Marcellas Dial, as the team trims from 91 toward the 53-man limit by Sunday's 6pm ET deadline. Kiner's addition complicates the RB3 race among Lan Larison, Hassan Haskins and Jam Miller.

Patriots' final roster projection: RB3 and edge depth remain wide open

The projection keeps seventh-round rookie QB Behren Morton on the 53 over the practice squad and sets the WR corps at six following the Kayshon Boutte trade. Edge rusher is called the team's 'biggest area of concern,' contingent on Harold Landry's PUP status, while CB depth behind Gonzalez/Davis remains unsettled.

Christian Gonzalez extension talks remain stalled days before cutdown

EVP Eliot Wolf said he had 'nothing new to report' on extension talks with the star cornerback, who has not committed to playing Week 1 without a new deal. Wolf said owner Robert Kraft's promise to make Gonzalez the NFL's highest-paid corner still holds even after Devon Witherspoon's recent deal, and tied Gonzalez's timeline to a planned Drake Maye extension next offseason.

Kyle Williams scores in third straight preseason game as Browns rout Patriots backups 37-13 in finale

QB Tommy DeVito hit Williams for a 45-yard first-quarter touchdown -- his third straight preseason game with a score -- before Cleveland pulled away; backup QB Behren Morton went 18-of-28 for 123 yards with 2 INTs. New England opens the regular season Sept. 9 at Seattle.

Patriots roster bubble: Vildor, Taylor emerging ahead of Sunday cutdown

CB Kindle Vildor (nullified INT, two pass breakups vs. Eagles) is considered a roster lock; DT Leonard Taylor pressured Tanner McKee and broke up a 4th-down pass. RB TreVeyon Henderson exited practice Aug. 25 with an apparent ankle/foot injury.

Vrabel's Boutte trade fits pattern of favoring "his guys" over holdover draft picks

New England traded leading returning receiver Kayshon Boutte to Houston for S Jaylen Reed and a 2028 7th-round pick; EVP Eliot Wolf cited the A.J. Brown/Romeo Doubs additions as the reason.

Patriots' contract offer to Christian Gonzalez "still stands" as talks continue without a deal

Gonzalez's next contract is the defining storyline of Patriots camp. Executive Eliot Wolf said Tuesday there's no Week 1 deadline for a deal. Gonzalez, on the final guaranteed year of his rookie contract, returned to practice Monday after a near two-week injury absence.

RB TreVeyon Henderson leaves practice after slipping on wet field

Henderson slipped making a cut on Gillette Stadium's lower fields, one of several players who lost footing that session. Eliot Wolf said the team was still evaluating the severity Tuesday.

Patriots sign punter Matt Haack after Bryce Baringer's serious injury

Baringer, New England's punter since 2023, was hurt during his first two punts of Saturday's game vs. Philadelphia; coach Mike Vrabel called it serious enough that the team would likely sign a replacement. Matt Haack signed and practiced Monday.

Front office responds to Vrabel's "not a very deep team" comments, cites O-line thin spots

Eliot Wolf addressed Vrabel's candid depth comments Tuesday and flagged offensive line as a specific thin spot after an injury to Ben Brown. The Patriots signed veteran G/C Greg Van Roten last week as insurance.

Patriots' contract offer to Christian Gonzalez "still stands" as talks continue without a deal

RB TreVeyon Henderson leaves practice after slipping on wet field

Patriots sign punter Matt Haack after Bryce Baringer's serious injury

Front office responds to Vrabel's "not a very deep team" comments, cites O-line thin spots

Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte to Texans for safety, 2028 seventh-round pick

New England traded Boutte, a homegrown sixth-round pick and Super Bowl-run contributor, to Houston for S Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-rounder — clearing the WR room to Brown, Doubs, Hollins, Kyle Williams, Douglas and Chism ahead of Sunday's 53-man cutdown.

Drake Maye's and rookie Behren Morton's fathers were 1988 Buccaneers camp teammates

Mark Maye and James Morton were both undrafted training-camp teammates on the 1988 Buccaneers; neither made that roster. Their sons first connected in 2020 as Elite 11 finalists before reuniting in New England's QB room this year.

Christian Gonzalez returns to full practice as Patriots contract talks continue

New England's top cornerback returned to full participation Monday for the first time since an Aug. 10 injury, but HC Mike Vrabel would not guarantee Week 1 availability. Extension talks remain unresolved; Gonzalez carries a below-market cap hit through 2027.

Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte to Texans for S Jaylen Reed and a 2028 7th-round pick

The homegrown 6th-round success is dealt just before Sunday's roster cutdown, clearing a crowded receiver room after New England added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason.

Patriots host Eagles in Preseason Week 2 after historic tie with Colts

New England opened the preseason with a 13-13 tie at Indianapolis — its first preseason tie since 1973 — and held two days of joint practices with Philadelphia before Saturday's game, the first Patriots-Eagles preseason meeting since 2024 and first Patriots Saturday home preseason game since 2006.

Patriots' first preseason tie since 1973 frames early Vrabel-era evaluation

Patriots defense picks off Jalen Hurts five times across two joint practices with Eagles

New England's defense forced 5 INTs of Hurts over two days (2 by Marcus Jones) while star CB Christian Gonzalez sat out both practices with his contract extension still unresolved.

Patriots-Eagles wrap two-day joint practice; Maye throws 2 INTs, Gonzalez sits

Thursday's second and final joint practice at Gillette Stadium was physical with trash talk; Drake Maye threw two interceptions in 11-on-11 work, a step back from Wednesday, while the run defense improved. CB Christian Gonzalez, whose extension remains unresolved, did not practice.

Patriots sign veteran OL Greg Van Roten, release TE Mitch Van Vooren ahead of Eagles joint practices

Van Roten (144 games, 105 starts) adds interior O-line depth as New England hosts Philadelphia for two days of joint practices ahead of Saturday's preseason game.

Christian Gonzalez's extension still unresolved as Patriots host Eagles for joint practices

Star CB Christian Gonzalez remains eligible for a new contract without a deal yet in place; the WR room is described as crowded with ongoing trade rumors around Kayshon Boutte.

Gonzalez misses third straight practice as Vrabel says absence is injury, not contract; Barmore still on load management

Two of the Patriots' top defensive players -- CB Christian Gonzalez and DT Christian Barmore -- were held out again Sunday, with the team now explicitly separating Gonzalez's absence from his ongoing extension talks; Barmore's workload remains capped ahead of joint practices with the Eagles. Christian Gonzalez was absent from Sunday's (Aug. 16) walkthrough, his third straight missed practice, and he also was not at Gillette Stadium for Thursday's preseason opener. Coach Mike Vrabel has indicated Gonzalez's absence stems from an injury suffered at the end of Monday's practice, not from contract negotiations. DT Christian Barmore was also absent Sunday and has missed four practices over the past week-plus while on a load-management plan; he only did individual drills in Tuesday's joint practice with the Colts. Edge rusher Harold Landry remains on the physically-unable-to-perform list. The

Newly signed Hassan Haskins joins the competition for the No. 3 running back job behind Stevenson and Henderson

With Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson set as the top two backs, the third RB spot -- and likely kick-return duty -- is unsettled, and Vrabel's newest signee has NFL experience playing for him in Tennessee that the other candidates lack. Hassan Haskins, 26, was newly signed and will compete for the third running back spot behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. Haskins began his NFL career under Mike Vrabel in Tennessee in 2022 and can also serve as a kick returner. Other contenders for the role are Jam Miller and Lan Larison; Miller had 14 carries for 55 yards in the preseason opener but no one has separated from the pack yet.

Dre'Mont Jones back at practice after leaving early Friday, says he's fine ahead of Monday's padded session

Any absence among the Patriots' edge rushers is a watch item since Harold Landry is already sidelined on PUP; Jones downplayed the Friday departure and is expected back in pads Monday. Edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones returned to practice Sunday after leaving Friday's session early. Jones did not give a specific reason for leaving, joking about a cut finger, and said he expects to play in Monday's padded practice. Pass-rush depth is already thin with veteran Harold Landry on the physically-unable-to-perform list.

Gonzalez misses third straight practice as Vrabel says absence is injury, not contract; Barmore still on load management

Newly signed Hassan Haskins joins the competition for the No. 3 running back job behind Stevenson and Henderson

Dre'Mont Jones back at practice after leaving early Friday, says he's fine ahead of Monday's padded session

Vrabel says backup lineman Ben Brown is out a few weeks as Patriots sign two interior linemen

Brown, the top backup at both center and guard, and guard Andrew Rupcich were both lost in Thursday's preseason game. New England signed C Joe Michalski and G Darrian Dalcourt, and can place Brown on injured reserve at the Aug 30 cutdown with a designation to return.

Witherspoon's Seattle extension resets the market as Gonzalez talks continue

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who shares an agent with Christian Gonzalez, signed a four-year extension on Saturday. Gonzalez missed a third straight practice while awaiting his own deal.

Andy Borregales answers a three-miss opener with a perfect practice

Borregales went 6-for-6 from 32 to 47 yards on a narrowed practice upright two days after missing three field goals against Indianapolis. Long snapper Julian Ashby returned from an ankle injury the same day.

Interior offensive line depth under real strain after two opener injuries

Christian Gonzalez extension talks against a reset cornerback market

Kicking job under early scrutiny

Joint practices with Philadelphia ahead

Patriots open 2026 preseason with 13-13 tie against Colts

Only the second tie in franchise preseason history and first since 1973. The defense forced four turnovers. Tommy DeVito threw his first touchdown as a Patriot; Drake Maye and A.J. Brown did not play.

Patriots lose two running backs to IR and sign two veterans the same day

Terrell Jennings and Myles Montgomery both went to injured reserve, upending the RB3 competition. New England signed JaMychal Hasty and Hasan Haskins hours before kickoff.

Cornerback injuries pile up as Patriots depth battles take center stage

Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III and Charles Woods were all out, opening reps for Kindle Vildor, Kobee Minor and rookie Karon Prunty.

A rare preseason tie and four defensive takeaways

The running back room reshaped by two IR moves