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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Patriots legend to announce team’s Day 2 picks in 2026 NFL draft

Deion Branch will make an appearance on behalf of his former team at next week’s NFL Draft. The longtime wide receiver and MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX has been chosen to announce the New England...

Patriots may need to watch rival Bills snag coveted WR prospect before them

New England Patriots fans need to prepare for the Buffalo Bills possibly drafting wide receiver KC Concepcion before them in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL analyst just gave the Patriots the perfect blueprint for the 2026 Draft

Patriot Nation should be very happy if Tyler Sullivan's draft were the Patriots'. He addressed need positions all over the field. Whether Mike Vrabel really feels you should never draft for need...

Prioritizing power? Best offensive guard fits for Patriots in NFL Draft

Editor’s Note: In the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value, as well as...

Deuce's 2026 Patriots Mock Draft 2.0

Mike Dussault turns in his final mock draft of the spring by executing multiple trades to get his favorite prospects in a Patriots uniform.

Recent draft visits are a dead giveaway for the Patriots' first-round plans

The Patriots focus on bringing in some of the most talented pass rusher of this year's draft class points to their first-round plan.

2026 Patriots Mock Draft Tracker

Our staff has compiled what the top 'experts' are predicting the New England Patriots will do in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Patriots links 4/16/26: Finding prospect fits: S, OT, LB, ST

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Patriots' Kevin Byard stokes A.J. Brown trade rumors by sending blunt message to Eagles star

Byard joined Logan Ryan on CBS Sports HQ's ''The Offseason Playbook,'' and told Ryan why he would like Brown in a Pats uniform

Eliot Wolf hints at Patriots’ linebacker plan in the NFL Draft

Even though Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss are set to return as the top two options, the New England Patriots are in the process of rebuilding their linebacker room. The depth behind them,...

Super Bowl-winning pass rusher could become the Patriots' next free-agent target

Edge Derek Barnett is no superstar, but he'd give Mike Vrabel another veteran to deploy at the edge. Vrabel's lackluster free agency at the edge necessitates adding more and better players. He...

New blockbuster trade proposal might be too good for Patriots to pass up

The Patriots need to improve their wide receiver room for the 2026 season, and trading for Brian Thomas Jr. might be their best option.

4 reminders to keep yourself grounded during the NFL Draft

Every year, the NFL Draft media complex whips us all into a frenzy that has us convinced each draft pick will either be your team’s savior or is the final nail in the coffin for a failed front...

Patriots draft target: OL Emmanuel Pregnon scouting report, bio, outlook

The New England Patriots have rebuilt their interior offensive line this offseason, moving Jared Wilson to center in place of Garrett Bradbury and signing Alijah Vera-Tucker to take over the left...

Patriots could be next to land one of the best bargains in free agency

The Patriots want to improve their defensive line for the 2026 season, and they could do that and more by signing Bobby Wagner.

6 interior defensive line fits for the Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than 10 days away as the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Patriots draft target: WR Denzel Boston scouting report, bio, outlook

The New England Patriots investing high-end draft capital in wide receivers has not proven to be a particularly successful endeavor over the years. Whether it was Bethel Johnson or Chad Jackson in...

10 edge fits for the Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than 10 days away as the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st...

NFL analyst sees bold draft day moves becoming big part of Patriots' plans

The Patriots have numerous weak positions and even more now after free agency. Should they trade up for better players or use their draft picks to fill more of those needs? That is the question...

Crowd-sourced 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Fans make first five picks for Patriots

An annual NBC Sports Boston tradition is back. Our Patriots Insider Phil Perry has run through all sorts of scenarios for New England in his four NFL Mock Drafts to date. But every year in...

Patriots links 4/15/26: Best Pats prospect fits at RB, CB

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Patriots have obvious draft move that could unlock Drake Maye’s ceiling

The Patriots have every reason to seriously consider selecting a top tight end in an early round in this year's NFL Draft.

Patriots Hall of Famer just made a bold claim about their 2026 draft

Mike Vrabel and personnel have to be ready to draft several offensive linemen, including two in early rounds. If they fail to address the O-line as Julian Edelman suggests, Patriot Nation...

What picks do the Patriots own in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Following a series of trades, the New England Patriots are entering the 2026 NFL Draft with plenty of selections in hand. In total, the Super Bowl runner-ups are in possession of 11 picks, one of...

Under-the-radar Patriots staffer highlighted ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

While the NFL Draft in itself is usually pretty straight forward — one player after the other gets picked — the process leading up to is quite complex. Scouts spend more than a year diving into...

Proposed Patriots trade brings budding superstar in at controversial price

The Patriots are expected to address their defensive line in the upcoming draft, and they could that even better by trading for a star in the making.

Patriots draft target: S Bud Clark scouting report, bio, outlook

The New England Patriots defense was mightily opportunistic in the playoffs, registering eight total takeaways en route to a Super Bowl appearance. That was not always the case during the regular...

Giants may have just handed Patriots the perfect draft trade opportunity

The patriots need to improve their defensive line through the draft, but maybe they could use a pick to trade for a seasoned veteran instead.

NFL insiders don't rule out Patriots making a disappointing first-round pick

The Patriots could shock fans if they decide to take a position that hasn't been labeled as one that needs to be addressed early in the draft.

Patriots bring another safety in for a pre-draft visit

After already welcoming projected early-round picks Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (Toledo) and Zakee Wheatley (Penn State) to Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots hosted another safety on pre-draft...

Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic after Mike Vrabel photos

Amid an internal investigation at The Athletic regarding published photos of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats mock drafts for our mailbag

There is officially less than 10 days until the NFL Draft which means it’s time for one last Mock Draft version of the #PostPulpit Mailbag. Instead of submitting your usual questions, send in your...

Patriots draft target: DT Kayden McDonald scouting report, bio, outlook

On paper, the New England Patriots appear to be in a good position along their interior defensive line. Milton Williams and Christian Barmore are one of the top duos in football, and both still...

Patriots' veteran's return might be the most crucial part for 2026 success

The Patriots need to maintain consistency on their offensive line if they want to see Drake Maye continue to succeed early in his career.

7 interior offensive line fits for the Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is less than 10 days away as the New England Patriots continue the process of finishing their board. Things will look quite different for the team this draft picking 31st...

A ‘big' backfield addition? Best RB fits for Patriots in NFL Draft

Editor’s Note: In the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value, as well as...

New mock draft suggests Patriots could make a baffling first-round decision

The Patriots had two overarching needs entering the 2026 offseason: the need to reduce sacks allowed and increase sacks produced. They failed in free agency. Now, it's incumbent on Mike Vrabel and...

Dussault's Patriots Big Board 2026: Top 50 Draft Fits

Mike Dussault breaks down his 50 favorite prospects in this year’s 2026 NFL draft.

Zion Young, a trade for A.J. Brown rank among Patriots top choices in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

The defending AFC champions have the No. 31 overall pick

Patriots get further proof that passing on Jaelan Phillips was the right move

The Patriots could have fixed a major weakness on their roster had they signed Jaelan Phillips.

Lazar's Patriots Big Board 2026: Top 50 Draft Fits

Breaking down the top fits for the Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Patriots facing nightmare scenario if they fall for these draft traps at No. 31

The Patriots have several options at No. 31, but a couple of popular prospects carry risks that could make them costly mistakes.

Patriots might not need to trade for AJ Brown to get his talent on the team

The Patriots might be able to avoid a massive trade for AJ Brown by drafting a player already compared to the superstar receiver.

Eliot Wolf clears up massive Patriots question tied to Mike Vrabel drama

The Patriots' de facto GM indirectly cleared some concerns about Mike Vrabel's presence for the Patriots' pre-draft process.

Monday, April 13, 2026
Patriots Showing Interest In Guards

After spending the fourth overall pick on left tackle Will Campbell and a third-rounder on center Jared Wilson in the 2025 draft, the Patriots are expected to further address the offensive line...

Five Takeaways From Eliot Wolf's Pre-Draft Press Conference

The Patriots EVP of Player Personnel held his pre-draft press conference inside the New Balance Athletics Center on Monday.

Eliot Wolf's update on Christian Gonzalez is far from what Patriots fans hoped for

The Patriots need to get moving on an extension for Christian Gonzalez or risk disaster ahead of the 2026 season.

Struggling tight end emerging as intriguing option Patriots can’t ignore

Buying low on a former second round pick could be a great way to fill this glaring need.

Mike Vrabel interaction with NFL reporter being investigated by The Athletic

A recent interaction between New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL insider Diana Russini is now being investigated by her employer, The Athletic.

Patriots' Drake Maye must buck brutal 32-year QB trend to return to Super Bowl

History isn't on Maye's side: No AFC QB has made it back after a Super Bowl debut loss since 1994

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