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Friday, April 24, 2026
Transcript: Eli Raridon Press Conference 4/24

Read the full transcript from Patriots third round draft pick Eli Raridon's press conference on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Transcript: Eliot Wolf Press Conference 4/24

Read the full transcript from Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf's press conference on Friday, April 24, 2026.

NFL Draft 2026: What picking Illinois edge Gabe Jacas means for the Patriots

As the 2026 NFL draft’s second round closed in on the New England Patriots, so did Gabe Jacas. The reigning AFC champions moved up to select the Illinois edge rusher at No. 55 overall on Friday...

Nick Saban says exactly what Patriots fans want to hear about Gabe Jacas

The legendary college football head coach is a big fan of the Patriots latest draft pick.

Who should Patriots target in Rounds 4-7? Best available on NFL Draft Day 3

The Patriots have chipped away at three separate needs through the first two days of the draft, taking offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, edge rusher Gabe Jacas and tight end Eli Raridon. Can they...

Why Patriots draft pick Gabe Jacas is a perfect fit in New England

Leading up to the NFL Draft, one position was highlighted above all others when it came to New England Patriots needs: the defensive edge. And while they did not address it in the first round,...

Transcript: Gabe Jacas Press Conference 4/24

Read the full transcript from Patriots 55th overall pick Gabe Jacas' press conference on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Patriots draft Illinois DE Gabe Jacas after trading up in Round 2

The Patriots packaged three picks on Friday night to trade up and draft Jacas. The post Patriots draft Illinois DE Gabe Jacas after trading up in Round 2 appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots fans will go crazy over 'champion wrestler' Gabe Jacas

The New England Patriots added a physical and violent player in Gabe Jacas, and this draft guru's description will have fans fired up.

Patriots make aggressive move to match Bills with brilliant Gabe Jacas pick

The Patriots watched their biggest divisional rival draft one of the best pass rushers of the 2026 class, and decided they needed one, too.

Patriots draft 2026: Instant grades for Gabe Jacas in Round 2

The New England Patriots traded up in the first round of the draft, and they traded up again in the second. Jumping from the 63rd to the 55th pick in a trade with the Chargers, the reigning AFC...

Patriots Acquire No. 55 From Chargers, Draft EDGE Gabe Jacas

The Chargers will allow the Patriots to climb up a few spots. New England is moving up to No. 55. The Pats are selecting Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas. The Pats are sending Nos. 63, 101 and 202...

Patriots draft 2026: New England picks ED Gabe Jacas in Round 2

The New England Patriots have made their second pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. After addressing offensive tackle in Round 1, they added to their defensive edge in Round 2. Following a trade up with...

Perry's draft grade: Patriots land ‘high-end athlete' at tight end in Round 3

Finding franchise quarterback Drake Maye a No. 1 wide receiver has been a popular topic of discussion during the offseason, but the New England Patriots also needed to give their most valuable...

Patriots draft Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon in third round

The New England Patriots addressed two positional needs — offensive tackle (Caleb Lomu) and edge rusher (Gabe Jacas) — with their first two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they did it again with...

Perry's draft grade: Patriots land ‘violent pass-rusher' in second round

Edge rusher was one of the biggest needs that the New England Patriots had to address in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it didn’t take them long to add a player at this position. A lot of quality edge...

Patriots 2026 draft tracker: Day 2 picks, news, live updates

Following the selection of offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, the New England Patriots turn their attention to Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft — where they are currently hold picks No. 63 and 95. Stay up to...

How to watch Patriots draft 2026: Day 2 start time, live stream

The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books; now, it’s on to the second and third. On Friday, Day 2 will see 68 more players come off the board. The New England Patriots currently hold two of...

Here’s what mock drafts are saying about Patriots’ Day 2 options

Edge and receiver are still positional needs for the Patriots. The post Here’s what mock drafts are saying about Patriots’ Day 2 options appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots trade up again, take Illinois ED Gabe Jacas in Round 2 of NFL Draft

The New England Patriots have traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft again, and this time it’s to move up in the second round and take a pass rusher. The Patriots have traded the No. 63 pick (second...

Third-round prospect is already dreaming of being the Patriots' latest draft pick

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp could be a great fit for the New England Patriots late in Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

Bills are in for lifetime of hurt over regretful trade with Patriots in Round 1

The Bills' decision to trade with the Patriots in Round 1 immediately proved to be regretful.

Patriots may have to trade up again to land this dream Day 2 target

The Patriots may need to trade up again if this elite pass rusher is within reach early on Day 2 of the draft.

Patriots staring at stacked Day 2 board filled with game-changing weapons

The Patriots have big decisions to make regarding what they do with their next two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

2026 NFL Draft grades roundup: Experts praise Caleb Lomu to Patriots

The New England Patriots trading up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft was not expected by a lot of experts Thursday night, but they had an opportunity to take one the best offensive tackles...

The Patriots drafted another left tackle in the first round, so what does that mean for Will Campbell?

The Patriots have said Campbell will stay at left tackle, but could this pick change that?

Penn State standout quietly becoming Patriots best option in Round 2 of NFL Draft

Penn State's Dani Dennis-Sutton would be a solid pick for the New England Patriots at 63rd overall.

Patriots draft 2026: Best players available on Day 2

The New England Patriots did not use their No. 31 overall pick on a player Thursday night, instead trading up to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu 28th overall. Now, attention turns to Friday...

Live updates: Tracking Patriots news and rumors on Day 2 of NFL Draft

What to KnowThe Patriots have pick No. 63 (second round) and pick No. 95 (third round) on Day 2.The Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the No. 28 pick in Round 1.Phil Perry,...

Patriots Day 2 mock draft: Pats add immediate impact players

The New England Patriots made a splash on Thursday night when they traded up three spots to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at pick No. 28 overall. The move might not tell us what the...

Here’s the audio of the Patriots’ phone call to Caleb Lomu telling him he would be drafted

Mike Vrabel was one of several New England representatives to speak with Lomu. The post Here’s the audio of the Patriots’ phone call to Caleb Lomu telling him he would be drafted appeared first on...

Jets earn better grade than Dolphins and Patriots for first-round trade-up

The Jets made the best late-first trade-up among 3 AFC East teams.

Patriots links 4/24/26: High marks for Round 1; Prospect fits for Day 2

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Patriots draft grades for 2026 first-round pick Caleb Lomu

The New England Patriots got aggressive in Round 1 of the NFL Draft Thursday night, trading up three spots to draft offensive tackle Caleb Lomu. It was a surprise to some in the building that Lomu...

Patriots have a clear path to huge draft trade to secure missing defensive piece

A new proposed trade has the Patriots acquiring Jonathan Greenard for a fair price to immediately boost their already impressive defense.

8 thoughts on the Patriots drafting OT Caleb Lomu

Even though they have two starting tackles on their roster, the New England Patriots entered Thursday night with a definitive need at the position. Morgan Moses, who started all 21 games at right...

Patriots could pounce on Giants’ pass-rusher surplus after a surprising Day 1

The Giants’ loaded pass-rusher group could create an opportunity the Patriots can’t ignore as trade possibilities begin to take shape.

5 things to know about Patriots first-round pick Caleb Lomu

The Patriots took an offensive tackle in the first round for the second straight year. The post 5 things to know about Patriots first-round pick Caleb Lomu appeared first on Boston.com.

4 numbers that explain Patriots draft pick Caleb Lomu

On Thursday night, the New England Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. New England traded up three spots from No. 31 by sending...

Patriots draft 2026: How Caleb Lomu changes the offensive line

The New England Patriots entered the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft with some clear needs to be addressed. Tops among them were the defensive edge and the offensive tackle position, two spots...

Patriots just drafted the kryptonite of Jets' newest pass-rushing weapon

The Patriots' first-round pick impressed against one of the top edge rushers of the 2026 NFL Draft class.

Eliot Wolf admits Patriots were surprised Caleb Lomu was still available before trade-up

"We actually canceled his 30-visit because we didn't — we had one scheduled and we just didn't think he was going to factor in for us." The post Eliot Wolf admits Patriots were surprised Caleb...

4 winners and losers from Patriots picking Caleb Lomu in the NFL Draft

The New England Patriots traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to ultimately select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu 28th overall. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse,...

Who should Patriots target next in NFL Draft? Best available on Day 2

On Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Patriots held out some hope that they would be able to address their glaring need for depth at a premium position in offensive tackle. But they weren’t...

It couldn't be more obvious who the Patriots should pick on Day 2 of NFL Draft

The Patriots prioritized the offense with their first-round pick, but on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, they need to move to the defense.

Transcript: Caleb Lomu Press Conference 4/23

Read the full transcript from Patriots first round draft pick Caleb Lomu's press conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Will Campbell welcomes Patriots’ first-round draft pick into the fold

After Caleb Lomu heard his name called by the New England Patriots in the first round of the NFL Draft, the first text he received came from a new teammate. The sender? Last year’s first-round...

New England Patriots 2026 roster and depth chart

Fresh off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots are in the process of retooling their roster. They already made some moves in NFL free agency to improve the foundation, and will add...

Patriots draft results: Full 2026 rookie class

The 2026 NFL Draft is underway, and it took a while before the New England Patriots sprung into action. Entering the event with the 31st overall pick in hand, the reigning AFC champions were among...

Lazar's Best Available Players Heading Into Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft

After selecting Utah OT Caleb Lomu in the first round, who could the Patriots target on day two of the draft?

Best Father's Day Gifts for the New England Patriots Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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