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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/2/26

Today’s minor moves: Carolina Panthers Waived from IR: CB Tyrek Funderburk Chicago Bears Released from IR: CB Jaylon Jones Detroit Lions Waived: C Seth McLaughlin, RB Jabari Small New England...

Cowboys re-sign 6-foot-5 ex-Patriots QB two days after waiving him

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back a former New England Patriots signal caller.

ESPN insider: Patriots’ contract offer to Christian Gonzalez needs to be ‘buttoned up’

"The sides are not close on several elements of the deal." The post ESPN insider: Patriots’ contract offer to Christian Gonzalez needs to be ‘buttoned up’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Drake Maye and Ann Michael Maye are L.L.Bean’s newest ‘teammates’

The Patriots quarterback and his wife, Ann Michael Maye, star in a new L.L. bean ad filled with workplace humor, football jokes, and plenty of flannel. The post Drake Maye and Ann Michael Maye are...

Patriots sign tight end Shane Zylstra to practice squad, reach settlements with two rookies

The practice squad has reached capacity in Foxborough. The New England Patriots announced the signing of tight end Shane Zylstra amid a series of moves on Wednesday, bringing the group to its...

Patriots Sign TE Shane Zylstra to the Practice Squad; Waive S Eric Butler and WR Jimmy Kibble from Injured Reserve

The Patriots announced today that they have signed TE Shane Zylstra to the practice squad. In addition, the Patriots waived rookie S Eric Butler and rookie WR Jimmy Kibble from injured reserve.

1 thought on every player that makes up the New England Patriots' 2026 roster

The Patriots' 2026 roster is filled with superstars, question marks, and chips on the shoulders of unproven talent ready to show what they can do.

What to expect in A.J. Brown's debut with Patriots

It’s hard to believe we are within a week of actually seeing A.J. Brown play for the New England Patriots. It’s not that the concept itself is all that difficult to grasp. It’s more that this...

Analyst warns Patriots have a problem that could hold Drake Maye back this year

The New England Patriots starters on offense and defense will be strong and ready to contend for anything in the NFL, if, they can stay healthy. The reality is that they all won't. Barring their...

Patriots get bad news on Christian Gonzalez contract extension talks

This update on Christian Gonzalez's talks with the Patriots is not a good one.

Patriots News: Don’t buy the depth doom

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Vikings ruin Patriots' chance for much-needed reunion with Super Bowl champion

The Patriots had their chance to sign their former superstar defender before he was picked up by another contender this offseason.

Five bold Patriots predictions for the 2026 NFL season

The 2026 New England Patriots season is just one week away. Mike Vrabel’s group will kick off the new campaign next Wednesday night with a Super Bowl rematch in Seattle. The tough Week 1 matchup...

Pats Facing Week 1 Deadline To Extend Christian Gonzalez?

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez expressed frustration over a lack of a contract extension last week, but nothing has materialized eight days later. With the Patriots now seven days from...

Patriots' week-by-week 2026 projection points to another AFC East title

A game-by-game look at the Patriots' 2026 schedule reveals a realistic path to a 12-win season and another AFC East championship.

Patriots will soon regret letting rising star defender pass them by after roster cuts

The Patriots have a clear weakness on their defensive line, which should have led them to pursue a player like Zach Harrison.

Kyle Williams ready to prove he’s more than just a deep threat

Kyle Williams has a special trick as a wide receiver That was on display during the preseason, as the second-year wide receiver caught three touchdowns all on the same route: a go ball. But...

Mike Vrabel gives intel into Patriots’ waiver wire pickups

The New England Patriots’ roster construction process did not end with the 53-man deadline on Sunday. In the two days since, the reigning AFC champions continued making moves to modify the roster...

Former Patriots find new homes after NFL roster cuts

In order to get under the NFL’s 53-man roster limit on Sunday, the New England Patriots made a combined 37 roster cuts over the weekend. And while some of those players have found their way back...

New rumor claims the NFL just made the Patriots' Week 1 game even more difficult

The Patriots Week 1 rematch with the Seahawks just got even more difficult.

Patriots 2026 scouting report for DT Cory Durden

The New England Patriots made major investments in their defensive tackle group last year, but one of the most impactful actually happened after roster cuts: signing Cory Durden, who eventually...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/1/26

Here is the first NFL Practice Squad Updates post of the 2026 NFL Season: Arizona Cardinals Signed: DT Jared Harrison-Hunte, G Vershon Lee Atlanta Falcons Signed: G Josh Thompson Baltimore Ravens...

Patriots bring back Ben Brown, sign 5 players to practice squad, and name team captains

Less than a week after he was released, Brown returned to the Patriots. The post Patriots bring back Ben Brown, sign 5 players to practice squad, and name team captains appeared first on Boston.com.

What Erick Hunter, Ben Brown signings mean for the Patriots

With just over a week to go until their season opener in Miami, the New England Patriots continue fine-tuning their 53-man roster. On Tuesday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel added two players...

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/1/26

Here are the first minor moves of September: Arizona Cardinals Waived (with injury settlement): S Josh Minkins, WR Xavier Weaver New England Patriots Signed: C Ben Brown, LB Erick Hunter New...

Christian Gonzalez’s trainer sheds light on contract talks with Patriots in radio interview

"Like, the context is like, yeah we did offer you to be the highest paid, but contract language was kind of trash." The post Christian Gonzalez’s trainer sheds light on contract talks with...

Pushing back on idea that Patriots' depth issues will doom team in 2026

After an unexpected 14-3 season and a run to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots entered the offseason with some needs on the roster. They addressed most of them to the best of their ability....

Patriots re-sign Ben Brown, add rookie linebacker amid series of moves

Two days removed from NFL roster cutdown day, the New England Patriots continue to modify their 53-man team. On Tuesday, the club added two more players. Interior offensive lineman Ben Brown was...

Patriots announce six captains for 2026 season

Votes were rounded up at Gillette Stadium on the first day of September. An official announcement followed. Quarterback Drake Maye, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Morgan Moses,...

Transcript: Head Coach Mike Vrabel Press Conference 9/1

Read the full transcript from Head Coach Mike Vrabel's press conference on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Patriots Sign C Ben Brown and LB Erick Hunter to the 53-Man Roster; Announce Additional Practice Squad Moves

The Patriots announced today that they have re-signed C Ben Brown to the 53-man roster and rookie LB Erick Hunter to the 53-man roster. In addition, the Patriots signed LB K.J. Britt, DT Jalen...

Patriots announce their 2026 captains with one noticeable absence

The Patriots captains for the 2026 season are nothing unexpected, except for one notable absence that might mean a lot going into Week 1.

Patriots Announce 2026 Captains

The New England Patriots have announced team captains for the 2026 season.

Patriots practice report: TreVeyon Henderson remains sidelined

Following their preseason finale on Thursday, the New England Patriots received a needed weekend off as the front office dwindled the roster down to 53 players. That group was back at Gillette...

Desperate situation should force Patriots to turn to former foe for help

With their pass rush in shambles, the Patriots need to go big-name hunting and bring Joey Bosa to Foxboro.

Injury update on TreVeyon Henderson is not exactly what Patriots fans wanted

The latest details on TreVeyon Henderson's injury is far from what the Patriots need at this stage of the offseason.

What their 6 post-cutdown roster moves mean for the Patriots

The New England Patriots’ initial 53-man roster of the 2026 season remained intact for fewer than 24 hours. After getting set up on Sunday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel made multiple changes...

Updated look at Patriots' 53-man roster after Ben Brown re-signs in New England

The Patriots set their 53-man roster over the weekend, but as everyone knows, the “final roster” is a misnomer. With placements on injured reserve, waiver claims and free-agent signings, front...

Patriots' 2026 season outlook offers one reason for fans to breathe easier

Having an MVP-level quarterback like Drake Maye on hand means that you can beat any other team on any given day. Maye is a fabulously accurate passer and a top runner. As long as he's around,...

Patriots Legend Barely Sneaks Onto NFL’s 140 Greatest Players List

Only one kicker made The Sporting News’ historic ranking, and the Patriots legend claimed the final spot in perfectly dramatic fashion.

New intel gives Patriots fans one less Christian Gonzalez worry before Week 1

The standoff between the Patriots and superstar cornerback Christian Gonzalez continues just one week before their season opener.

5 surprising roster cuts the Patriots made this preseason

From a veteran cornerback to a lineman who recently signed an extension, here are a few cuts that raised eyebrows. The post 5 surprising roster cuts the Patriots made this preseason appeared first...

Patriots News: Roster still moving & shaking

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Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad; Make Additional Roster Moves

The Patriots announced today that they have claimed TE Cameron Latu off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles and LB Darius Muasau off waivers from the New York Giants. In addition, the Patriots...

Patriots star surprisingly left off ESPN’s NFL top 100 ranking

Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams was identified by an NFL scout as one of the biggest snubs from ESPN’s top 100 ranking.

Patriots' latest addition could give their backfield a major new dimension

The Patriots added an RB3 with the juice that gives them the perfect backfield trio.

Gonzalez's trainer shares update on contract talks with Patriots

Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots have yet to agree on a contract extension with less than one week until the regular-season opener. So, what’s the holdup? Gonzalez’s trianer since...

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Creating a 53-man NFL roster is a months-long process that requires countless hours of hard work, every bit of information available, and tough decisions throughout. On the one hand, teams want...

Patriots can quickly solve glaring roster hole with a bargain free agent signing

The Patriots' defense needs a lot of help, and they should start by signing a strong pass rusher ahead of Week 1.

Mike Vrabel has a chance to do something only Jerod Mayo did for the Patriots

The Patriots haven't started their season well in recent years, which Mike Vrabel can change in 2026.

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