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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.

Monday, August 31, 2026
Instant analysis of the Patriots’ initial practice squad

As the New England Patriots continued to tinker with their 53-man roster on Monday, they also began the process of putting together their practice squad. In total, New England added 12 players to...

Patriots’ first practice squad for 2026 NFL season announced

The New England Patriots have built their first practice squad of the 2026 season, and it includes several familiar faces. Of the 12 players officially announced to have been signed to their...

Patriots place punter Bryce Baringer, linebacker Khalil Jacobs on injured reserve

The dust from the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline continues to settle in Foxborough. The New England Patriots placed punter Bryce Baringer and linebacker Khalil Jacobs on injured reserve amid a...

Christian Gonzalez's trainer says what all Patriots fans feel about looming extension

Although it's not the update Patriots fans were hoping for, it still seems more positive than negative at this point.

Projected Joey Porter Jr. landing spot could help the Patriots for years to come

The New England Patriots should be rooting for the Miami Dolphins to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers disgruntled star CB Joey Porter Jr.

5 things to know about Patriots safety Jaylen Reed

Reed is in his second season, but he has already started a playoff game in Foxborough. The post 5 things to know about Patriots safety Jaylen Reed appeared first on Boston.com.

Analysis: Patriots claim TE Cameron Latu and LB Darius Muasau off waivers, begin filling out practice squad

The Patriots claimed Latu and Muasau off waivers while their practice squad is starting to take shape.

Patriots release vested veterans Ben Brown, K.J. Britt to make room for waiver claims

Corresponding moves were ahead after tight end Cameron Latu and linebacker Darius Muasau landed with the New England Patriots as waiver claims. The organization opened spots for the former...

Patriots' offensive line struggles weren't enough to save veteran's roster bid

The Patriots looked to have found a strong versatile option along their offensive line, but it wasn't to be.

Patriots claim two players off waiver wire; reportedly sign punter

The Patriots have already augmented their 53-man roster with several moves made on Monday afternoon. The post Patriots claim two players off waiver wire; reportedly sign punter appeared first on...

Monday NFL Transactions: AFC East

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Sunday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads...

Pair revert to Patriots’ injured reserve after cut to 53

Two recent departures from Gillette Stadium will be staying nearby for now. Defensive tackle Isaiah Iton and safety Eric Butler reverted to the New England Patriots’ injured reserve at 1 p.m. ET...

New England Patriots practice squad tracker: Live updates and analysis

The Patriots are set to add up to 16 players to their practice squad for the 2026 season.

Patriots claim tight end, linebacker off waivers following NFL roster deadline

The New England Patriots stood No. 31 in the waiver priority after active rosters around the NFL reduced to 53. That standing still brought some movement. The reigning AFC champions claimed tight...

Patriots waiver wire pickup means the end is near for one UDFA rookie

The Patriots didn't claim many players from the waiver wire, but one pickup might mean the end is near for an impressive UDFA.

Unheralded Patriots' wide receiver is still an essential commodity in the offense

With all the changes in the New England Patriots' receivers' room, having a veteran presence like Mack Hollins around is a plus. He'll be a solid asset both to the new players, and to the young...

Latest Christian Gonzalez update gives Patriots fans a smidge of positivity

Although they still haven't reached an agreement on an extension, Mike Florio offers a promising update on Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots.

NFL roster cuts 2026: 6 waiver wire targets that would make sense for the Patriots

The roster movement continues across the NFL on Monday after teams trimmed their rosters down to 53 players on Sunday. With hundreds of transactions across the league, a significant portion of...

Mike Vrabel discussed Patriots’ cuts, Drake Maye’s preseason playing time, and Christian Gonzalez

"Let's be real: Nothing that we do in the preseason's going to prepare us for the first game in Seattle." The post Mike Vrabel discussed Patriots’ cuts, Drake Maye’s preseason playing time, and...

5 winners (and 2 losers) from the Patriots' youth-infused 53-man roster cutdown

The Patriots doubled down on their youth movement with 11 rookies making the initial 53-man roster. Here are the biggest winners and losers from cutdown day.

Patriots have 4 intriguing options to bulk up the weakest part of their offense

The Patriots have every reason to get on the phone and inquire about several offensive linemen to put their offense in the best position possible.

5 takeaways from Patriots’ roster cuts, decisions on 53-man roster

New England still has some serious concerns about depth across several areas of its roster after making nearly 40 cuts over the weekend. The post 5 takeaways from Patriots’ roster cuts, decisions...

NFL practice squad, explained for Patriots fans

The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster, but that was only the first step in building the team for the upcoming 2026 season. Another big part of this process will kick...

Patriots could reunite Mike Vrabel with an old friend after Cardinals cut starter

Mike Vrabel's tenure as the Titans head coach could come in handy again for the Patriots to build more depth in their defense.

How each Patriots player landed on the initial 53-man roster

Entering roster cutdown day with 73 players on their active roster, the New England Patriots made 18 cuts and placed two players on short-term injured reserve to form their initial 53-man roster...

Patriots cannot pass up chance to steal playmaker the Dolphins regrettably cut

The Patriots still need to make some big moves to bulk up their defense ahead of their Week 1 Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks.

8 winners and losers from Patriots roster cuts

The New England Patriots were quite busy over the weekend, making 42 combined transactions to go from previously 91 to 53 players on their active roster. A majority of those moves were expected to...

2026 NFL Trades

The modern NFL features four clear trade windows. Early March, the draft, the late-August 53-man roster-setting date and the November deadline reside as the primary points trades occur around the...

Patriots Shift Harold Landry To Reserve/PUP List, Set Initial 53-Man Roster

The Patriots’ defense will be shorthanded to open the season. Here is how the defending AFC champions set their initial 53: Released: P Matt Haack RB JaMycal Hasty T James Hudson  LB Chad Muma CB...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Harold Landry to begin season on PUP list, Patriots swing trade for offensive tackle

Harold Landry (PUP) and Brenden Schooler (NFI) both remain on the injured list for the Patriots The post Harold Landry to begin season on PUP list, Patriots swing trade for offensive tackle...

Will Levis landing spots: Patriots, Jaguars among best fits for former Titans starter after being cut

Levis was cut by Tennessee on Sunday. He hasn't attempted a pass since the 2024 season but does have valuable experience as a starter.

Mike Vrabel sends a can't-miss message with Patriots' initial 2026 roster

The Patriots' initial 53-man roster proves Mike Vrabel is going in a specific direction that could prove genius or a giant mistake.

What their final wave of roster cuts means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots came out of Thursday’s preseason finale a total of 38 players over the NFL’s 53-man roster limit. In order to get the team below that number, head coach Mike Vrabel and...

Patriots make final 11 moves down to initial 53-man roster

Eleven moves remained in Foxborough. They arrived as the 2026 NFL roster deadline passed Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. The New England Patriots descended down to an initial 53-man roster by waiving running...

Instant analysis of the Patriots’ initial 53-man roster

After a busy few days of transactions, the New England Patriots have officially set their initial 53-man roster. Despite the first roster being put together, plenty of movement is still set to...

Patriots announce initial 53-man roster

Here's who made the Patriots after the latest round of cuts The post Patriots announce initial 53-man roster appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots roster cuts 2026: Full list of moves at 53-man deadline

Coming out of their preseason finale and entering cutdown weekend, the New England Patriots had 91 players on their roster. Accordingly, they and their players were in for a few busy days: before...

Patriots' official 53-man roster is a complete roll of the dice at key positions

The Patriots' initial 53-man roster leaves a lot of room for question marks at key positions.

Analysis: Breaking down the Patriots initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season

A position-by-position breakdown of the Patriots initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season.

Patriots 53-man roster finalized after NFL cuts

The New England Patriots have finalized their initial roster for the 2026 NFL season. Making a combined 42 transactions between Saturday and Sunday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel went from...

Vikings’ T Walter Rouse Avoids Waiver Wire, Traded To Patriots

On a day in which every team is paring down their roster, the Patriots have made an addition. Often on cutdown day, teams are keeping an eye on who other teams are releasing with an eye on...

Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit

The Patriots announced today a series of roster moves to reach the mandatory 53-man roster limit. In addition to releasing 36 players, the Patriots acquired OL Walter Rouse and a 2027...

Patriots were just thrown a lifeline at a position of need with last-minute trade

The Patriots offensive line was looking depleted, but they made sure to address their weakness with a last-minute trade with the Vikings.

Instant grade for Walter Rouse trade between Patriots and Vikings

With less than an hour to go before the NFL’s official roster cutdown deadline, the New England Patriots decided to swing another trade. After adding running back Corey Kiner the previous day,...

Patriots add offensive lineman via trade with Vikings

The trade winds are a-blowin’ in New England. After acquiring running back Corey Kiner in a trade with the Cardinals on Saturday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel added to its offensive line...

Patriots captain Brenden Schooler to begin year on non-football injury list, per report

As the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline closes in, so does the plan for one New England Patriots captain. Brenden Schooler will begin 2026 on the non-football injury list, according to a Sunday report...

Patriots share worst update possible on game-changing starter ahead of Week 1

The Patriots are set to announce that they will be placing their special teams ace on injured reserve to start the 2026 season.

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