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Sunday, August 30, 2026
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.

Patriots reportedly release veteran lineman James Hudson III ahead of 53-man deadline

The cutdown continues in Foxborough. The New England Patriots released veteran offensive lineman James Hudson III ahead of the NFL’s 53-man deadline, as reported Sunday afternoon by CBS Sports’...

Laughable AFC East prediction gives Patriots perfect bulletin board material

The Ringer's latest AFC East preview shared some interesting nuggets, including the projected records of the New England Patriots and New York Jets.

Patriots have perfect chance to reunite with familiar playmakers after roster cuts

The Patriots have clear weak spots on their 2026 roster, and some of them can be addressed by reuniting with familiar faces.

Patriots tackle Marcus Bryant to open 2026 on injured reserve, per report

As the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline inches closer in Foxborough, so does a return plan. The New England Patriots are expected to place offensive tackle Marcus Bryant on injured reserve at Sunday’s...

Patriots' second-year defender predicted to be the next big breakout star

Safety Kevin Byard III has taken Craig Woodson under his wing. He wants Woodson to improve in interceptions. If Woodson breaks out and does add interceptions to his game, then the sky is the limit...

Patriots reportedly waive defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. prior to 53-man deadline

The New England Patriots will go down to 53 without Jeremiah Pharms Jr. The organization has waived the well-traveled defensive tackle ahead of Sunday’s NFL roster deadline, per a report from the...

Patriots waive rookie running back Jam Miller amid cutdowns, per report

The penultimate pick in the 2026 New England Patriots draft class will be headed to the wire. The organization waived running back Jam Miller ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline on Sunday,...

Patriots practice squad tracker 2026: News, rumors, waiver claims, losses

NFL cutdown day is underway, but the New England Patriots still have plenty left to do in building their team for the upcoming 2026 season. After finalizing an initial 53-man roster on Sunday, the...

Patriots reportedly cut tight end Jack Westover, linebacker Chad Muma on road to 53

The cutdowns roll on in Foxborough. The New England Patriots have parted ways tight end Jack Westover and linebacker Chad Muma ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline on Sunday, per reports from...

Patriots cut 2025 draft pick Bradyn Swinson prior to 53-man deadline, per report

The New England Patriots will descend down to 53 without a member of the 2025 draft class. The organization waived outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson ahead of the NFL roster deadline on Sunday,...

Latest Christian Gonzalez trade idea might be too good for Patriots to pass up

A new trade proposal has the Patriots sending their superstar cornerback to a rising AFC contender for one of their biggest stars.

Patriots reportedly waive defensive tackle Eric Gregory ahead of NFL roster deadline

A claim from last August will be returning to the wire. The New England Patriots have waived defensive tackle Eric Gregory ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline, as first reported Sunday by...

Patriots' latest actions speak volumes about Kyle Williams' season outlook

The New England Patriots are high on Kyle Williiams, and he has a big chip on his shoulder to prove that he can also be a difference-maker.

Patriots notebook: Will not playing QB Drake Maye in preseason matter for Week 1?

New England will kick off the season in Seattle for a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

New details prove Patriots made devastating mistake that's already haunting them

The Patriots had the money to spend in free agency, but they chose to move on from too many of their biggest contributors from the 2025 season instead.

Sunday Patriots Notes: Defensive depth a concern as cutdown deadline looms

The New England Patriots’ preseason is complete as they now must trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday 6 p.m. ET. The work has already begun for the Patriots, who will then work on filling out...

Texans could give Kayshon Boutte reason to hold a grudge against the Patriots

Kayshon Boutte was hoping to see a brighter future in his post-Patriots career, but so far, it's not looking that way just yet.

What their first wave of roster cuts means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots began the process of cutting their roster down to 53 players on Saturday. Let’s find out what it means for the Patriots from a big-picture perspective. No surprises New...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/29/26

As teams continue to work their way down to 53 before tomorrow’s deadline, here are the latest moves: Arizona Cardinals Waived: OL Christian Jones Atlanta Falcons Waived: WR Keelan...

Patriots trade for Cardinals RB with preseason upside

Corey Kiner had 208 yards from scrimmage this preseason. The post Patriots trade for Cardinals RB with preseason upside appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots' latest trade puts roster bubble players on immediate notice

New England acquires running back Corey Kiner from Arizona amid backfield competition

Patriots make changes to running back room after Corey Kiner trade

After acquiring Corey Kiner from the Arizona Cardinals on the eve of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline, the New England Patriots thinned the backfield. The organization announced the release of...

Patriots Acquire RB Corey Kiner in a Trade with Arizona; Release RB Hassan Haskins

The Patriots announced that they have acquired RB Corey Kiner in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick.

What the Corey Kiner trade means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots are in a trade-happy mood. Less than a week after sending wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to Houston, the reigning AFC champions have made another move: acquiring running...

Overlooked playmakers could make the biggest difference for Patriots' offense

New England's backfield may be becoming underrated with this sophomore being overlooked.

Report: Patriots to acquire RB Corey Kiner from Cardinals

The New England Patriots are acquiring running back Corey Kiner from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft,

Instant grade for Corey Kiner trade between Patriots and Cardinals

While the New England Patriots are in the process of trimming their roster from previously 91 to 53 players, they also took time to bolster their depth at one position. Corey Kiner, a second-year...

Patriots add running back via trade with Cardinals

The New England Patriots’ running back competition took another turn on the eve of roster cutdown day. Corey Kiner, who most recently played for the Cardinals, has joined New England via trade....

Patriots To Acquire RB Corey Kiner From Cardinals

The Cardinals’ running back surplus already saw Trey Benson waived with an injury designation. It will now produce a trade. Arizona is trading running back Corey Kiner to New England, ESPN’s Adam...

Patriots are well-equipped with under-the-radar star if disaster strikes in 2026

New England Patriots' Marcus Jones is an overlooked starter in an outstanding secondary. Yet, the Patriots have little quality depth there or almost anywhere else behind the starters, except at...

Patriots make first reported cuts ahead of 53-man roster deadline

Coming out of their preseason finale and heading into the weekend, the New England Patriots had an active roster of 91 players. With the cutdown deadline looming, they have started trimming that...

Patriots' ongoing Christian Gonzalez drama puts key Bill Belichick criticism to bed

The holdup with the Christian Gonzalez contract extension proves one thing is not just a problem the Patriots had with Bill Belichick.

Patriots roster cuts 2026: How they will get below the 53-man limit

Preseason and training camp are in the rear-view mirror, and all that is left for the New England Patriots to do before the start of the regular season is put the finishing touches on their 53-man...

Patriots vs. Browns snap counts from NFL preseason

The New England Patriots closed their preseason with an underwhelming effort, losing 37-13 to the Cleveland Browns to finish their exhibition schedule with a perfectly-balanced 1-1-1 record....

Hunter Henry's stamp of approval shows Patriots found his successor

New England Patriots veteran tight end Hunter Henry gushed about rookie Eli Raridon, taking him under his wing to prepare him to carry the torch.

Cowboys' roster cuts could hand the Patriots their next key defensive signing

The Patriots clearly need help on their defensive line, and it might require that they pay close attention to upcoming roster cuts for their next signing.

Mike Vrabel proves Patriots trading Kayshon Boutte was actually the right move

The Patriots' decision to trade WR Kayshon Boutte was initially met with fan disdain, but it appears to be a better move for everyone involved.

Patriots are running out of time to steal free agent the NFL has forgotten about

The Patriots have no more excuses not to contact one of the top remaining free agents available to boost their defense for the upcoming season.

3-Point Stance: Why Jaylen Reed fills a foundational role in the Patriots defense

In the deal that brought Jaylen Reed to the New England Patriots on Monday, it wasn’t the young safety who drew outside attention to the transaction. Instead, the focus centered on the player New...

Friday, August 28, 2026
Mike Vrabel’s comments about Kayshon Boutte might sound harsh on the surface, but they aren’t off-base

Vrabel’s assessment speaks more to the complexities of NFL roster-building than to Boutte’s talent. The post Mike Vrabel’s comments about Kayshon Boutte might sound harsh on the surface, but they...

Patriots' newest position battle could prove to hold the key to their season

This Patriots special teams battle could prove to be a key one down the stretch of their season.

Fans grade Patriots’ trade of Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots officially traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans this week, receiving safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028th seventh-round draft pick in return. Boutte’s...

Patriots' defender has done everything right to earn a prominent role in 2026

New England Patriots' defensive tackle, Joshua Farmer has shown he cares about his football future by working hard this offseason. Now, it's incumbent on him to rack up positive results on the...

Patriots roster cuts live tracker: Who will make New England’s 53-man squad?

The Patriots need to make 37 total roster cuts between Friday and Sunday evening. The post Patriots roster cuts live tracker: Who will make New England’s 53-man squad? appeared first on Boston.com.

After Further Review: 37 thoughts on the Patriots after training camp and the preseason

After taking in all 22 camp practices and three preseason games, here are some leftover thoughts on the preseason finale and the state of the Patriots roster.

Patriots final 53-man roster projection ahead of NFL cuts

Training camp is over, the preseason is a wrap, and the New England Patriots are officially on to building their first 53-man roster for the upcoming season. What the reigning AFC champions will...

After 3 preseason games, Patriots still searching for answers across several roster spots 

"Not good enough. Couldn't match the speed of the quarterback and zone read and some of those things." The post After 3 preseason games, Patriots still searching for answers across several roster...

Eliot Wolf isn’t fooling Patriots fans by talking up ‘the Jaylen Reed trade’

Eliot Wolf tried to sell the Kayshon Boutte trade as the "Jaylen Reed trade," but the Patriots' own draft history raises obvious questions.

Patriots reportedly worked out punter nicknamed the ‘Scottish Hammer’

Jamie Gillan reportedly worked out with the Patriots this week as New England attempts to resolve its punter situation. The post Patriots reportedly worked out punter nicknamed the ‘Scottish...

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