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Sunday, August 30, 2026
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...

One team's healthy scratch is another's treasure: Making sense of why Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte to Texans

Boutte led all Patriots wide receivers in touchdowns last year, but didn't fit into New England's plans this season

Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX wins international award for new exhibit

The Patriots Hall of Fame presented by RTX was honored Thursday with the “Best New Exhibit” ISHY award from the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) in recognition of its We Are All...

Patriots Have Not Submitted Market-Topping Christian Gonzalez Offer?

Both before and after Devon Witherspoon inked his Seahawks extension, Patriots owner Robert Kraft indicated Christian Gonzalez has received offers to make him the league’s highest-paid cornerback....

Julian Edelman just made the A.J. Brown comp Patriots fans were begging for

New England Patriots legend Julian Edelman poured gasoline on the A.J. Brown hype, raving about how much he can help the offense.

Mike Vrabel reveals Patriots' baffling plan if Kayshon Boutte wasn't traded

This plan revealed by Vrabel would not have made any sense.

Where ESPN ranked Patriots at EDGE, QB, O-line and everywhere else

Things can change fairly quickly in the NFL, a reality that Eliot Wolf alluded to last week during the Patriots’ preseason game when discussing his crowded wide receiver room. “I think it’s funny...

Patriots vs. Browns: The good, the bad, the s—t that gets you beat

Ahead of his first training camp as New England Patriots head coach in 2025, Mike Vrabel explained that he was judging his team’s performances by three distinct categories. The Patriots’ 37-13...

Patriots’ projected 53-man roster leaves several preseason stars behind

The Patriots will have some difficult decisions to make within the next few days.

Preseason takeaways: Gabe Jacas isn't ready, Patriots' depth a real problem

The 2025 Patriots were remarkably fortunate with injuries, which played a significant role in the team’s ability to go 14-3 after back-to-back seasons with a 4-13 record. This year, if the...

10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Browns preseason game

The New England Patriots played a horribly boring and just downright horrible game on Thursday in Cleveland to close out their preseason. Even though their 37-13 loss to the Browns was...

3 winners (and 4 losers) from the Patriots' final preseason game of 2026

The biggest winners and losers from the Patriots 2026 preseason finale game against the Browns.

Patriots 53-man roster cut tracker 2026: Live updates and analysis

After losing their preseason finale to the Browns, the Patriots' next task is to cut down their 2026 roster to just 53 players.

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