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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Dolphins might have drafted a future star the Patriots should be worried about

The Dolphins added a versatile weapon to their defense in the fourth round.

Rob Gronkowski voted into New England Patriots Hall of Fame on first ballot
Patriots insider just set a really low bar for the incoming rookie class

Greg Bedard thnks the Patriots' top three picks won't contribute much in 2026. He's wrong. They will contribute by playing. How well they contribute is a horse of a different color. That will be...

Fans vote TE Rob Gronkowski into Patriots' Hall of Fame

New England fans voted tight end Rob Gronkowski into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.,Gronkowski, 36, will become the 38th ind

Rob Gronkowski to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame

"I’m a Patriot for life. My career started here, and 100 percent needed to end here." The post Rob Gronkowski to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame appeared first on Boston.com.

Rob Gronkowski voted into Patriots Hall of Fame

Rob Gronkowski is the newest member of the red jacket club. The tight end has been selected as the 2026 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday. A second-round pick...

Patriots links 4/29/26: Which late-round picks stick?

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Patriots' highest-graded draft pick quickly puts initial doubters to shame

The Patriots' most criticized draft pick of the 2026 class is actually considered their best choice by Pro Football Focus.

Rob Gronkowski Voted by Fans into Patriots Hall of Fame

The New England Patriots announced today that tight end Rob Gronkowski has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 38th inductee.

Free agent defender should be the next big signing the Patriots make

The Patriots did not add a defensive tackle through the draft, so looking to free agency could be an excellent option.

Patriots part ways with high-ranking executive after 2026 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is over, which means that the time for personnel turnover has arrived. For the New England Patriots, the first domino to fall already is a big one. Marshall Oium, the team’s director...

Five things to know about Patriots sixth-round pick Namdi Obiazor

Obiazor comes from a family of talented athletes. The post Five things to know about Patriots sixth-round pick Namdi Obiazor appeared first on Boston.com.

Five things to know about Patriots seventh-round pick Behren Morton

Morton has a history with Drake Maye. The post Five things to know about Patriots seventh-round pick Behren Morton appeared first on Boston.com.

What releasing Elijah Mitchell means for the Patriots

With the NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, the New England Patriots continue to shake up their roster. On Monday, they released wide receiver John Jiles and tight end Marshall Lang; on Tuesday,...

Deleted Adam Schefter intel gives Patriots alternative trade option to AJ Brown

The Patriots might be all-in for AJ Brown, but they just got another reason to look into George Pickens.

Film Review: Breaking Down Second-Round Pick Gabe Jacas and How the Edge Rusher Fits Into the Patriots Defense

Jacas's rugged playing style makes him a textbook Vrabel guy on the edge of the Patriots defense.

Patriots draft grades make Eliot Wolf criticisms harder to defend

The Patriots' 2026 draft class is far from as bad as some fans and analysts are claiming it to be.

Keion White trade results: Patriots use pick from 49ers in 2026 NFL Draft

The New England Patriots made a deadline deal with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, sending Keion White to the West Coast. It was one of two moves that saw the Patriots move on from former...

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/28/26

Today’s minor moves: New England Patriots Released: RB Elijah Mitchell Philadelphia Eagles Waived: TE Jaheim Bell Pittsburgh Steelers Released: QB/WR John Rhys Plumlee

Patriots cut ties with 27-year-old ex-49ers, Chiefs RB after NFL Draft

The New England Patriots have parted ways with a former San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs contributor.

Patriots reportedly exercise Christian Gonzalez’s fifth-year option for 2027 season

Exercising a fifth-year option keeps Gonzalez under contract in New England through the 2027 season. The post Patriots reportedly exercise Christian Gonzalez’s fifth-year option for 2027 season...

What exercising Christian Gonzalez fifth-year option means for the Patriots

The writing was on the wall, and on Tuesday it finally happened: the New England Patriots picked up cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s fifth-year contract option. The deal, which seems more a...

Patriots' first-rounder's notable quote rivals Will Campbell's from 2025

Sack prevention is Caleb Lomu's game. In 2025 for the Utes, he allowed no sacks, none. He's a terrific pass-blocker and the biggest beneficiary will be the guy he said he wants to protect, Drake Maye.

Patriots captains offer little insight on Mike Vrabel's speech to team

New England Patriots captains Hunter Henry and Robert Spillane are pleased with the energy Mike Vrabel has brought to the team this week, but didn't o

What Patriots captains said about Mike Vrabel amid ongoing Dianna Russini controversy

"I love coach and I’m going to be here to support him as he would be there to support me for anything.” The post What Patriots captains said about Mike Vrabel amid ongoing Dianna Russini...

It took Patriots 7th-round pick 3 days to push a veteran RB off the roster

The New England Patriots released running back Elijah Mitchell soon after drafting Jam Miller in the 7th round.

Patriots pick up Christian Gonzalez’s fifth-year contract option

With no contract extension having materialized yet, the New England Patriots decided to exercise the fifth-year option on cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s rookie deal. The move was finalized on...

Pats focused on football not Vrabel-Russini pics

New England Patriots players and executives kept the focus on the upcoming season and showed support for Mike Vrabel in the wake of new photos posted of the coach and former Athletic reporter...

New England Patriots analysis: Submit your Pats questions for our mailbag

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror as the New England Patriots made nine selections before adding 11 players in undrafted free agency. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever...

Patriots Release RB Elijah Mitchell

The Patriots announced that they have released RB Elijah Mitchell.

Bill Belichick's reputation takes another big hit over NFL Draft weekend

After no players from UNC were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Bill Belichick's legacy took another hit.

Ravens, Chiefs, Rams predicted to battle for $63 million star WR released by Patriots

The Baltimore Ravens were among the franchises recently linked to an ex-New England Patriots standout receiver.

Patriots using Super Bowl loss as motivation heading into new season

The New England Patriots walked off the field in Santa Clara less than three months ago after coming out on the wrong side of Super Bowl 60. As players cleaned out their lockers and went their...

Patriots captains just spoke about Mike Vrabel's scandal for the first time

Hunter Henry and Robert Spillane couldn't avoid answering questions about their head coach during voluntary offseason workouts.

Patriots captains back Mike Vrabel amid ‘personal issues,’ keep focus on football

As the New England Patriots returned to the facility last week for the start of the voluntary offseason program, head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the team regarding his ongoing off-field...

Patriots analyst gives one draft pick the kind of praise fans want to hear

The Patriots' first two days of the draft, including drafting Gabe Jacas, were great. Yet, they went off the rails on Day 3, reaching for more players. Yet, when you use your top picks on...

Patriots clear third roster spot with running back Elijah Mitchell’s reported release

The New England Patriots have opened a spot in the backfield following the 2026 NFL draft. The organization released veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday, according to a report from the...

Patriots fans can't help but laugh out loud at Jets' rookie's first comments

A pair of new Jets' prospects have already given Patriots fans plenty to laugh about before the 2026 NFL season.

Patriots urged to cut ties with Kayshon Boutte, acquire Eagles' $96 million record-breaking WR

According to an NFL insider, the New England Patriots should complete a blockbuster wide receiver trade this offseason.

Patriots links 4/28/26: Tackling the depth chart; Next great Patriots

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Patriots cut ties with WR, TE after NFL Draft

The New England Patriots parted ways with two offensive contributors on Monday.

Did Mike Vrabel use this Dianna Russini Spotify playlist during a 2023 Titans practice?

Internet slueths uncovered a playlist that Dianna Russini seemingly made for Mike Vrabel.

4 winners (and 1 clear loser) from the Patriots’ aggressive 2026 draft strategy

The Patriots’ 2026 draft moves may have shifted the outlook for several key players—creating clear winners and one big loser.

How Patriots’ 2026 draft picks can make an impact next season

The New England Patriots added nine players to their roster during the NFL Draft, which ran from April 23 to 25. New England spent significant draft capital on both sides of the ball as the team...

Patriots trade results: New England’s 4 draft day moves, analyzed

With 11 selections in hand, tied for second most among the league’s 32 teams, the New England Patriots entered the NFL Draft in prime position to move around the board and attempt to maximize the...

Patriots sign 4 new WRs despite A.J. Brown trade rumors

New England stayed busy after the draft.

Draft experts trash the Patriots for their questionable mid-round selection

The Patriots' fifth-round pick was not too popular among draft experts.

Film Review: Breaking Down Third-Round Pick Eli Raridon and How the Tight End Fits Into the Patriots Offense

Raridon gives the Patriots a vertical field-stretcher to complement their veteran tight ends, but how quickly will the third-rounder see playing time?

Karon Prunty out to prove his ‘stats don’t lie’ with Patriots

It’s been a long journey for Karon Prunty. Perhaps that was part of the reason the cornerback did not receive an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine — and why many labeled it a reach when the...

Patriots' 2026 Draft class wasted no time claiming its first roster victim

It didn't take long for the Patriots' newest additions to already boot a player to the curb ahead of the 2026 season.

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