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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/20/26

Today’s midweek minor moves: Carolina Panthers Signed: TE Heinrich Haarberg Waived (with injury settlement): RB Montrell Johnson Waived: OLB Jamil Muhammad Las Vegas Raiders Waived (with injury...

What the Patriots are saying about Super Bowl rematch with Seahawks

"I think you always have a chip on your shoulder when you're going up against someone that you lost to the year before" The post What the Patriots are saying about Super Bowl rematch with Seahawks...

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Talks With Rams Advanced Further Than Negotiations With Patriots

Less than two weeks remain until the A.J. Brown trade window truly opens, with June 2 looming as the point where the Eagles‘ financial burden would ease and create a manageable dead money blow for...

Patriots add defensive tackle Travis Shaw to rookie class, waive long snapper

A 15th undrafted rookie has agreed to terms in Foxborough. The New England Patriots announced the signing of defensive tackle Travis Shaw on Wednesday. To make room, the organization waived long...

Patriots’ Craig Woodson is eager to build on strong rookie season ‘I’ve got to prove myself again’

"I can do what I know I can do, so I've just got to trust myself." The post Patriots’ Craig Woodson is eager to build on strong rookie season ‘I’ve got to prove myself again’ appeared first on...

Patriots Sign DT Travis Shaw; Release LS Niko Lalos

The Patriots announced that they have signed DT Travis Shaw as a rookie free agent from Texas and released LS Niko Lalos.

Patriots WR Kyle Williams feels he’s ready for a ‘night and day’ jump in second NFL season

"Being able to learn the playbook and just whatever they need for me, just being able to execute at a high level.” The post Patriots WR Kyle Williams feels he’s ready for a ‘night and day’ jump in...

Bulked-up Kyle Williams ready for ‘night-and-day’ jump in Year 2

The New England Patriots wide receiver room has already seen turnover this offseason. There could be more coming. In the midst of the changes, second-year wide receiver Kyle Williams is focused on...

Patriots' rookie playmaker might become training camp's biggest superstar

Running back Jam Miller has to be considered a long shot to make the Patriots' roster, but in the NFL, one never knows. That, "do anything they ask me to do" attitude can sometimes make all the...

Drake Maye, Patriots bring smiles to students during Community Day

The New England Patriots players became the coaches on Wednesday. As part of the team’s annual Community Day event, players helped more than 200 fourth- and fifth-grade students from Young Woods...

Key Dates on the 2026 NFL and Patriots Calendar

A calendar of important upcoming dates for the NFL and the New England Patriots for 2026.

NFL writer names Patriots starter as top player in need of a wake up call

By including Will Campbell on his "reboot" list, and in the same article, essentially confirming that it was his injury, as pointed out by Joe Thomas, that caused his play to suffer, Brent...

Bill Belichick says Tom Brady was right to leave Patriots in 2020

The former Patriots coach acknowledged that New England was on the decline when Brady left in 2020

DeMario Douglas’ Roster Spot In Jeopardy?

Patriots slot receiver DeMario Douglas saw his playing time and production drop in 2025, which could go down as his last season in New England. Douglas is still a member of the Patriots, but the...

Drake Maye's dream scenario for Patriots' offense is quickly shut down by NFL insider

For all the Patriots fans who have been holding out hope for this dream roster, Albert Breer just rained on your parade.

Patriots links 5/20/26: Measuring depth, from Edge to QB

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Why Patriots, Deebo Samuel don't actually make sense as a free agent match

This idea doesn't really fit the big picture.

How Rams were closer to a trade for Eagles' AJ Brown than the Patriots were

The Rams were closing in on a trade for AJ Brown earlier this offseason.

Jam Miller Brings All-Phase Value to Patriots Backfield

Alabama coaches believe that Jam Miller’s best football is still ahead of him, while his special teams prowess could help him find an early path onto the field.

How did the 1994 World Cup go for Boston and Foxborough, and how does it compare with 2026?

Despite some recognizable problems — local organizers initially struggled to raise money, hotel bookings lagged, and certain ticket costs soared — the tournament won over some of its sharpest...

Kayshon Boutte's next team just became obvious should Patriots trade him

If the New England Patriots are interested in trading WR Kayshon Boutte, the Kansas City Chiefs look like a great partner after the latest Rashee Rice news.

Veteran signing provides unique perspective to Patriots defense

Kevin Byard has played over 10,000 defensive snaps across his eight year NFL career. Throughout stops with the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, and Chicago Bears, Byard has seen almost...

Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel, Tyreek Hill share 1 thing in common as remaining NFL free agent WRs

The waiting game is on for these wide receivers.

Patriots' need for veteran backup should still keep them away from longtime starter

The Patriots might want to add a veteran signal caller to their quarterback room, but they shouldn't consider at least one seasoned veteran.

Patriots 2026 scouting report for QB Drake Maye

The New England Patriots found themselves in a position to make a franchise-altering decision in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and two years later it very much seems like they made the...

Curran: ‘Wouldn't surprise me' if Boutte seeks trade from Patriots

A team that’s been thin on high-end wide receiver talent for years may have a surplus at the position very soon. According to multiple reports, the New England Patriots are expected to acquire...

Contract details for Patriots draft pick Karon Prunty

After making two trades up the board within their first selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots found themselves with a 75-pick hole between the late third and early fifth...

AFC contender is rumored to threaten Patriots' trade deal for AJ Brown

Patriots' fans might think an unofficial deal has been agreed to for AJ Brown, but there's a chance that another team will swoop in and steal the receiver.

How to get tickets for Patriots vs. Lions NFL game in Munich

After a one-year hiatus, the New England Patriots are returning to the international stage later this year. The Super Bowl runner-ups will square off against the Detroit Lions in a Nov. 15 contest...

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
‘You’d have to ask the voters’: Bill Belichick reacts to Pro Football Hall of Fame snub

"You’d have to ask the voters. I didn’t have a say in it." The post ‘You’d have to ask the voters’: Bill Belichick reacts to Pro Football Hall of Fame snub appeared first on Boston.com.

Analyst predicts Patriots horror 2026 scenario

This would be a worst-case scenario

Steelers could cut ties with veteran quarterback who would be the perfect Drake Maye backup for Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers could move on from Mason Rudolph before the 2026 season due to their crowded quarterback room, and if that transpires, the New England Patriots would be the perfect...

Belichick: Tom Brady leaving Patriots in 2020 was ‘absolutely the right thing for him to do’

"We just didn’t have a good football team." The post Belichick: Tom Brady leaving Patriots in 2020 was ‘absolutely the right thing for him to do’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots’ Brenden Schooler shares his opinion on grass vs. turf as Gillette Stadium undergoes changes

"Not gonna lie — my knees ache, my ankles ache. It's a little bit more harsh on your body." The post Patriots’ Brenden Schooler shares his opinion on grass vs. turf as Gillette Stadium undergoes...

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

The offseason rolls on for the New England Patriots as they are now a week away from beginning OTAs before mandatory minicamp concludes the program in mid-June. So, submit any Patriots questions —...

Patriots fans can’t ignore the latest Rob Gronkowski comparisons anymore

The Patriots are already hearing Rob Gronkowski comparisons tied to rookie tight end Eli Raridon after his impressive athletic profile turned heads.

Patriots captains excited for ‘great opportunity’ in Super Bowl rematch

The New England Patriots are officially set to kick off the upcoming NFL season in Seattle.  It will mark 213 days since the Patriots walked off the field in Santa Clara on the wrong side of Super...

Patriots Earn Six Telly Awards, Including 2 People's Telly Gold Honors

Multiple productions from the New England Patriots content team earned recognition in the 47th annual People’s Telly Awards, with six pieces of content receiving awards.

Hunter Henry leaving first-year Patriots teammate impressed

Throughout their history, the New England Patriots have rostered some top-tier tight ends. Newly-voted Patriots Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski, arguably the best tight ends in NFL history, tops a...

New prediction declares the Patriots will immediately disappoint in 2026

The Patriots added a No. 2 receiver, Romeo Doubs, and if the trade of A. J. Brown materializes after June 1, and the receiving corps will be much improved. That, along with a healthy Maye, could...

Patriots Mailbag: A.J. Brown's price tag, Kayshon Boutte's future and more

We’re in the calm before the mini-storm in New England. The Patriots’ 2026 schedule release is in the rearview mirror. They don’t start organized team activities until May 27. And a trade for...

Patriots might be desperate enough to bring back player that fans never expected

The Patriots needed to make big upgrades to their defense for the 2026 season, and there is still one free agent who could put them over the top.

Patriots links 5/19/26: Boot Boutte? But why?

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When it comes to sixth-round pick Namdi Obiazor, there's "no better place" to land than with the New England Patriots

Namdi Obiazor graduated from high school as an undersized cornerback with no Division I offers. Work ethic, loyalty, and a growth spurt saw the now-linebacker leave TCU as a sixth-round draft pick...

Patriots host speedy edge rusher on free agency workout

The New England Patriots wanted to add more speed to their defensive edge this offseason, but neither free agency signing Dre’Mont Jones nor second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas exactly fit that...

PFF adds even more pressure for young Patriots' starter to thrive in 2026

The Patriots' top offseason objective has to be to protect franchise quarterback Drake Maye. Returning four O-line starters on a line that allowed 47 sacks, and moving one, Jared Wilson, to...

Notable absence from Patriots facility answers big question about AJ Brown trade

With the trade for AJ Brown right around the corner, there are a lot of questions about what the Patriots might include in a deal for the receiver.

Patriots newcomer just said what the NFL doesn't want to hear about Drake Maye

Drake Maye might only be entering his third NFL season, but he's already making quite an impression across the league, putting the Patriots back on the map.

Monday, May 18, 2026
Here’s what Patriots could reportedly net in a Kayshon Boutte trade

Boutte's future in New England could be in doubt following the potential arrival of A.J. Brown next month. The post Here’s what Patriots could reportedly net in a Kayshon Boutte trade appeared...

Patriots 2026 scouting report for WR Kayshon Boutte

The New England Patriots had their fair share of issues selecting wide receivers in the NFL Draft through the years, but they found a pair of diamonds in the rough in the sixth round in 2023. We...

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