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In one of their first big decisions of the offseason, the New England Patriots released wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs was a key part of New England’s run to Super Bowl LX last season. In his first season with the team, he became the first Patriots receiver to eclipse the 1,000-yard since 2019 while also […]
The New England Patriots officially announced their first wave of free agency signings on Thursday, and with them a bunch of new jersey numbers. A total of eight such new numbers were revealed, including seven belonging to the team’s recent additions. The eighth will be worn by sophomore safety Craig Woodson, who moved on from […]
The ability has always been clear with offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker. Availability, however, has been harder to come by. Since entering into the league in 2021, Vera-Tucker has suited up for just 43 of a possible 85 games. The missed time has largely stemmed from three separate season-ending injuries: two torn triceps to each arm […]
The Chicago Bears replaced Kevin Byard by signing former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant to a 3-year deal worth $40 million. Byard had an outstanding season for Chicago, earning All-Pro honors, and many expected him to return. Byard eventually would sign a 1-year, $9 million deal with the New England Patriots. So why did the […]
Colts have made a pair of depth signings already at defensive end, with Arden Key looking like a potential upgrade in pressure generation (11.2% Pressure Rate in 2025) from the Samson Ebukam (9.8%), Kwity Paye (9.6%), and Tyquan Lewis (8%) trio in 2025, and Micheal Clemons providing depth in run defense with his size, power, […]
The NFL’s new league year has officially begun which has triggered the first roster movement of the offseason for the New England Patriots. After beginning the offseason by moving off a pair of veterans who played a key role on and off the field last season in wide receiver Stefon Diggs (release) and center Garrett […]
After handily defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks entered the offseason with an unusually large number of restricted free agents. The most noteworthy of the RFAs was, without question, starting linebacker Drake Thomas, but the team also faced decisions on several key members of the special teams, including […]
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The New England Patriots started free agency week by making a couple of fullback moves. Besides using the exclusive rights tender to retain Jack Westover, they also signed veteran Reggie Gilliam to a three-year contract worth $10.8 million. While those moves mean that the Patriots now have three fullbacks signed for 2026 — Gilliam, Westover […]
When the 2025 season began, the New England Patriots were coming off a 2024 season in which they had a 4-13 record (their second such record in a row), and ranked 30th in Defensive DVOA. Head coach Mike Vrabel and general manager Eliot Wolf did all they could to increase the power of that defense, […]
The New England Patriots were relatively quiet on Tuesday, reaching an agreement with only one free agent player, wide receiver Romeo Doubs. They picked up the pace again on Wednesday, adding four outside players to the mix, making several tender decisions, and seeing a quartet of players depart. Here are our quick-hit thoughts on those […]
The Miami Dolphins just added a CB who posted Pro Bowl-level coverage grades in 2024. At 24, the upside is real.
The New England Patriots were busy on the first day of the 2026 NFL league year. While most of the attention naturally fell on their unrestricted free agent signings and departures, the team also made some more under-the-radar decisions regarding their restricted and exclusive rights free agents. One of the players not tendered, cornerback Alex […]
The New England Patriots decided against tendering restricted free agent cornerback Alex Austin, allowing him to enter the open market when the clock struck 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. It did not take long for him to sign a new contract, albeit not in New England. Austin, 24, has decided to join the Miami Dolphins […]
The New England Patriots had an active first day of the NFL’s new league as they agreed to contract terms with four external free agents while also seeing several defenders depart from last year’s squad. With the dust settled, here’s who was impacted the most, both positively and negatively, by their moves on Wednesday. Winners […]
The Miami Dolphins continued to stay busy on Wednesday — making a flurry of moves to help remake their roster under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. The latest deal the organization has made is the signing of tight end Ben Sims to a one-year deal following the loss of Julian Hill to the New England […]
The New England Patriots’ roster movement continued after the start of the league new year, this time with a pair of depth signings as they agreed to a three-year deal with tight end Julian Hill and one-year contract with safety Mike Brown. Let’s break down what the moves mean for the team from a big-picture […]
The Miami Dolphins continue a targeted focus on their defensive secondary and special teams as the NFL’s 2026 free agency period kicks off. According to reports, the Dolphins have added former Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Lonnie Johnson, Jr., former Green Bay Packers safety Zayne Anderson, and former New England Patriots cornerback Alex Austin. The […]
More moves were around the corner in Foxborough after the 2026 NFL year opened. The New England Patriots have since agreed to terms with tight end Julian Hill and safety Mike Brown as unrestricted free agents, as NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday. Hill, 25, spent the past three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. […]
Dynasty Football Stock Watch The 2026 NFL free agency period has arrived, and it has wasted absolutely no time reshaping the fantasy football landscape. Within hours of the legal tampering window opening, blockbuster moves were already flying, a Super Bowl MVP changed teams, a historic receiver left his franchise home of 12 years, a frustrated [...]
Jack Gibbens reached the NFL’s open market at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The New England Patriots officially declined to tender the inside linebacker prior to the start of the 2026 league year, as first reported by the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed. Unrestricted free agency now awaits for a veteran of 46 games and 28 […]
Chicago 8:00 BTN Rutgers Minnesota Golden GophersRecord: 15-16 (8-12)KenPom Rank: 72 Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRecord: 13-18 (6-14)KenPom Rank: 129 The regular-season matchup between these teams was very good for Minnesota. They made nearly 58% of their threes, shut down Rutgers with their defense and went on to have their biggest Big Ten win of the season, […]
The New England Patriots have added a big talent to their secondary on Wednesday as they agreed to terms with All-Pro safety Kevin Byard on a one-year contract. In a trickle-down move, former Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins then quickly signed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Let’s break down what the moves mean for […]
The New England Patriots’ safety room will be looking differently in 2026. Jaylinn Hawkins, a starter for the team last season, is leaving the team in NFL free agency. Hawkins is signing a two-year, $10 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. A fourth-round selection out of […]
With less than two hours to go before the official start of NFL free agency, the New England Patriots have added another veteran to their roster. Kevin Byard, a former Tennessee Titans third-round draft pick who was voted first-team All-Pro with the Chicago Bears in 2025, will join the team on a reported one-year, $9 […]