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NFL Combine 2026: Workout schedule, position groups, how to watch, more

Only two weeks after they appeared in the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots have already set their sights on the first big item on the offseason calendar. It is time for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Once again taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the event officially began on Sunday, Feb. 22, […]

Sunday Patriots Notes: What the Combine means for Mike Vrabel and Co.

The New England Patriots’ loss in Super Bowl LX is only two weeks away, but the next big date is already coming up on the NFL calendar. Between Monday, Feb. 23, and Monday, Mar. 2, the league will travel to Indianapolis for this year’s Scouting Combine. While it will be the big story of the […]

Patriots free agency 2026: Is Yasir Durant being overlooked at OT?

Even though the New England Patriots made some big investments in their offensive tackle group last offseason, it remains in the spotlight heading into 2026. Starters Will Campbell and Morgan Moses are facing questions because of their playoff performance and age, respectively, while backups Vederian Lowe and Thayer Munford Jr. are both free agents this […]

Patriots part of new-look NFL competition committee

One of the NFL’s most important committees will have a New England Patriots presence this season. Head coach Mike Vrabel was recently announced as a new addition to the league’s competition committee, which is at the forefront of modifying rules. Vrabel was added to the group earlier this month alongside Denver Broncos head coach Sean […]

Patriots reportedly fulfill veteran receiver Mack Hollins’ missed contract incentive

While a lacerated spleen kept Mack Hollins off the field from December into January, a payday remained in play. The New England Patriots have added a $400,000 signing bonus to the veteran wide receiver’s contract for 2026, according to Friday reports from Spotrac’s Michael Ginnitti and NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Hollins, 32, finished his inaugural […]

Patriots 2026 offseason preview: Tight end a need despite Hunter Henry

The New England Patriots went about to rebuild their offense in 2025, but one position group largely stayed the same compared to the previous season. Tight end saw only marginal change during an offseason full of it — outside of coaching, of course — with the top two options both returning and relatively minor turnover […]

Patriots Mailbag: Which low-profile free agent fits the Pats’ needs?

The offseason is set to pick up for the New England Patriots as the NFL Combine begins next week. Besides getting testing data and meeting with prospects, the NFL world coming together in Indianapolis can light a flame to the trade and upcoming free agent market. So before the fun begins, let’s get into this […]

Patriots free agency 2026: Tommy DeVito offers experience as a backup QB

With Drake Maye playing at a Pro Bowl level and leading the Patriots to the Super Bowl, all eyes were on him in 2025. By extension, the spotlight was far less bright for the other members of New England’s quarterback depth chart, second-stringer Joshua Dobbs and third-stringer Tommy DeVito. Dobbs, like Maye, remains under contract […]

Patriots 2026 offseason preview: WR group ripe for more turnover

The New England Patriots made a concerted effort to improve their wide receiver group in 2025, and they did. Veteran additions Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins had a positive impact; rookie Kyle Williams had some flash plays; Kayshon Boutte took a step forward under a new coaching staff and in a new offensive system. And […]

Patriots free agent hopes to build off of 2025 season

K’Lavon Chaisson bet on himself and his new team last spring. Coming off the best season of his career, the former first-round draft pick joined the New England Patriots on a one-year, $3 million contract. The hopes for the partnership were clear from the get-go: help the Patriots get back on track in Year 1 […]

Patriots free agency 2026: K’Lavon Chaisson is not going to come cheap

Despite finishing the season strongly, the New England Patriots’ pass rush had its ups and downs throughout the 2025 campaign. It wasn’t due to K’Lavon Chaisson’s efforts, though: the first-year Patriot proved himself a disruptive player who finished the year setting multiple career marks and leading the team in several statistical categories. Needless to say, […]

Patriots reportedly interviewed Browns assistant before Zak Kuhr promotion

Promoting Zak Kuhr to defensive coordinator was the logical choice in the aftermath of Terrell Williams moving to a different role on staff, but the New England Patriots still had to adhere to the NFL’s hiring processes. This meant satisfying the Rooney Rule by interviewing at least two minority or female candidates for every open […]

Patriots hire former intern to their coaching staff

The New England Patriots have made a first addition to their coaching staff this offseason, and it comes in the form of a familiar face. B.J. Edmonds, who spent time with the team last summer as a coaching intern, was hired in an undisclosed role. Edmonds joining the Patriots comes only a month after he […]

Defensive assistant reportedly leaving Patriots coaching staff

The New England Patriots’ coaching staff is not experiencing the sweeping changes of the last two years, but there is still turnover this offseason. Among the latest reported moves is the departure of defensive assistant Milton Patterson. Patterson will not be back with the Patriots in 2026, as first noted by NFL reporter Joseph Pasteris. […]

What promoting Zak Kuhr to defensive coordinator means for the Patriots

With Terrell Williams moving to a different role on their coaching staff in 2026, the New England Patriots were in need of a new defensive coordinator. It did not take long for them to find him: Zak Kuhr, who served as inside linebackers coach last season, was promoted to the DC role. In a follow-up […]

Patriots promote Zak Kuhr to full-time defensive coordinator

The New England Patriots have promoted Zak Kuhr to the team’s defensive coordinator job. They also hired Vinny DePalma to succeed Kuhr as inside linebackers coach. Kuhr took over defensive play-calling duties in Week 2 last season after then-defensive coordinator Terrell Williams stepped away while battling cancer. Under Kuhr, New England’s defense improved throughout the […]

Patriots bring back cornerback from 2025 rookie class on futures pact

A member of the 2025 New England Patriots rookie class has circled back ahead of the new league year. The organization announced the re-signing of cornerback Brandon Crossley on Tuesday, bringing the list of futures contracts to 14. Crossley, 25, first arrived in Foxborough as an undrafted free agent last spring. The 5-foot-11, 186-pound corner […]

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

The offseason has begun for New England Patriots and things are set to ramp up quickly. After a long postseason run to Super Bowl LX, New England will be out in Indianapolis next week for the NFL Scouting Combine where free agency talk also begins. So, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is […]

Contracts expire for eight members of 2025 Patriots practice squad

Eight recent New England Patriots have become street free agents a week into the NFL offseason. Running backs D’Ernest Johnson and Craig Reynolds, wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr., tight end Thomas Odukoya, center Brenden Jaimes, linebackers Patrick Johnson and Darius Harris, as well as safety Richie Grant all saw their contracts with the organization expire […]