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Patriots re-sign Ben Brown, add rookie linebacker amid series of moves
Two days removed from NFL roster cutdown day, the New England Patriots continue to modify their 53-man team. On Tuesday, the club added two more players. Interior offensive lineman Ben Brown was re-signed one day after his release, while rookie linebacker Erick Hunter was brought into the fold as well. Brown, 28, originally arrived in […]
Patriots announce six captains for 2026 season
Votes were rounded up at Gillette Stadium on the first day of September. An official announcement followed. Quarterback Drake Maye, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Morgan Moses, linebacker Robert Spillane, cornerback Marcus Jones and safety Kevin Byard III have been named New England Patriots captains for the 2026 season. Maye, 24, officially stands as […]
Patriots practice report: TreVeyon Henderson remains sidelined
Following their preseason finale on Thursday, the New England Patriots received a needed weekend off as the front office dwindled the roster down to 53 players. That group was back at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday for their first regular season practice in preparation for the Seattle Seahawks. As they did, they remained without running back […]
What their 6 post-cutdown roster moves mean for the Patriots
The New England Patriots’ initial 53-man roster of the 2026 season remained intact for fewer than 24 hours. After getting set up on Sunday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel made multiple changes to it already on Monday: the Patriots claimed tight end Cameron Latu and linebacker Darius Muasau off waivers, released offensive lineman […]
Patriots News: Roster still moving & shaking
First, a note: Jet lag feels like a full-on hangover without the fun of drinking the night before. While visiting the in-laws out west this past week I missed the initial reactions to each Patriots move as they happened in real time. This morning I’ve been slowly catching up on all the ‘real’ cuts, temporary […]
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Creating a 53-man NFL roster is a months-long process that requires countless hours of hard work, every bit of information available, and tough decisions throughout. On the one hand, teams want stability and continue to build on what has worked for them in the past. On the other, they want to keep moving forward and […]
Instant analysis of the Patriots’ initial practice squad
As the New England Patriots continued to tinker with their 53-man roster on Monday, they also began the process of putting together their practice squad. In total, New England added 12 players to their developmental team, 11 of which were with the team during training camp this past summer. Here are the top storylines regarding […]
Patriots’ first practice squad for 2026 NFL season announced
The New England Patriots have built their first practice squad of the 2026 season, and it includes several familiar faces. Of the 12 players officially announced to have been signed to their developmental roster, 11 were released by the Patriots just ahead of the NFL roster cutdown deadline. The lone exception is a free agency […]
Patriots place punter Bryce Baringer, linebacker Khalil Jacobs on injured reserve
The dust from the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline continues to settle in Foxborough. The New England Patriots placed punter Bryce Baringer and linebacker Khalil Jacobs on injured reserve amid a series of moves announced Monday evening. Both will be eligible to return to the active roster after missing a minimum of four games to start […]
Patriots release vested veterans Ben Brown, K.J. Britt to make room for waiver claims
Corresponding moves were ahead after tight end Cameron Latu and linebacker Darius Muasau landed with the New England Patriots as waiver claims. The organization opened spots for the former Philadelphia Eagle and former New York Giant on Monday afternoon by parting ways with vested veterans. After making the initial 53-man roster, center Ben Brown and […]
Patriots claim tight end, linebacker off waivers following NFL roster deadline
The New England Patriots stood No. 31 in the waiver priority after active rosters around the NFL reduced to 53. That standing still brought some movement. The reigning AFC champions claimed tight end Cameron Latu and linebacker Darius Muasau off waivers as the window closed Monday at 1 p.m. ET, according to the transaction wire. […]
Pair revert to Patriots’ injured reserve after cut to 53
Two recent departures from Gillette Stadium will be staying nearby for now. Defensive tackle Isaiah Iton and safety Eric Butler reverted to the New England Patriots’ injured reserve at 1 p.m. ET on Monday after going through the NFL waiver wire unclaimed. Both had officially been waived with injury designations heading into the league’s 6 […]
NFL roster cuts 2026: 6 waiver wire targets that would make sense for the Patriots
The roster movement continues across the NFL on Monday after teams trimmed their rosters down to 53 players on Sunday. With hundreds of transactions across the league, a significant portion of them — those with fewer than four accrued seasons in the league — were placed on the waiver wire: where teams have until 1 […]
NFL waiver wire, explained for Patriots fans: Rules, claim order, more
After a preseason showdown against the Cleveland Browns, the New England Patriots will begin cutting down their 90-man roster. The team needs to make 37 moves ahead of the NFL’s deadline on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. ET. A majority of those personnel changes will come through the most straightforward roster reduction method: cutting […]
NFL practice squad, explained for Patriots fans
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster, but that was only the first step in building the team for the upcoming 2026 season. Another big part of this process will kick off on Monday, when teams can start forming their 16-player practice squads. All of the players released over the last few […]
How each Patriots player landed on the initial 53-man roster
Entering roster cutdown day with 73 players on their active roster, the New England Patriots made 18 cuts and placed two players on short-term injured reserve to form their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. The path to the opening roster was different for every player, however. Some foundational pieces including, Christian Gonzalez and […]
8 winners and losers from Patriots roster cuts
The New England Patriots were quite busy over the weekend, making 42 combined transactions to go from previously 91 to 53 players on their active roster. A majority of those moves were expected to happen, but the team of head coach Mike Vrabel nonetheless managed to pull off some minor surprises. With that in mind, […]
What their final wave of roster cuts means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots came out of Thursday’s preseason finale a total of 38 players over the NFL’s 53-man roster limit. In order to get the team below that number, head coach Mike Vrabel and company needed to make several moves. And make moves they did. For a full rundown of the transactions this weekend, […]
Patriots roster cuts tracker 2026: News, rumors, moves for NFL cutdown day
With training camp and the NFL preseason wrapped up, the New England Patriots are on to building their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. New England, including the league’s other 31 franchises, will need to reduce their rosters from a maximum of 90 to no more than 53 by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, […]
Patriots make final 11 moves down to initial 53-man roster
Eleven moves remained in Foxborough. They arrived as the 2026 NFL roster deadline passed Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. The New England Patriots descended down to an initial 53-man roster by waiving running back Lan Larison, wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer, offensive tackle Jack Conley, defensive tackles Isaiah Iton and Casey Rogers, cornerback Kobee Minor and […]
Instant analysis of the Patriots’ initial 53-man roster
After a busy few days of transactions, the New England Patriots have officially set their initial 53-man roster. Despite the first roster being put together, plenty of movement is still set to transpire over the next several days. The Patriots will continue to tinker with the group through the trade market and waiver wire, although […]
Patriots roster cuts 2026: Full list of moves at 53-man deadline
Coming out of their preseason finale and entering cutdown weekend, the New England Patriots had 91 players on their roster. Accordingly, they and their players were in for a few busy days: before Sunday’s roster cutdown deadline, they needed to make at least 38 moves to get below the 53-player threshold mandated by the NFL. […]
Patriots 53-man roster finalized after NFL cuts
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial roster for the 2026 NFL season. Making a combined 42 transactions between Saturday and Sunday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel went from what was previously 91 players to the league-mandated 53. Among those are several surprises, undrafted rookies, and plenty of questions about the depth. […]
Instant grade for Walter Rouse trade between Patriots and Vikings
With less than an hour to go before the NFL’s official roster cutdown deadline, the New England Patriots decided to swing another trade. After adding running back Corey Kiner the previous day, they have now brought in Walter Rouse, a versatile offensive lineman from the Minnesota Vikings. To facilitate the move, the Patriots sent a […]
Patriots add offensive lineman via trade with Vikings
The trade winds are a-blowin’ in New England. After acquiring running back Corey Kiner in a trade with the Cardinals on Saturday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel added to its offensive line depth on Sunday. Third-year blocker Walter Rouse is joining the team from the Minnesota Vikings. According to a report by Ian […]
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