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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 else is on your mind — down in the comments below or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. Stay tuned for Friday’s updated mailbag.

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 separate ways for the offseason, the disappointment traveled with them.  “I watched a little. It still stings, to be […]

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

The New England Patriots have opened a spot in the backfield following the 2026 NFL draft. The organization announced the release of veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday, as previously reported by Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed. Mitchell, 27, had circled back to Gillette Stadium to sign a futures contract after Super Bowl LX. He […]

How Patriots’ 2026 draft picks can make an impact this 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 gears up for a potential return to the Super Bowl next season. The Patriots targeted prospects throughout the draft […]

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 strayed from consensus to draft him in the fifth round. Prunty, however, would tell you otherwise. “My […]

Patriots draft grades: How fans, experts feel about 2026 rookie class

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, which was a change of pace for the New England Patriots picking 31st overall after back-to-back years in the top-five. The team added nine total players to their roster over the weekend with the most notable coming after early-round trade ups to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu […]

What their initial post-draft roster cuts mean for the Patriots

Between the NFL Draft and rookie free agency, the New England Patriots added a combined 20 players to their roster since last Thursday. While all of them did fit onto the roster, the team still decided to make some changes on Monday: wide receiver John Jiles and tight end Marshall Lang were both waived. Let’s […]

Patriots make first roster cuts following 2026 draft

A pair of 90-man roster spots have opened in Foxborough to clear room for the incoming rookie class. The New England Patriots officially waived wide receiver John Jiles and tight end Marshall Lang on Monday, with the latter move previously reported by the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed. Jiles, 25, had been with the organization since […]

Mike Vrabel returns to Patriots after missing Day 3 of the NFL Draft

The New England Patriots’ head coach is back in the facility. After missing the third day of the NFL Draft due to personal reasons, Mike Vrabel was back at work on Monday. Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston was first to report Vrabel’s return. Vrabel’s absence stemmed from him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini getting […]

Patriots draft grades Reacts survey: Grading the full 2026 class

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Patriots fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Check out FanDuel, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation.

Patriots’ biggest steals and reaches in the 2026 NFL Draft

Starting with offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in the first round, the New England Patriots made nine selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. While there is some cautious optimism about the class as a whole, time will be the ultimate judge of the team’s success and whether or not the Patriots’ selections will prove their value […]

Patriots mock draft 2027: New England considers pair of Oregon Ducks

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, which officially starts the clock on the 2027 NFL Draft. Unlike this year’s class, the 2027 draft is expected to be one of the more talented groups in recent memory. New England is hoping to be picking near the bottom of the first round again. In […]

Patriots draft pick Behren Morton reacts to joining team as backup QB

In the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton to serve as a third arm behind Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito. Morton is ready to help wherever he can. “Game planning, prep — whatever needs,” he said. “If he needs a coffee from Starbucks, I’m […]

Patriots’ 2026 draft picks, ranked by projected rookie contributions

The New England Patriots were unsurprisingly busy in the 2026 NFL Draft. Entering the annual player selection meeting with 11 picks, tied for second-most in the NFL, they ended up making a series of trades and picks and at the end brought in nine prospects. But while plenty of thought and preparation went into every […]

8 winners and losers from the Patriots’ 2026 draft

The New England Patriots added nine total players across three days of the 2026 NFL Draft, the first three filling top needs on the roster before the focus was shifted to acquiring depth. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse, moving forward. Winners QB Drake Maye: The Patriots smarty continued to use their […]

Patriots draft grades for full 2026 rookie class

The 2026 NFL Draft is over, so what makes more sense then grading all of the New England Patriots’ picks before they have even stepped foot on an NFL field? Seriously though, this was a fun exercise last year, so I thought I’d do it again this year. Not only am I going to give […]

6 numbers that explain the Patriots’ late-round draft picks

On Saturday, the New England Patriots added six players to their roster during the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft. After shuffling around the draft board and securing trades with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Minnesota Vikings, the Patriots made one fifth-round selection, two in the sixth and three in the seventh. The […]

Quick-hit thoughts on the Patriots’ 2026 NFL Draft class

The New England Patriots concluded the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday by adding six more players to the fold. In total, nine rookies were selected over the last three days; they will soon be joined by other first-year players arriving on the team through free agency. While this means the rookie class as a whole […]