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Patriots release 36 players & make trade on cut down day

August 31, 2026

Getty Images FOXBOROUGH- The New England Patriots completed an extensive series of roster moves today to meet the mandatory 53-man roster limit, finalizing 36 player releases alongside a trade and several reserve list placements. To bolster their offensive front, New England acquired offensive lineman Walter Rouse and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. Rouse, 25, was originally selected by Minnesota…

Projected Patriots 53-man roster

August 30, 2026

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It is cut down day in the NFL. All 53 man rosters must be finalized by tonight at 6 pm. It is not easy projecting a final Patriots roster but for whatever reason, this preseason it has been more cut and dry. Here is our projected 53-man roster with analysis. Quarterback (2) Drake Maye Tommy DeVito Drake Maye is the clear-cut franchise quarterback, tasked with taking a massive leap forward…

Gonzalez & Patriots being far apart in negotiations isn’t good

August 27, 2026

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AP Photo/Charles Krupa The optimistic narrative surrounding contract extension talks between the Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez hit a jarring wall after ESPN insider Adam Schefter dumped a heavy dose of reality on the situation. Despite public assurances from executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf that momentum was building, Schefter reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday that the two sides haven’t been close to a…

Wolf addresses several topics in preseason press conference

August 26, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH- New England Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf addressed the media on Tuesday, August 25, delivering key updates on roster depth, contract negotiations, and recent trades as training camp comes to a close. Opening Statement & Training Camp Progress Wolf kicked off his media availability by expressing enthusiasm for head coach Mike Vrabel’s leadership and the team’s trajectory heading into the season: “First of all, though,…

Marcus Jones wins the Ron Burton Community Service Award

August 25, 2026

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Courtesy of Steve Burton The New England Patriots named cornerback and return specialist Marcus Jones as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Ron Burton Community Service Award. The annual honor represents the organization’s highest individual accolade, celebrating a player’s off-the-field leadership, commitment to philanthropy, and dedication to uplifting the local region. Since being drafted in 2022, Jones has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s rare dynamic dynamic three-phase…

Boutte return highlights how rest of NFL viewed him

August 25, 2026

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IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect FOXBOROUGH – The trade sending Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a late-round draft pick reveals the exact nature of his league-wide evaluation: a reliable, third receiver whose true market value was capped by circumstance. On paper, Boutte represents a classic third-year wideout ascending at the right time. After carving out a role with Drake Maye and following…

Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte to Houston for safety Jaylen Reed & 7th-round pick

August 24, 2026

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Steven Senne/AP The New England Patriots have finalized a trade sending wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans. In exchange, the Patriots acquire second-year safety Jaylen Reed alongside a 2028 seventh-round draft pick originally belonging to the New Orleans Saints. For Houston, the transaction fills a crucial positional vacuum created during joint practices, when projected starter Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending torn ACL. Boutte arrives in Houston coming off…

Brown reminds Eagles of what they use to have in dominant practice showing

August 20, 2026

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FOXBOROUGH- When A.J. Brown stepped onto the field for his first joint practice against his former team, the energy in Foxborough immediately shifted. Suiting up for the New England Patriots, the elite wideout delivered a swift, physical reminder to the Philadelphia Eagles of the game-changing presence they once had. Throughout the competitive session, Brown showcased his trademark strength, route-running precision, and dominant playmaking, drawing groans from the Eagles fans that…

5 areas we’re watching in Eagles-Patriots joint practices

August 19, 2026

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NBC Sports Boston Joint practice sessions offer the most authentic test of training camp, pitting starters against unfamiliar schemes and fresh talent. As the New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles, five key areas will reveal plenty about where both rosters stand. 1. A.J. Brown vs. the Eagles Defensive Backs: The headline story of camp features A.J. Brown facing off against his former secondary for the first time. Brown has…

Patriots 13, Colts 13: Patriots kick off preseason with tie in a mistake-filled game

August 14, 2026

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AP PHOTO FOXBOROUGH — Preseason openers in the modern NFL rarely provide definitive answers, but they always offer a baseline. On a muggy Thursday night at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts rested the majority of their projected starters and played to a 13-13 tie in their 2026 preseason opener. With starting quarterback Drake Maye and 30 other key Patriots watching from the sideline following an intense week of…

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