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Patriots sign wide receiver Romeo Doubs to four year, $70 million dollar deal

March 10, 2026

Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images The Patriots have signed a wide receiver and while it may not be the one fans wanted, he is a pretty good one who is in the prime of his career and ascending. made a significant splash. The Patriots have reportedly agreed to terms with former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs. The deal is a four-year agreement worth a base of $68 million with a…

Patriots sign guard Alijah Vera Tucker to 3- year $42 million dollar contract

March 10, 2026

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Getty Images The Patriots made a significant splash in the late hours of the first day of free agency, reportedly reaching an agreement with former New York Jets offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. The deal is structured as a three-year contract worth $42 million, with incentives that could push the total value up to $48 million. By landing the former 14th overall pick, New England addresses a critical need on the…

Patriots sign fullback Reggie Gilliam to three year deal

March 9, 2026

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The Patriots reached an agreement with former Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam on the opening day of the legal tampering period. The deal is reportedly a three-year contract worth up to $12 million, including $6 million in total guarantees and a $4.4 million payout in the first year. By signing Gilliam, the Patriots are not only poaching a key divisional rival’s asset but also doubling down on the physical, run-heavy…

Patriots Journal for 3/8/26

March 9, 2026

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With free agency opening on Monday with the negotiation window at noon, all eyes are on the Patriots. Who will they target and who will they sign? We talk about that plus other Patriots related news in this week’s journal. Free agency unofficially kicks off tomorrow: Free agency does not officially start until the new league on Wednesday but we are going to start hearing about guys signing contracts with…

Patriots trade Garrett Bradbury to the Bears

March 7, 2026

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The Patriots have reportedly agreed to trade veteran center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. For the Chicago Bears, the acquisition is in response to the sudden and stunning retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman. Facing an immediate vacancy at center, Bears General Manager Ryan Poles targeted Bradbury to provide veteran stability and familiarity with the NFC North, where Bradbury spent…

Patriots sign EDGE Jesse Luketa to a one-year deal

March 6, 2026

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The Patriots kicked off their 2026 external free agency by looking to the edge, signing linebacker Jesse Luketa to a one-year contract. Because Luketa finished the 2025 season on the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad rather than an active roster, he was eligible to sign with New England immediately, bypassing the usual wait for the league’s legal tampering period. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 253 pounds, the 27-year-old Edmonton native brings…

Patriots re-sign Tommy Devito to 2-year extension

March 6, 2026

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Image courtesy of the New York Post The Patriots have reached reaching an agreement to re-sign backup Tommy DeVito. According to his agent, Sean Stellato, the deal is a two-year pact worth $7.4 million, which includes $2 million in guaranteed money. The move ensures continuity behind MVP runner-up Drake Maye, who led the team to a Super Bowl LX appearance this season. DeVito originally joined the Patriots in August 2025…

Patriots 2026 Free Agency Preview

March 6, 2026

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Free agency officially begins next Wednesday but the tampering period begins on Monday. By Monday night, we will have several names either linked to the Patriots or signing with the team. The Patriots are projected to have north of $40 million dollars to spend but that does not mean they will spend it all on free agents. They still need to sign their own free agents or sign players to…

Patriots moving on from Diggs was the right move

March 4, 2026

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Courtesy of WHDH Moving on from Stefon Diggs is a calculated gamble by the Patriots, but it is undoubtedly the correct one for a franchise prioritizing long-term stability over short-term production. While Diggs provided a crucial veteran safety net for Drake Maye during the 2025 season—surpassing the 1,000-yard mark and helping guide the team to Super Bowl LX—the “one-and-done” nature of his tenure was always the most logical conclusion to…

15 Combine standouts who could be Patriots fits

March 2, 2026

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The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine has provided a clear blueprint for how Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf intend to evolve the New England Patriots’ roster following their Super Bowl LX appearance. With a need at EDGE to more “explosive playmakers” to surround quarterback Drake Maye with, the following 15 standouts emerged as ideal system fits.

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