Patriots 2026 Pre-Draft Meeting Tracker
We are tracking all Patriots pre draft meetings. Here is our up to date list of who the Patriots have met with thus far or are going to meet with in the coming weeks.
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Patriots sign veteran cornerback Kindle Vildor
Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Patriots continued their recent shopping spree on Thursday afternoon by signing veteran cornerback Kindle Vildor to a one-year deal. A former fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Georgia Southern, Vildor arrives in Foxborough after spending the 2025 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he carved out a niche as a reliable depth piece and a consistent contributor on special teams. Over…
Potential Patriots: Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M
Courtesy of Texas A&M Athletics Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M, Height: 6’2 ½” Weight: 253 lbs Cashius Howell is an explosive, high-motor edge defender who has transformed himself from a situational speed rusher at Bowling Green into a dominant, All-American force in the SEC. Howell possesses an elite first step and a natural sense for timing the snap, often leaving offensive tackles in a reactive state from the opening whistle…….
Potential Patriots: R. Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
R. Mason Thomas is an explosive, “hair-on-fire” edge rusher who compensates for a lack of prototypical length with elite get-off and a sophisticated pass-rush plan. While his frame (specifically his 0th-percentile arm length) will lead to “Designated Pass Rusher” (DPR) labels, his high-motor play and lateral range make him a disruptive force. He is best suited for an odd-front (3-4) outside linebacker role where he can utilize a wide-9 alignment to stress tackles with speed.
AJ Brown trade requires a lot of money & moving parts, making it hard to complete
Image courtesy of USATI The rumors surrounding a potential A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots have reached a fever pitch since the Eagles brought back Dallas Goedert over the weekend, but for a New England front office that just watched their team compete in Super Bowl LX, the price of a first-round pick may be a bridge too far. While the prospect of pairing Drake Maye with an All-Pro talent…
Patriots emphasize youth & second contract players in free agency
The Patriots’ approach in free agency was simple. They focused on getting younger and signing players who would be on their second contracts. Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have shifted their free agency philosophy toward a calculated, value-driven approach that prioritizes “second contract” players. This strategy focuses on players who have completed their rookie deals and are entering their physical primes, typically aged 25 to 27. Unlike the high-priced, aging…
The Patriots got better this week
The Patriots got better this week. I know it seems like I am a prisoner of the moment but I really believe the Patriots additions this week make this team better. It is hard to believe after winning 17 games and getting to a Super Bowl that the Patriots are better now but they are. Dre’Mont Jones is an upgrade over K’Lavon Chaisson. He is a better pass rusher and…
Patriots sign safety Mike Brown to one-year deal
Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images The Patriots continued their secondary overhaul on Wednesday by reaching an agreement with safety Mike Brown on a one-year contract. While the specific financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, the signing is a depth move aimed at fortifying both the secondary and the special teams unit. Brown, who is set to turn 27 in April, arrives in Foxborough with 35 games of experience over…
Patriots sign tight end Julian Hill
The Patriots reached an agreement with former Miami Dolphins tight end Julian Hill on a three-year contract on Wednesday. Hill, an undrafted free agent out of Campbell University in 2023, joins the Patriots after three seasons as a divisional rival. Hill’s arrival comes on the heels of the new league year opening and serves as a direct response to the departure of veteran tight end Austin Hooper, who recently signed…
Patriots sign wide receiver Romeo Doubs to four-year, $70 million dollar deal
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…