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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 31
Patriots Release Backup OL in Surprising Roster Decision
The New England Patriots hadn't really made many surprising decisions when it came to their roster, but they made one on Monday. According to the NFL transaction wire, the team released backup center/guard Ben Brown, who had been dealing with a lower-body injury since the first preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Christian Gonzalez News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Insider claims Christian Gonzalez deal is ‘matter of time’ despite impasse
The New England Patriots and head coach Mike Vrabel have cut their roster down to the required 53-man NFL limit. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez expectedly made the cut, but still awaits on a new deal.
James Hudson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
Titans Also Signed OL James Hudson
The Titans signed OL James Hudson to the roster, per the NFL transaction wire. He’s one of several players Tennessee added to the roster today. Hudson, 27, was a one-year starter at Cincinnati and a First-Team All-AAC as a senior.
The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz
How many of the record holders for QB sacks in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Ben Brown News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
Patriots Released OL Ben Brown
Doug Kyed reports that the Patriots released OL Ben Brown on Monday. Brown, 28, went undrafted out of Mississippi in 2022 before catching on with the Bengals.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / August 31
Patriots Acquire Intriguing Defender in Last-Minute Move
The New England Patriots spent Monday doing what well-run contenders do at the cut-down deadline: they found a cheap, proven body who can play right away.
Mike Vrabel News / EssentiallySports / August 31
'I Fear for My Squad': Patriots Super Bowl Champ Sounds Alarm on Mike Vrabel’s Team
Playing in the Super Bowl paints just as big a target on your back as winning it does. In a battle between the AFC and NFC victors, only one gets the Lombardi Trophy, but you still have to stomp over all your opponents to get there.
K.J. Britt News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
Patriots Cut LB K.J. Britt
According to Adam Schefter, the Patriots have released veteran LB K.J. Britt to make room for some of their other additions today. The veteran was signed to be steady depth but had faced a lot of competition behind him in training camp. Britt, 27, was a two-year starter at Auburn and earned first-team All-SEC as a junior in 2019.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 31
Insider speculates on Patriots, Christian Gonzalez contract saga
Another insider has weighed in on Gonzalez's contract saga.
Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / August 31
Edge Issues Exposed: Vrabel, Patriots Defense Still Perilously Thin in Pass Rush
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked on the final day of June mini-camp about his group of edge rushers – even before the injury/contract status of second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas had been hammered out.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 31
7 Roster-Cut Casualties (and 2 Old Friends) Patriots Should Immediately Pounce On
The New England Patriots have narrowed down their initial roster to 53 players, but that doesn't mean that the work is done. In fact, it's just beginning once again.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 31
Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses Christian Gonzalez saga
Gonzalez's contract situation continues to loom over the Patriots as the regular season appraoches.
Christian Gonzalez News / Yardbarker / August 31
Major update about Patriots, Christian Gonzalez contract standoff emerges
Is there light at the end of the tunnel regarding Gonzalez's contract standoff?
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 31
Projecting Patriots' Practice Squad Signings: Which Players Stick Around?
The New England Patriots officially cut their roster from 91 players to 53 on Sunday evening. With that, the team's next step is to fill out its practice squad after these players all clear waivers.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / August 31
Twelve Top Candidates Patriots Have to Consider Bringing Back on the Practice Squad
The New England Patriots have chopped down to the requisite 53-man initial roster. Coach Mike Vrabel and his personnel folks now must scour the waiver wire and look for hidden gems that went unrecognized around the league.
New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / August 31
Breaking Down the Patriots’ 2026 Initial 53-Man Roster
The New England Patriots trimmed their roster to the league-mandated 53 players on cutdown day, capping a busy stretch that saw nearly 40 transactions in 48 hours. Head coach Mike Vrabel and the front office reshaped several position groups through trades, undrafted free agent surprises, and a handful of tough veteran cuts.
New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31
Patriots Shift Harold Landry To Reserve/PUP List, Set Initial 53-Man Roster
The Patriots’ defense will be shorthanded to open the season. Here is how the defending AFC champions set their initial 53: P Matt Haack RB JaMycal Hasty T James Hudson LB Chad Muma CB Kindle Vildor S Mike Brown S Eric Butler G Mehki Butler OL Jack Conley CB Brandon Crossley OL Darrian Dalcourt WR Nick DeGennaro CB Marcellas Dial TE C.J.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 30
Biggest Winners From Patriots' Initial 53-Man Roster, Including 3 UDFAs
The New England Patriots' initial 53-man roster is here, and there are a few surprises. From three undrafted rookies sticking around, to a few trades shaking up the offensive side of the ball, there are plenty of things to dissect about this first group.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / August 30
Four Quick Thoughts on Patriots Initial 53-Man Roster Cutdown
The initial New England Patriots 53-man roster of 2026 was announced by the team on Sunday night. There were few, if any, surprise cuts, but you have to expect that this 53 is nowhere near set in stone with the Sept.
TreVeyon Henderson News / Stadium Rant / August 29
TreVeyon Henderson Injury Update: Patriots Get Encouraging Week 1 News
New England Patriots’ fans can probably stop holding their breath over the TreVeyon Henderson injury. His ankle definitely gave Patriots’ fans a scare, but the latest update brings encouraging news ahead of Week 1.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Dillon Gabriel should be Browns backup after great game makes mockery of team's QB competition
There is an interesting dynamic with the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation, and it really started to show itself on Thursday night in their preseason finale against the New England Patriots.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 27
Patriots insider shares Drake Maye, A.J. Brown warning for rest of NFL
The New England Patriots gave quarterback Drake Maye a new favorite target when they acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 25
Reporter suggests three players Patriots could add amid depth concerns
Could the Patriots make a defensive addition before the season gets underway?
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 24
Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson
With the preseason finale just a couple of days away, the New England Patriots want to keep everyone out of harm's way. Mike Vrabel's team finally got star CB Christian Gonzalez back on the field after a two-week absence, but it wasn't all positive in Foxborough.
Kayshon Boutte News / Yardbarker / August 24
Patriots have seemingly made Kayshon Boutte trade decision
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte remained the subject of trade rumors ahead of the club's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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