New England Patriots: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Patriots Made Three Roster Moves Wednesday

The New England Patriots announced they have signed TE Shane Zylstra to the practice squad. They also cut S Eric Butler and WR Jimmy Kibble from injured reserve. Zylstra, 29, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota State-Mankato following the 2021 NFL Draft.

Christian Gonzalez News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Patriots Given Clear Warning Over Christian Gonzalez Contract Standoff

The New England Patriots have spent the Mike Vrabel years trying to look like a place veteran players actually want to join again. Rodney Harrison, the former Patriots safety, says the next contract for cornerback Christian Gonzalez will show whether that effort is real.

TreVeyon Henderson News / Total Pro Sports / September 2

Patriots Receive Major Update On TreVeyon Henderson’s Status For Season Opener vs. Seahawks

After going down due to an ankle injury during practice, TreVeyon Henderson’s status ahead of Week 1 was deemed uncertain over a week ago. As last year’s

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 2

Where Every Patriots Roster Cut Landed After 53-Man Roster Announcements

It was a busy weekend across the NFL. Every team had to cut players to get their rosters down to 53 players before Sunday's deadline. After that, however, they could start the process of waiver claims and practice squad signings.

Quintayvious Hutchins News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Seventh-Round Pick Hutchins Might Be the Biggest Surprise on Patriots Roster

With one week until the New England Patriots season opener next Wednesday in Seattle, Quintayvious Hutchins has to be considered the biggest surprise on the 53-man roster.

A.J. Brown News / A to Z Sports / September 2

New England Patriots’ A.J. Brown addition changes the AFC East calculation at the worst possible time for the Bills

Are the New England Patriots due for a 2026 regression? There may be another AFC East team to keep a close eye on. The New England Patriots enter the 2026 season as one of the NFL’s most debated teams.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 2

Patriots icon warns team about handling of Christian Gonzalez contract saga

Are the Patriots playing a dangerous game with their handling of Gonzalez's contract extension?

Insider hints at source of animosity between Christian Gonzalez, Patriots

Two-minute drill: Aaron Donald is back, notable roster cuts, concerns at RB for Packers

Patriots Released OL Ben Brown

Patriots Officially Add 12 Players To Practice Squad

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New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 2

Even Pat McAfee has to tip cap to Patriots for Gillette Stadium revelation taking internet by storm

The New England Patriots are just one week away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are coming into this season hoping to build off last year’s trip to the Super Bowl, and recently, more information has come out on how the Gillette Stadium video team has made life difficult for opponents.

Cameron Dorner News / New England Patriots on SI / September 2

Patriots Undrafted Rookie WR 'Can't Stop Smiling' After Sticking Around

Cameron Dorner didn't have to wait long to figure out where he would be landing. The undrafted wide receiver, after signing a free agent contract after the NFL Draft, had put together a really solid training camp in a really crowded wide receiver room.

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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.

Corey Kiner News / The Lead / September 2

What Can Corey Kiner Bring to the Patriots As RB3?

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel admitted to concerns about his team’s depth following their preseason finale. The Patriots relied heavily on backups throughout the preseason, hoping to build depth and uncover hidden contributors.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 2

Insider hints at source of animosity between Christian Gonzalez, Patriots

The New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez still don't see eye to eye, and a recent report hints there may be some animosity between the player and team.

Insider speculates on Patriots, Christian Gonzalez contract saga

Trainer for Patriots' Christian Gonzalez shares massive update on contract saga

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Christian Gonzalez News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Pats Facing Week 1 Deadline To Extend Christian Gonzalez?

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez expressed frustration over a lack of a contract extension last week, but nothing has materialized eight days later.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 2

Former Eagles coaching assistant reveals Patriots’ ‘diabolical’ Gillette Stadium scheme

The New England Patriots kick off the regular season in just one week. New England seems ready for Week 1 following a controversial roster cutdown day that included a few surprises.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 2

The New England Patriots must understand the one factor that has determined A.J. Brown’s happiness at every NFL stop

A.J. Brown gets a fresh start with the New England Patriots, but history says the honeymoon will only last for so long. But will it? Wide receiver A.J.

Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / September 2

What Patriots Roster Says About Mike Vrabel's Vision Heading Into Week 1

Every since New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stood behind the podium and said that the team's depth wasn't good enough, that's been the main storyline following this Patriots roster heading into Week 1.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Morgan Moses a Patriots Captain? This Move is Vintage Mike Vrabel

If you asked New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel under oath, he would probably admit it was a big swing and a miss in 2025 – one of the few actually.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 2

'I Absolutely Hate…': Pat McAfee Makes Feelings Clear on Bill Belichick’s Secret Tactics to Fool NFL Kickers as Ex-Coach Reveals All

The New England Patriots once dominated the league, enough to appear invincible during their peak years with head coach Bill Belichick. However, their run wasn’t without controversies, problematic enough to force the league into action.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 1

Patriots Announce 2026 Captains, Including Pair of Changes From Last Season

The New England Patriots will begin to start sewing "C" patches onto six uniforms this season. As announced by the team's social media Tuesday afternoon,

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Patriots Signed Six Players

The New England Patriots announced they have re-signed OL Ben Brown to the roster and also signed LB Erick Hunter to the 53-man roster. New England also signed four to the practice squad: LB K.J.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 1

Christian Gonzalez's trainer shares massive update on contract saga

Trainer for Patriots' Christian Gonzalez shares massive update on contract saga

Trainer Christian "Flight" White addressed Gonzalez's contract saga.

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Patriots Shift Harold Landry To Reserve/PUP List, Set Initial 53-Man Roster

Vikings’ T Walter Rouse Avoids Waiver Wire, Traded To Patriots

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.

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