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Patriots Day 2 Mock Draft: Grabbing Value At Two Positions Of Need

It starts once again. After a fun first day of the NFL Draft, where the New England Patriots traded up to snag Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick, the second and third rounds are now on deck.

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Patriots’ Coach of the Year Called Photos ‘Laughable’—Then His Reporter Resigned in 6 Days

Mike Vrabel won AP Coach of the Year in 2025. Weeks later, photos surfaced of him holding hands with NFL reporter Dianna Russini in a hot tub at Ambiente Sedona, a luxury resort where private rooftop bungalows run $2,160 a night.

New England Patriots News / The Spun / April 24

Pablo Torre Shares New Details About Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Situation

It may take a while for every detail of the alleged relationship between Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL insider Dianna Russini to fully come to light, but people are determined to get to the bottom of it.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Patriots Day 2 Mock Draft: New England adds some pass rush juice, gives QB Drake Maye multiple new weapons

What is the perfect remaining haul for the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft heading into Day Two of action? While there is so much controversy surrounding the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini situation, the New England Patriots are pressed to trudge forward and navigate the 2026 NFL Draft.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 24

What Patriots’ Eliot Wolf said about Mike Vrabel missing NFL Draft Day 3 over Dianna Russini scandal

As the biggest story around the New England Patriots has been about head coach Mike Vrabel and sports reporter Diann Russini, actions have been taken from the head coach, including counseling.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 24

Patriots exec addresses Vrabel NFL Draft decision amid Russini controversy

Patriots executive addresses Mike Vrabel NFL Draft decision amid Dianna Russini controversy

On Thursday night, Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf was asked about what's become a unique and unexpected situation for members of the organization.

New photos of Vrabel, Russini emerge

Rams GM addresses Sean McVay narrative regarding Ty Simpson

Rams make Matthew Stafford point 'clear' after drafting Simpson

49ers seem to accept Mac Jones reality amid NFL Draft, trade speculation

Five most head-scratching picks in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23

Patriots Hoping To Trade Down

The Patriots hold the 31st selection in the opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but their first pick may not come Thursday night. The reigning AFC champions will “actively” look to move down, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 24

Mike Vrabel may miss more time with Patriots after new photos with Dianna Russini emerge

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is set to miss the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday to seek counseling. Now he may miss more time.

Vrabel breaks silence as Dianna Russini scandal hovers over Patriots

New photos of Vrabel, Russini emerge

Patriots release statement on Vrabel

Vrabel makes huge NFL Draft decision following Russini controversy

What Vrabel said to Patriots players amid ongoing Russini controversy

Insider shares theory about curious Vrabel NFL Draft decision

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 23

Patriots NFL Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Round

With the start of the 2026 NFL Draft just hours away, the New England Patriots are making their last-minute preparations for what promises to be a busy three-day period for the organization.

Kayshon Boutte News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 23

Patriots Looking For Day Three Pick For WR Kayshon Boutte

Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has come up in trade talks recently as he’s entering the final year of his deal. SI.com’s Albert Breer also has Boutte as someone