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Resetting Patriots Secondary: Where Does Jaylen Reed Fit In?

The dust has settled on the New England Patriots trading wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans. In return, they were able to get safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh round pick.

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'You Better Do Everything': 3X Super Bowl Winning Coach Airs Honest Thoughts After Mike Mike Vrabel’s Thin Squad Claim

After the Patriots’ second preseason game, Mike Vrabel explained why he has kept key starters out of the preseason. Then, he believed they didn’t have a very deep team, which raised questions about the Patriots’ depth at different positions.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Rhamondre More Than Ready to Assume Full-Time Lead Back Role

Already banged up a bit in training camp, New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson suffered some sort of injury at practice on Monday that forced him to leave the session early.

New England Patriots News / The Spun / August 24

The NFL Is Facing Questions About Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini Investigation

The NFL and The Athletic are facing more questions about the investigation into Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. Vrabel and Russini were caught at an adults-only resort in Arizona prior to the NFL owner meetings earlier this year.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Matt Haack News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24

Patriots Sign P Matt Haack

Patriots punter Bryce Baringer suffered an injury during the team’s preseason win over the Eagles the other night, and the team is now adding additional depth at the position.

New England Patriots News / Trade Talk Sports / August 24

Did the Patriots Rebuild Too Quickly or Right on Time?

The New England Patriots rebuild wasn’t supposed to produce a Super Bowl contender overnight. Mike Vrabel inherited a New England team that finished 4-13 in 2024, with expectations that the process would take time.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Patriots’ Hunter Henry spins Mike Vrabel’s depth diss into motivational message

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is fine with head coach Mike Vrabel’s statement on the team’s depth. Vrabel recently turned heads when he said

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

AFC Notes: Kayshon Boutte, Christian Gonzalez, Adonai Mitchell, Jets, Patriots

Jets WR Adonai Mitchell is hoping to be the strong WR2 candidate for the Jets behind Garrett Wilson, and WR coach Shawn Jefferson is hoping he can secure his spot on the depth chart by the time the season rolls around.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Kayshon Boutte News / Field Level Media / August 24

Reports: Texans obtain WR Kayshon Boutte from Patriots

The Houston Texans are acquiring receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round draft pick in 2028, according to multiple reports Monday.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Drake Maye hype has continued to build after another encouraging summer with the New England Patriots. Mike Vrabel would prefer everyone take a breath before turning successful practice completions into evidence that his quarterback has conquered the NFL.

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Patriots trade expendable WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Kobe Prentice News / New England Patriots on SI / August 24

Patriots Roster Moves: What Releasing WR Kobe Prentice, CB Kenneth Harris Means Going Forward

Heading into their final week of preseason games, the New England Patriots have made several moves to their roster. The team announced that they've released rookies wide receiver Kobe Prentice and cornerback Kenneth Harris.

Matt Haack News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Patriots Officially Sign P Matt Haack Among Four Roster Moves

The New England Patriots announced they have signed P Matt Haack and OT Jack Conley to contracts. The Patriots released CB Kenneth Harris and WR Kobe Prentice in corresponding moves.

Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Clears up 'Depth' Comment, Takes Roster Responsibility

As a New England Patriots player and football coach, Mike Vrabel has done and still does a lot of things quite well. Subtlety is not one of them. So when it was surmised that his Saturday night post-game remarks about the depth on his roster were a veiled shot at the makeup of the team, it raised some eyebrows in New England football circles.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots trade WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots trade expendable WR Kayshon Boutte for secondary depth

In a roster shakeup three weeks before the regular season gets underway, the New England Patriots traded a wide receiver for help in the secondary.

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Kevin Byard just dubbed Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez the GOAT of contract disputes

The New England Patriots welcomed star cornerback Christian Gonzalez back to the practice field on Monday as the team prepares to defend its AFC crown.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24

Texans acquire Kayshon Boutte as injuries continue to impact WR room

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme for the Houston Texans wide receiver room, and the team is taking another step to add some depth.

Patriots trade expendable Boutte for secondary depth

Patriots' Mike Vrabel pumps brakes on growing Drake Maye hype

Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win

Patriots avoid injury with A.J. Brown, but not with TreVeyon Henderson

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.

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Patriots have seemingly made Kayshon Boutte trade decision

Best, worst things from Saturday's NFL preseason action

The 'Most 100-receiving-yard NFL games' quiz

TreVeyon Henderson News / Total Pro Sports / August 24

Patriots Suffer Brutal Blow As RB TreVeyon Henderson Exits Practice With Concerning Injury

TreVeyon Henderson made his way back onto the practice field Monday after missing recent time. But the return didn’t last the full session. Patriots reporter Mark Daniels reported that Henderson left practice early.

Tommy Devito News / HITC / August 24

Tommy DeVito’s agent goes viral with ‘the most Italian video ever’ before Patriots vs Eagles

Tommy DeVito’s agent has gone viral for the most Italian pre-game ritual imaginable. Sean Stellato shared a cannoli with the Eagles’ security chief on the field before kick-off.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 24

Patriots' Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Gonzalez update

Patriots' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

Gonzalez has been the talk of the hour in Foxborough over the past month or so.

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

Patriots have seemingly made Kayshon Boutte trade decision

The 'Active 100-rushing-yard leaders' quiz

Behren Morton News / New England Patriots on SI / August 24

Patriots Found Ideal Backup QB in Behren Morton

FOXBORO --- There isn't a quarterback competition by any stretch of the imagination for the New England Patriots. We know that Drake Maye has the starting job locked up for the longterm future and Tommy DeVito has played his way into the QB2 job.

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.

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update

Best, worst things from Saturday's NFL preseason action

Mike Vrabel addresses apparent shot at Patriots' backups after preseason win over Eagles

The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Christian Gonzalez News / Yardbarker / August 23

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update

The New England Patriots want to get their young cornerback paid and on the field. Gonzalez, however, is being a bit of a tough bargain in his contract negotiations.

Was Drake Maye ranked too high or too low at No. 11 in NFL Top 100?

There might finally be a trade partner for Patriots' Kayshon Boutte

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 21

Was Drake Maye ranked too high or too low at No. 11 in NFL Top 100?

After a breakout 2025 campaign that saw Maye lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl and finish as the league's runner-up, does his No. 11 ranking warrant a higher or lower spot?

Drake Maye's Patriots teammate emerges as favorite to be traded

Eagles' Jalen Hurts discusses feelings about Patriots' A.J. Brown, advice for Drake Maye

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz