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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

Kayshon Boutte News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Kayshon Boutte has been traded by Patriots

After an offseason of rumors, the New England Patriots have finally traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Boutte is being dealt to the Houston Texans, according to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer.

Mike Vrabel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel sets record straight on roster criticism that caused uproar

A 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles gave the New England Patriots their first preseason win of 2026. It also gave the Patriots an undefeated record at Gillette Stadium this preseason, following their 13-13 tie with the Indianapolis Colts to open the exhibition slate.

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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.

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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' Mike Vrabel finally delivers encouraging Christian Gonzalez update

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

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

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24

Patriots To Trade WR Kayshon Boutte To Texans For S Jaylen Reed

Kayshon Boutte‘s time in New England is coming to an end. A frequent name mentioned in trade talk, the fourth-year wideout is indeed being swapped. Boutte is being dealt from the Patriots to the Texans, Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports.

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

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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 / PatsFans.com / August 24

Vrabel Sheds Light on Morton’s Punting Appearance, Reveals New Punter is Incoming

When Behren Morton came out to punt on Saturday night during the New England Patriots’ second preseason game of 2026, it felt like a fun moment where Mike Vrabel might be using that game to explore his depth behind starter Bryce Baringer.

Matt Haack News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Patriots Signing P Matt Haack

Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are signing P Matt Haack to a contract. It’s worth noting Patriots P Bryce Baringer suffered an injury during the team’s preseason game on Saturday.

Tom Brady News / QBFanCentral / August 24

‘He eliminated the bad ones’-Bill Belichick picks the most important factor behind Tom Brady’s G.O.A.T status

Bill Belichick, the former New England Patriots head coach, has a different view of what made QB Tom Brady the G.O.A.T. Speaking during a press conference at UNC’s Fall Camp on August 14, 2026, Belichick pointed to Brady’s ability to eliminate bad plays as a major reason behind his G.O.A.T.

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.

New England Patriots 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

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New England Patriots News / PatsFans.com / August 24

Patriots Math Doesn’t Work: Maye Would Need Otherworldly Numbers For Boutte To Stay

When it comes to Kayshon Boutte, the conversations continue about his future, especially when you take into consideration how jam-packed New England’s receiving room is.

New England Patriots News / HITC / August 23

Patriots rookie quarterback shows off surprising ability during NFL pre-season game against the Eagles

Patriots rookie Behren Morton put on a double act in the pre-season win over the Eagles. The quarterback was called on as an emergency punter, then won the game under centre.

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

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A.J. Brown News / EssentiallySports / August 22

'He’s Not That Guy': A.J. Brown Can’t Live Up to Stefon Diggs in Patriots Offense, Says 3x Super Bowl Champ

After years of inconsistency on offense, the New England Patriots finally have a direction. Yet, as expectations begin to rise, one question continuously lingers: whether the Patriots can gain the reliability that once kept the offense going in crucial situations.

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

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 20

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

Quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are hoping to make it back to the big game.

A.J. Brown, Patriots win battle vs. Eagles in joint practice

Jalen Hurts struggles during Eagles-Patriots joint practice

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

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Eagles' Hurts discusses feelings about Pats' Brown, advice for Maye

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

Questions about the working relationship between Hurts and Brown hovered over the Eagles for years before the Eagles officially traded Brown to the Patriots this past June.

A.J. Brown, Patriots win battle vs. Eagles in joint practice

Patriots' A.J. Brown addresses potential closure after facing Eagles in joint practice

Rams' A.J. Brown decision changes how Eagles trade should be viewed

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