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New England Patriots trade back for multiple Day 2 picks, give Drake Maye more pass game weapons in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft

While the season didn’t end the way most New England Patriots fans would have liked, the future is still very bright under head coach Mike Vrabel. Quarterback Drake Mayeis in place, and whenever you have a franchise signal caller, the trajectory of your program is in a great place.

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Patriots O-Linemen Share Unique Paths to NFL in Pre-Draft Stories

INDIANAPOLIS — A lot has been made about the pre-draft meetings between the New England Patriots and eventual fourth overall pick, LSU left tackle Will Campbell. The rookie met with the team plenty of times, including an on-campus session where the lineman reportedly knocked his future head coach Mike Vrabel down to the ground.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 24

Texans' Stroud shares surprising take about nightmare playoff outing

Texans' C.J. Stroud shares surprising take about nightmare playoff outing

Stroud tossed four interceptions in the first half of Houston's 28-16 divisional-round playoff loss at the New England Patriots on Jan. 18.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 24

NFL Combine: Three Patriots Storylines To Know On Day One

INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL Combine has officially kicked off. For the New England Patriots, it's a chance for the defending AFC champions to find the next crop of talented players.

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Antonio Gibson News / Total Apex Sports / February 24

Veteran Running Back Antonio Gibson Released By New England Patriots

The New England Patriots made their first significant roster move of the 2026 offseason on Monday, releasing Running Back Antonio Gibson after two seasons with the organization.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Antonio Gibson News / Last Word On Sports / February 23

4 Teams That Could Sign Antonio Gibson After Patriots Release

The New England Patriots made a strange roster move ahead of free agency, as they released veteran running back Antonio Gibson just weeks ahead of the start of the 2026 league year.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / February 23

Antonio Gibson to be an intriguing free agent after being cut by Patriots

Running back Antonio Gibson is going to become a free agent after spending the past two seasons with the New England Patriots.

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

Patriots Release Backup RB After Injury-Hit Season

The New England Patriots have one of the better cap situations in the NFL, especially for being the reigning AFC Champions. The Patriots have nearly $37.5 million in available cap space and only two true starters, edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson and safety Jaylinn Hawkins, hitting free agency next month.

Drake Maye News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Patriots QB Drake Maye Loses Running Back After Super Bowl

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots did not close out the 2025 NFL season as they would have hoped. After cruising through the AFC playoffs, taking down the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos, the Patriots met their match in Super Bowl LX, falling to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Antonio Gibson News / Pro Football Rumors / February 23

Patriots Release Antonio Gibson

After spending his first three NFL seasons in Washington, where he was a 1,000-yard rusher in 2021, running back Antonio Gibson joined the Patriots in March 2024.

Antonio Gibson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 23

Patriots Released RB Antonio Gibson

The New England Patriots announced on Monday they have released veteran RB Antonio Gibson. This does not come as a big surprise, as we had Gibson as a potential cut candidate in our Potential 2026 Cap Casualties piece.

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Mike Vrabel News / New England Patriots on SI / February 23

Will the Patriots Be Able to Beat 2025 Win Total?

Mike Vrabel was able to get things turned around quickly as the head coach of the New England Patriots. After winning a Super Bowl as a player with the franchise, Vrabel was able to come within one game of winning one as the coach.

Garrett Bradbury News / New England Patriots on SI / February 23

Patriots Should Replace Garrett Bradbury At Center

INDIANAPOLIS — How will the New England Patriots attack the center position ahead of next season? A lot of that comes down to what the team plans to do at every other spot along the offensive line.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 23

Patriots attack one of their biggest needs with a player who was once viewed as a top 10 pick in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

Head coach Mike Vrabel led a miraculous turnaround that culminated in the New England Patriots winning the AFC Championship and falling just short of Super Bowl LX. The team is heading into the offseason feeling way ahead of schedule and needs to attack it with that in mind.

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

Patriots Reportedly Connected To Free Agent OT

INDIANAPOLIS — Legal tampering ahead of the 2026 free agency period is still two weeks away, yet the chatter surrounding who the New England Patriots may sign is just beginning.

Christian Barmore News / Gridiron Heroics / February 22

'New England Might Want To Make a Change': ESPN Names Patriots Player That Needs a Change of Scenery

Christian Barmore’s future with the New England Patriots is drawing renewed attention as the franchise evaluates its roster heading into the 2026 offseason.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 21

4 moves Patriots must make to clear salary cap space in 2026 NFL offseason

Running back Saquon Barkley recently fueled a persistent rumor in New England. While the Patriots are still feeling the sting of their Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks, Barkley shared with ESPN’s Dan Graziano that A.J.

Joshua Dobbs News / The SportsRush / February 21

NFL QB Josh Dobbs, Who Has a Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Explains Whether Football Laces Affect a Pass

Anyone who has tried throwing a football knows it’s not easy. It’s actually extremely difficult. And if you don’t understand the physics behind throwing a football, especially aerodynamics and rotational stability, the ball will wobble or flutter instead of coming out as a tight spiral.

Mack Hollins News / HITC / February 21

Patriots WR Mack Collins missed out on $400K bonus, but team gave him the bonus anyway

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins narrowly missed a $400,000 incentive last season, yet the organization has opted to award him the bonus regardless.

Stefon Diggs News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Stefon Diggs’ Cryptic Post Has Everyone Talking: But Is It About Cardi B Or Football?

Look, I’ve covered enough NFL drama to know when a player’s Instagram post is about to send the internet into a full-blown meltdown. And Stefon Diggs? He just threw gasoline on the fire with a cryptic message that has fans, gossip columnists, and armchair analysts all scrambling for answers.

Mack Hollins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Patriots had classy gesture for WR Mack Hollins

The New England Patriots had a classy gesture for wide receiver Mack Hollins after he fell just short of a contract incentive last season. Hollins would have earned $400,000 in incentives with 50 catches in the regular season, but fell four short, in part because of a lacerated spleen that cost him two regular season games.

Harold Landry News / Pro Football Rumors / February 19

Patriots Unlikely To Retain Harold Landry?

Harold Landry paced the Patriots with 8.5 sacks this past season, but the linebacker’s stay in New England may only last one year. When asked about the status of the veteran defender, Christopher Price of the Boston Globe opined that the player wouldn’t be back with the Patriots in 2026 (via Patriots on CLNS).