The New England Patriots are on their second off day of the summer, and after seven practices, I think it's time for another 53-man roster prediction. I made one of these before camp kicked off last week, and not much has changed.
A full week of workouts is now in the books at training camp 2026 for the New England Patriots. As the team takes a much-needed day off on Sunday, here’s an early roster projection for the 53-man as the next stage of camp begins on Monday.
FOXBORO --- The New England Patriots' edge rushers leave room to be desired. In the past two years, the team has signed veterans Harold Landry (three years, $43.5 million) and Dre'Mont Jones (three years, $36.5 million), plus used a second round pick this offseason to draft University of Illinois product Gabe Jacas.
FOXBORO --- There isn't a question about who'll be the New England Patriots starting quarterback this year. Drake Maye has that job under lock and key.
How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with at least five-career fourth quarter comebacks can you name in five minutes?
A devastating ankle injury ended Denver QB Bo Nix's playoff run last season. Now he's back and healthy for the start of the 2026 season, and determined to not let his recovery impact the way he plays.
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.
Per the wire, the Patriots are activating second-round pass rusher Gabe Jacas from the non-football injury list. He was the last rookie to sign his contract out of the 2026 draft class, with reports indicating a “clean-up” knee procedure prevented him from signing.
The 2026 New England Patriots are looking to duplicate their success from a season ago. There are two things I’m looking for in this upcoming season. Let’s dive deep into what they are.
FOXBORO --- There was shades of a baseball getaway game, but also shades of true physicality at the New England Patriots' third padded practice of training camp.
As a veteran pass-catcher, he wants to make his quarterback's life easier. Talking to Kay Adams, he gushed about his new signal-caller and revealed the minor adjustment he needs from him.
FOXBORO --- If you've stayed late after practice through any of the first six days of New England Patriots training camp, you may have noticed two players signing autographs for fans well after the rest of their teammates left: Mack Hollins and Efton Chism III.
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A.J. Brown’s departure from the Philadelphia Eagles has caused quite the stir as he speaks out as a New England Patriot. The Eagles received a healthy return for the 29-year-old wide receiver earlier in the offseason following months of frustration from Brown.
The New England Patriots entered training camp carrying the weight of championship expectations. The early days of padded practices have reinforced just how little margin for error exists for a roster with Super Bowl aspirations.
Veteran wide receiver Mack Hollins has quickly become a fan favorite in New England and has given Patriots fans another reason to appreciate him following a recent training camp practice.
The first minor warning sign of New England Patriots training camp 2026 has been illuminated. It is hardly a call for panic but ESPN's Mike Reiss noted on "X," late Friday afternoon that the team had brought in a pair of free agent defensive backs, Eric Butler and Tysheem Johnson, for tryouts.
Per Mike Reiss, the Patriots are releasing LB Otis Reese. Reese, 28, originally signed on with the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss in 2023.
Patriots outside linebacker and second-round pick Gabe Jacas was the second-to-last player from the 2026 draft class to sign his rookie contract. The two sides came to an agreement last week, and details have since emerged that explain the extended negotiation process.
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez and the team remain far apart in discussions over a potential contract extension, according to the latest report from an NFL insider.
The New England Patriots have encountered their first significant injury concern of training camp after veteran cornerback Carlton Davis was sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Vea, who's looking for a big deal of his own, requested a trade from the Buccaneers.
Brown's on-field rapport with Maye has been poor to start training camp.
The Patriots were aware of what they were getting into when they traded for him.
After months of speculation and back and forth, the New England Patriots finally managed to get a deal done with Gabe Jacas.
It should be just a matter of time before the Pro-Bowler finds a new home.
The New England Patriots are beginning training camp without one of their best players, starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez, as he tries to get a new contract.
It took them much more than expected, but the New England Patriots finally got the deal done.
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