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Kevin Byard III's signing raised the Patriots' free agency grade significantly. If he can perform the same takeaway magic for the Patriots in 2026 as he did last season in Chicago, things will be looking up indeed in the defensive secondary. … [Read more...] about Patriots’ signing is considered one of the biggest early free agency steals

It was quite the surprise when future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans opted not to return to Tampa Bay where he had spent his entire career. Instead, he inked a three-year deal with the 49ers and during his introductory press conference, he said som … [Read more...] about Patriots fans can’t help but laugh at Bills’ massive free agency failure

Kevin Byard III is a terrific safety. We'll see as the season progresses and injuries take their toll if letting Alex Austin go comes back to haunt the Patriots. But at this point, swapping Austin for Byard was a no-brainer. … [Read more...] about Patriots may soon regret letting former standout flourish with the Dolphins

The Patriots' GM is not ruling out the possibility of bringing back wide receiver Stefon Diggs after the team released him earlier this week. … [Read more...] about Eliot Wolf keeps Stefon Diggs reunion alive after Patriots make shocking cut

The Patriots made a splash at the start of free agency on Wednesday when Mike Vrabel reunited with veteran safety Kevin Byard. … [Read more...] about Contract details prove Patriots just stole a top free agent from the Bears

The Patriots have no real reason to actively engage with the Raiders about a trade for Maxx Crosby again. … [Read more...] about Patriots fans dreaming of Maxx Crosby trade (again) may hate this twist

The New England Patriots whiff on another talented pass-catcher after Rashid Shaheed agrees to terms on a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. … [Read more...] about Patriots lose out on another WR after Rashid Shaheed re-ups with Seahawks

If the wide receiver market gets too expensive, the Patriots could pivot and be most aggressive at tight end in free agency. … [Read more...] about Patriots could be most aggressive at this position in free agency (and it’s not WR)

The New England Patriots and Mike Vrabel are on a mission in the 2026 offseason. He came close to securing the ultimate prize, the Lombardi Trophy in 2025 with … [Read more...] about Free agent with connection to Mike Vrabel could be a good fit for Patriots