Patriots rookie DT Joshua Farmer | Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Daily news and links for Wednesday. TEAM TALK Paul Perillo spotlights fourth-round pick Craig Woodson hoping to fill a role in the secondary. “He’s a pro through and through.” Media Availability: Kyle Dugger and Joshua Dobbs (16 min. video) The PU Crew talks with QB Joshua … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 5/07/25 – Defending the defense: Has it improved enough to compete?
Patriots fifth-round draft pick Bradyn Swinson: ‘You got a steal’
Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images The Patriots selected Swinson 146th overall out of LSU. Looking at the New England Patriots’ draft through the eyes of the consensus big board, we can see that several players qualify for the “steal” label. Among them, one stands out: fifth-round draft choice Bradyn Swinson, who was picked 78 slots lower than his … [Read more...] about Patriots fifth-round draft pick Bradyn Swinson: ‘You got a steal’
Patriots hiring A.J. Highsmith as director of pro scouting, per report
Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The son of current Patriots executive Alonzo Highsmith is coming to Foxborough. The New England Patriots have filled a prominent vacancy in their front office. A.J. Highsmith, the son of current senior personnel executive Alonzo Highsmith, will take over as the team’s new director of pro scouting. NFL insider Neil Stratton was first to report the … [Read more...] about Patriots hiring A.J. Highsmith as director of pro scouting, per report
Patriots’ 2025 draft day trades, analyzed
Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images New England made five total trades during the 2025 NFL Draft The New England Patriots were quite busy during the NFL Draft. Besides adding 11 new players to their roster, they also made a series of trades to acquire some of those and increase their future capital. “I think that’s the fun part about the draft,” vice president of player … [Read more...] about Patriots’ 2025 draft day trades, analyzed
Patriots rookie Craig Woodson confident in ‘easy transition’ from college to NFL
Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Patriots selected Woodson in the fourth round of last month’s NFL Draft. The New England Patriots opened the 2025 NFL Draft with four straight selections invested in what was at times a moribund offense the previous season. The fifth pick, meanwhile, went to a player few had projected as an early fourth-rounder: safety Craig Woodson out … [Read more...] about Patriots rookie Craig Woodson confident in ‘easy transition’ from college to NFL
Patriots announce new documentary series ‘Forged in Foxborough’
Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images The series will give a behind-the-scenes look at the franchise under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel. The New England Patriots will give fans what they call “never-before-seen access” to the team this offseason. As was announced on Tuesday morning, the team will be releasing the first episode of a new documentary series titled Forged in … [Read more...] about Patriots announce new documentary series ‘Forged in Foxborough’
New England Patriots links 5/06/25 – Which Pats’ UDFAs have a shot at the roster?
Patriots RB Lan Larison #3 runs for yardage for the UC Davis Aggies | Photo by Thien-An Truong/ISI Photos/Getty Images Daily news and links for Tuesday. TEAM TALK Mike Dussault explains how third-round pick Kyle Williams has the work ethic and physical traits to make a difference in the receiving room. Highlights: A look back at the career of Julian Edelman, who will … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 5/06/25 – Which Pats’ UDFAs have a shot at the roster?
Patriots reveal jersey numbers for 2025 draft class
Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Eleven selections now have their digits in Foxborough. Eleven names officially have digits at Gillette Stadium. In addition to top pick Will Campbell, the New England Patriots unveiled jersey numbers for the full 2025 NFL draft class on Tuesday, ranging from the former LSU left tackle in a familiar No. 66 down to Mr. Irrelevant in an … [Read more...] about Patriots reveal jersey numbers for 2025 draft class
Kyle Dugger ready to move on from challenging last season, gives positive injury update
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Dugger suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 of last season. The 2024 season was a tough one for New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger. Much of that was due to a high ankle sprain that he suffered all the way back in Week 4. Dugger went to miss four games before suiting up in the Patriots final seven contests — where he was visibly … [Read more...] about Kyle Dugger ready to move on from challenging last season, gives positive injury update