Make no mistake, the Patriots were in dire need of a kicker, and to address this, they took Miami kicker Andy Borregales with the 182nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. New England was strategic about where they selected Borregales, though, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Drafting kickers is a notoriously risky proposition. To illustrate, from 2010-16, only 11 kickers were selected … [Read more...] about Patriots Kept K Andy Borregales From Falling To Ravens
Cole Strange Leading Patriots’ LG Battle
The Patriots’ 2025 offensive line is largely set with Will Campbell at left tackle, Garrett Bradbury at center, Michael Onwenu at right guard, and Morgan Moses at right tackle. The only spot without a clear starter is left guard, where Cole Strange “appears to be the front-runner” coming out of spring practices, according to Ben Volin of The Boston Globe. The 2022 first-rounder … [Read more...] about Cole Strange Leading Patriots’ LG Battle
Patriots Deploying Marte Mapu At LB
Patriots defender Marte Mapu spent most of the team’s spring practices as a linebacker, according to The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin, signaling a potential role change headed into training camp. At 6-foot-3 230 pounds, Mapu has the size and athleticism to drop into coverage or blitz from the second level. He was listed as a safety in college but primarily played out of the slot … [Read more...] about Patriots Deploying Marte Mapu At LB
Minor NFL Transactions: 6/26/25
Here are today’s minor moves from around the league: Cleveland Browns Signed: K Andre Szmyt New England Patriots Released: DT Wilfried Pene Szmyt signed with the Bears as an undrafted rookie in 2023, but did not make the 53-man roster. In 2024, he played for the UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks, converting 19 of his 21 field goal attempts with a long of 61 yards. Szmyt then … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 6/26/25
Release Candidate: Kendrick Bourne
It wasn’t too long ago that Kendrick Bourne was one of the top-performing receivers on the Patriots in his first season in New England for a rookie Pro Bowl quarterback in Mac Jones helping the team reach the playoffs for the first time since Tom Brady left. Things have gotten a bit darker in New England since those days, and there’s a chance things could get even darker for … [Read more...] about Release Candidate: Kendrick Bourne
NFL Minor Transactions: 6/24/25
One minor move to pass along… New England Patriots Signed: OT Yasir Durant The Patriots added some offensive line depth today in Yasir Durant. The Missouri product has bounced around the NFL since going undrafted in 2020, including a previous stint with New England in 2021. In total, the 27-year-old has appeared in 19 regular season games, with 11 of those coming with the … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 6/24/25
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 6/20/25
Friday’s lone draft pick signing: New England Patriots S Craig Woodson (fourth round, Cal) With Woodson now on the books, running back TreVeyon Henderson is the only member of New England’s draft class which has not yet signed. A deal for the latter may not be coming any time soon, of course, given the precedent set earlier this spring for second-round picks receiving fully … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Pick Signings: 6/20/25
AFC Staff Updates: Chargers, Texans, Jaguars, Colts, Ravens, Patriots
The Chargers announced two promotions and two new hires earlier this month in their front office. In the scouting department, Mike Jasinski was promoted to national scout, Jaylen Bannerman-Oden was promoted to area scout, and Kevin Weidl was hired as a national scout. In analytics, Maya Harvey was hired as a football systems developer. Jasinski has been with the Chargers since … [Read more...] about AFC Staff Updates: Chargers, Texans, Jaguars, Colts, Ravens, Patriots
Traded Draft Picks For 2026
Many months remain before teams know where they are picking in the 2026 draft, but many clubs have made moves to acquire 2026 draft capital. Headlined by the Browns and Rams’ efforts, here are the 2026 picks to have changed hands thus far. When more deals involving picks are made (or conditions on moves already completed become known), that information will be added. Round … [Read more...] about Traded Draft Picks For 2026