Set to select fourth overall in April’s draft, the Patriots are a team to watch closely. New England is not in need of a Day 1 quarterback, something which could lead to favorable circumstances with respect to how the top of the board shakes out in the first round. Still, the team faces a number of roster-building questions in the wake of free agency. The Patriots were busy on … [Read more...] about Eliot Wolf Addresses Patriots’ Draft Strategy; Team High On Will Campbell, Armand Membou?
Patriots To Match Raiders’ Christian Elliss Offer Sheet
Christian Elliss signed an offer sheet with the Raiders last week, leaving the Patriots in position to either match it or allow him to depart without any compensation coming back. New England has taken the former route. The Patriots will match the Elliss offer sheet, as first reported by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. The move locks in the two-year deal which would have otherwise sent him … [Read more...] about Patriots To Match Raiders’ Christian Elliss Offer Sheet
David Andrews Addresses Patriots Release; C Unsure Of Playing Future
After David Andrews was limited to four games last season, the possibility of a release was raised this spring. New head coach Mike Vrabel and the Patriots did indeed elect to cut the veteran center with one year remaining on his deal. Andrews spoke about the decision on his Quick Snap podcast (video link). The 32-year-old acknowledged being released was on the table in the … [Read more...] about David Andrews Addresses Patriots Release; C Unsure Of Playing Future
Cowboys, Patriots Balked At Cooper Kupp’s Price; Pats Wrote “Blank Checks” For Chris Godwin?
After veteran WR Cooper Kupp was released by the Rams, he generated a healthy market and quickly found a new club. Just two days after his release, the Super Bowl LVI MVP joined the Seahawks on a three-year, $45MM contract. The $15MM average annual value on Kupp’s Seattle deal surpassed initial expectations. The Cowboys, who were known to be in the market for a pass-catching … [Read more...] about Cowboys, Patriots Balked At Cooper Kupp’s Price; Pats Wrote “Blank Checks” For Chris Godwin?
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/21/25
Today’s minor moves in the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Signed: G Royce Newman Green Bay Packers Signed ERFA tender: T Kadeem Telfort Kansas City Chiefs Signed: CB Robert Rochell Las Vegas Raiders Re-signed: CB Sam Webb New England Patriots Waived: LB Curtis Jacobs, T Caleb Jones, LB Andrew Parker Jr., G Lecitus Smith Seattle Seahawks Signed: WR River Cracraft Washington … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 3/21/25
No Deal Imminent Between Patriots, WR Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs is one of several veteran wideouts still on the market in the second wave of free agency. He visited the Patriots yesterday, but a deal should not immediately be expected at this point. Nothing is imminent in the case of Diggs and New England, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz notes. Team and player will remain in contact with one another, though, he adds. This week’s … [Read more...] about No Deal Imminent Between Patriots, WR Stefon Diggs
Joe Milton Trade Buzz Persists; Patriots Aiming To Move On?
When the Patriots signed Joshua Dobbs, a subsequent rumor about a potential Joe Milton trade surfaced. The cannon-armed New England reserve is not in position to back up Drake Maye next season, and the Pats look to be interested in seeing what market could emerge for their Week 18 starter. Impressing during Patriots training camp last year, Milton faded into the background as … [Read more...] about Joe Milton Trade Buzz Persists; Patriots Aiming To Move On?
Patriots To Sign LB Jack Gibbens
The Titans did not tender Jack Gibbens as a restricted free agent last week, passing on the $3MM-plus number despite the young linebacker working as a multiyear starter for the team. Gibbens has found a landing spot. Mike Vrabel is bringing his former charge to New England. Gibbens agreed to a one-year deal with the Patriots, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Vrabel coached … [Read more...] about Patriots To Sign LB Jack Gibbens
Patriots Host WR Stefon Diggs
MARCH 20: Diggs’ visit will include a physical Thursday, SI.com’s Albert Breer adds. The accomplished wideout dined with Patriots staffers Wednesday night and will hear an official pitch during meetings at the team’s facility today. Diggs joins Amari Cooper, Keenan Allen and Tyler Lockett as notable 30-something wideouts still on the market. MARCH 19: While the Patriots … [Read more...] about Patriots Host WR Stefon Diggs