The Panthers traded up with the Patriots to acquire the 77th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft and selected Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen. Carolina will send their third-rounder (No. 85 overall) and fifth-rounder (No. 146 overall) to New England, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Umanmielen has a solid, NFL-ready frame but relies too much on speed and finesse to beat … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire 77th Pick From Patriots, Select Princely Umanmielen
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Patriots Deal No. 85 To Chiefs
The Chiefs already made a move for a cornerback this offseason, giving Kristian Fulton a two-year deal worth $20MM. But the AFC dynasty will keep going here. New England dealt Kansas City No. 85, and the Chiefs took cornerback Nohl Williams out of Cal. The Chiefs will send the Pats No. 95 and a 2026 fourth-rounder. Kansas City did not see its L’Jarius Sneed replacement cadre … [Read more...] about Patriots Deal No. 85 To Chiefs
AFC Notes: Milton Williams, Chris Grier, Mike Vrabel, Dolphins, Patriots
Dolphins Dolphins GM Chris Grier is feeling pressure from the fanbase following Miami’s 8-9 season in 2024, but isn’t letting it impact how he does his job. “We went to the playoffs two years and people liked some of the stuff we did, and then last year, we struggled early and couldn’t get out of it and now everybody wants us all fired,” Grier said, via DolphinsWire. “So you … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Milton Williams, Chris Grier, Mike Vrabel, Dolphins, Patriots
Patriots draft results tracker: Meet New England’s 2025 rookie class
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Get to know New England’s draft class, one selection at a time. The 2025 NFL Draft is underway, and the New England Patriots started off by addressing the biggest need on their roster. With the fourth overall selection, the added offensive tackle Will Campbell. With the LSU product as the headline name for this year’s draft class, let’s get to … [Read more...] about Patriots draft results tracker: Meet New England’s 2025 rookie class
What drafting Jared Wilson in Round 3 means for the Patriots
Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bulldogs center checked in at No. 95 overall. The New England Patriots closed out the third round of the 2025 NFL draft at center. Head coach Mike Vrabel’s war room turned to Georgia’s Jared Wilson at No. 95 overall on Friday night, after trading down with the Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs. Here’s an … [Read more...] about What drafting Jared Wilson in Round 3 means for the Patriots
Eliot Wolf explains rationale behind Patriots’ picks on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images New England added three players on Friday. Following the selection of LSU’s Will Campbell in the first-round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots continued to bolster their offense around quarterback Drake Maye on Friday night. The key area of focus: adding speed. “Definitely an emphasis [to get … [Read more...] about Eliot Wolf explains rationale behind Patriots’ picks on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
8 winners and losers from the Patriots’ second- and third-round draft picks
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images New England added three players on Friday. The New England Patriots added three offensive players — RB TreVeyon Henderson, WR Kyle Williams, and C Jared Wilson — on Day 2 of the NFL Draft Friday night. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse, moving forward. Winners QB Drake Maye: After selecting Maye’s blindside protector in … [Read more...] about 8 winners and losers from the Patriots’ second- and third-round draft picks
What picks do the Patriots own on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft?
Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New England still has six selections left heading into the final day of the draft. The New England Patriots originally entered the 2025 NFL Draft with nine draft picks available. They already made four combined picks in Rounds 1, 2 and 3, and — following a pair of trades on Friday — are left with six selections for … [Read more...] about What picks do the Patriots own on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft?
Getting drafted by Patriots came as a surprise to TreVeyon Henderson
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images New England picked Henderson in the second round of the draft. As the New England Patriots came on the clock in the second round, running back TreVeyon Henderson was not expecting a phone call. The Ohio State back had just one zoom meeting with the Patriots leading up to the draft and did not have any sit downs with the team at the … [Read more...] about Getting drafted by Patriots came as a surprise to TreVeyon Henderson