The Patriots have now cut ties with every player who had been part of their Super Bowl core. After moving on from Jonathan Jones, David Andrews and Deatrich Wise earlier this offseason, the team is parting ways with its long snapper from the second leg of its dynasty. New England released Joe Cardona on Tuesday. This came after the Pats used a seventh-round pick on a deep … [Read more...] about Patriots Release LS Joe Cardona
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Patriots To Decline G Cole Strange’s Fifth-Year Option
The Patriots’ Cole Strange pick generated scrutiny at the time for being a reach, and the young guard has yet to justify his first-round selection. New England will now shift Strange into a contract year. As expected, Strange will not see his fifth-year option exercised, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. That would have brought a $16.69MM fully guaranteed 2026 salary, making it … [Read more...] about Patriots To Decline G Cole Strange’s Fifth-Year Option
AFC Notes: James Cook, Armand Membou, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Bills Bills GM Brandon Beane told Pat McAfee that RB James Cook will remain with the team through 2025, and he is confident that he will get a long-term extension done with the star running back. “He will be here this year and hopefully beyond,” Beane said, via Pro Football Talk. “We love James and we would love nothing more than to keep him here longer term.” Jets The Jets … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: James Cook, Armand Membou, Bills, Jets, Patriots
Patriots scouting department sees first reported departure after NFL Draft
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Area scout Josh Hinch has been with the Patriots since 2021. With the NFL Draft in the rear-view mirror, the time for personnel changes on the scouting side has arrived. For the New England Patriots, area scout Josh Hinch is the first domino to fall: Hinch will not be back with the team next season, as first reported by NFL insider … [Read more...] about Patriots scouting department sees first reported departure after NFL Draft
Which Patriots veterans will be next to follow Joe Cardona, David Andrews, and Co?
Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The Patriots are in the process of turning over their roster. Ever since Mike Vrabel was hired as their new head coach, the New England Patriots’ roster has undergone a major transformation process — one that has led to some high-profile departures. The latest among those is long snapper Joe Cardona, who was released on Tuesday after … [Read more...] about Which Patriots veterans will be next to follow Joe Cardona, David Andrews, and Co?
New England Patriots links 4/30/25 – All eyes on the post-draft O-line: Looking good!
Verderian Lowe blocks | Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Daily news and links for Wednesday. TEAM TALK Transaction: Patriots release LS Joe Cardona. Media Availability: Austin Hooper and K’Lavon Chaisson (15 min. video) Patriots Unfiltered: The crew interviews Patriots LB K’Lavon Chaisson. (12 min. video) Player Poll: What did you buy with your first NFL paycheck? … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 4/30/25 – All eyes on the post-draft O-line: Looking good!
K’Lavon Chaisson wants to bring ‘relentlessness’ to Patriots defense
Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images Chaisson joined the Patriots as a free agent earlier this offseason. As part of their efforts to revitalize a pass rush that fell short of expectations in 2024, the New England Patriots decided to open the checkbook this offseason. While a significant portion of the money went to Milton Williams and Harold Landry, the team also … [Read more...] about K’Lavon Chaisson wants to bring ‘relentlessness’ to Patriots defense
Are the Patriots headed in the right direction?
Plus, are you confident in the direction of the team? The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the New England Patriots added 11 new players to the roster spanning from the fourth pick to the last. The Patriots opened with four consecutive picks on offense. LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell was selected with the No. 4 overall pick. He started for three straight seasons at … [Read more...] about Are the Patriots headed in the right direction?
6 Patriots selections make ESPN’s 100 best draft picks list
Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images More than half of the Patriots’ draft picks were mentioned. The New England Patriots have gotten rave reviews for their 2025 NFL Draft class, but the individual picks themselves have also received praise. Look no further than a recent ESPN story that saw veteran analyst Matt Miller rank his 100 favorite … [Read more...] about 6 Patriots selections make ESPN’s 100 best draft picks list