Daily news and links for Tuesday
TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2025 Free Agent Tracker.
- Roster Moves: Patriots sign two unrestricted free agents, LB K’Lavon Chaisson and OL Wes Schweitze.
- Evan Lazar’s Mock Draft 2.0: Resetting the board for the Patriots after the initial wave of free agency. Pats pick LSU OT Will Campbell at No. 4.
LOCAL LINKS
- Tom E. Curran breaks down the state of the Pats offense and the ext steps for rebuilding it. “My two cents would be to fix the line first and take the tackle” at No. 4.
- Matt Dolloff mentions the Patriots’ reported interest in Vikings veteran center Garrett Bradbury, should he be released and become a free agent.
- Nick Goss looks at whether the Patriots should pursue Garrett Bradbury now that they need a center.
- Conor Ryan highlights former GM Mike Tannenbaum explaining why he believes the Patriots made the best move in NFL free agency, signing dynamic DT Milton Williams. ”He will become a frontline staple for years to come.”
- Sara Marshall looks at why Mike Vrabel and the Patriots have been getting dragged for signing LB Harold Landry.
- Sara Marshall says the latest contract to CB Derek Stingley Jr. tells us what the price will be to retain Christian Gonzalez next season.
- Doug Kyed’s Patriots post-free agency mock draft: Loading up on offense. Pats pick Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter at No. 4. ‘Patriots would be smart to take the best player available here rather than reach to fill a need.’
- Michael DeVito makes sure the Patriots hit every needy position in his new post-free agency mock draft. Pats pick Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter at No. 4.
- Nick Goss gives us a 2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Post-free agency Patriots predictions.
- Nick O’Malley relays Mel Kiper’s (ESPN+) latest mock draft. Pats pick Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter at No. 4.
- Patriots Hub Podcast: Alex Barth & Matt Dolloff discuss their reactions to free agency, what the team still needs to do, and their latest draft thoughts. (41 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Takeaways: Execs mixed on Aaron Rodgers: ‘He’s on the downside’ and ‘the guy is still a beast’; Plus, more on Kirk Cousins, Derek Carr and Daniel Jones.
- Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) Biggest need remaining for every team after first wave of free-agent signings. Patriots: Offensive tackle. ‘…The Patriots signed veteran Morgan Moses to play right tackle, but still need to address backside protection for Drake Maye. Fortunately for the Patriots, they hold the No. 4 overall selection and will have the choice of Missouri’s Armand Membou or LSU’s Will Campbell.’
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Restricted free agent LB Christian Elliss visits Raiders.
- Eva Geitheim (SJ) NFL teams make rare history ahead of 2025 draft: Every team owns their first-round pick. ‘This has not happened in at least 55 years.’
- Dan Pizzuta (The33rdTeam) Contextualizing wide receiver production: Who adds the most in the 2025 draft class?
- Albert Breer, et al (SI) The MMQB debates which NFL free agent will make the biggest impact.
- Gilberto Manzano (SI) Top five NFL free-agent signings.
- Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Ranking AFC teams after first wave of NFL free agency. “The Patriots are already going to be one of the most interesting teams to follow this upcoming season, for three reasons…”
- Eric Edholm (NFL.com) NFL Power Rankings after early 2025 free agency moves. Pats 25th [+1]
- Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) Scouting Reports: Michigan DT Mason Graham (1 min. video) and Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter (1.30 min. video)
- Sean Leahy (Yahoo! Sports) Texans, CB Derek Stingley Jr. agree to record 3-year, $90M extension; Stingley’s $30 million base salary is highest among all defensive backs in NFL history.
- Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) 2025 NFL mock draft 3.0. Pats pick Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter at No. 4.
- Kyle Crabbs (The33rdTeam) NFL Mock Draft 2025: Latest predictions post free agency. Pats pick Colorado CB Travis Hunter at No. 4.