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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Gabe Jacas #DL44 of Illinois speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TEAM TALK
- Press Conferences:Dre’Mont Jones – Alijah Vera-Tucker. (19 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Gronk to Pats HOF, draft/reported UDFA analysis, offseason talk. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mark Daniels breaks down the current roster by position group here’s where the team stands post-draft.
- Ethan Hurwitz considers how many Patriots rookies will actually make an impact in 2026 — and where.
- Mark Morse cleans out the Patriots notebook after the draft: There is no requirement for their top three picks to see significant playing time in their rookie year. Sit, learn, and develop. More.
- Doug Kyed hears from veteran free-agent additions OLB Dre’Mont Jones and G Alijah Vera-Tucker, as the offseason workout program wrapped up for the week. Both are hoping to achieve playoff aspirations.
- Mike D’Abate finds Pro Bowl G Alijah Vera-Tucker excited about playoff football possibility with the Pats.
- Alex Barth points out how New England is once again a destination for free agents looking to get to the postseason.
- Darren Hartwell highlights Eli Raridon’s college coach comparing him to Tyler Eifert and Kyle Rudolph, and wonders if the rookie TE could become Drake Maye’s new best friend.
- Alex Barth considers which UDFAs have the best chance to make the Patriots’ roster in 2026.
- ConquerSports on X takes a real look at the Pats’ 2026 schedule to counter the lazy narrative: Harder schedule, worse team.
- Aaliyan Mohammed explains why he doesn’t think Stefon Diggs will sign with any teams in the AFC East.
- Evan Cormier reports Drake Maye And Mike Vrabel were named ‘No. 1 Most Influential Bostonians’.
- Mike Reiss tells us how the Patriots are making new players feel comfortable. (1 min. video)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) These 7 teams still have massive roster holes after 2026 NFL Draft. Patriots: Nose tackle. /Click for commentary.
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Why the Lions’ offense is poised for a revival; Plus, what the rising corner market means for Devon Witherspoon and more.
- Brad Gagnon (Bleacher Report) Ranking every NFL offense after the 2026 draft. Patriots 7th.
- Gary Davenport (Bleacher Report) Ranking every NFL defense after the 2026 draft. Patriots 6th.
- Gennaro Filice (NFL.com) All 32 2026 rookie classes ranked, favorite picks and Day 3 sleepers. Patriots grade: C+, Favorite pick: OLB Gabe Jacas, Sleeper: OT Dametrious Crownover; More.
- Staff (PFF) 2026 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams. Patriots Grade C+, Highest graded pick: CB Karon Prunty. /Click for more commentary.
- Jacob Camenker, Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) 2026 NFL Draft grades for all 257 picks. Utah OT Caleb Lomu Grade: B-; DE/OLB, Illinois Gabe Jacas Grade: B; TE Notre Dame Eli Raridon Grade: C+; More.
- Matt Verderame (SI) Super Bowl contender Chiefs shine in our AFC draft class ranking from 16 to 1. Patriots 5th. Grade B.
- Chad Reuter (NFL.com) 16 Day 3 draft picks who could compete for starter snaps as rookies in 2026.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) Post-draft power rankings. Patriots 6th (+1)
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Colts decline fifth-year option for Anthony Richardson
- Staff (Bleacher Report) Re-drafting the best talent from the last 5 NFL draft classes. /I stopped at No. 1.
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