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Nabbed by New England
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 7:20 PM
The Patriots signed Van Roten on Tuesday.
Analysis: In a corresponding transaction, New England released tight end Mitch Van Vooren. Van Roten started at right guard for the Giants in 2025, and he suited up for all 17 of their regular-season games. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Likely looking at '50-50' split
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 2:43 PM
Chad Graff of The Athletic predicts that Rhamondre Stevenson and Henderson seem likely to share New England's backfield work pretty evenly this coming season.
Analysis: During the 2025 regular season, Henderson recorded 180 carries for 911 yards and nine TDs to go along with 35 catches for 221 yards and another score in 17 games, while Stevenson logged 603 yards and seven TDs on 130 carries, adding 32 catches for 345 yards and a pair of receiving scores in 14 contests. Looking ahead to the coming campaign, Graff suggests that the Patriots could lean more on Stevenson in short-yardage situations and early downs, with Henderson a candidate to check in for second- and third-and-long situations, provided his pass blocking holds up. In any case, both players should still see enough work in 2026 to generate production, with Henderson's big-play potential making him an appealing option for fantasy managers in spite of the looming time-share. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Set to share backfield with Henderson
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 2:27 PM
Chad Graff of The Athletic predicts that Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson are likely to share New England's backfield work pretty evenly this coming season.
Analysis: During the 2025 regular season, Stevenson gained 603 yards and logged seven TDs on 130 carries, while adding 32 catches for 345 yards and a pair of receiving scores in 14 regular-season contests. Meanwhile, Henderson recorded 180 carries for 911 yards and nine TDs to go along with 35 catches for 221 yards and another score in 17 games. With the duo once again on track to continue to share the bulk of New England's rushing load, Graff believes that the team could lean more on Stevenson in short-yardage situations and early downs, while Henderson, who brings big-play potential to the table, is a candidate to check in for second- and third-and-long situations, provided his pass blocking holds up. In any case, while any sort of backfield time-share can be tricky from a fantasy perspective, both of the Patriots' top backs should still see enough work to generate fantasy utility in 2026. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Sharp at Monday's practice session
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:21 AM
Maye completed every pass during the first two periods of practice Monday, including a deep ball to AJ Brown, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com
Analysis: The star quarterback is building chemistry with his new targets, Brown and Romeo Doubs. Maye hit Brown on a deep shot and had multiple completions to Doubs, according to Kyles. After a standout second season, Maye is looking to continue his ascent with the help of some new star power out wide. |
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Will miss weeks
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 3:52 PM
Brown (undisclosed) will miss time throughout the preseason and into the regular season, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The versatile depth offensive lineman signed a two-year extension with the Patriots in late December. Brown picked up an injury during Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. The backup center is a key candidate for a cutdown day movement to IR, which will allow Brown to be designated as one of two players available to return from preseason IR at some point during the regular season. |
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Moved to IR
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 3:48 PM
The Patriots placed Rupcich (undisclosed) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Rupcich picked up an injury during Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts. The offensive guard's move to IR means he will miss the entirety of the 2026 season unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Practices in full Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 12:29 PM
Davis (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Davis said he is still getting over the issue but feels good. The cornerback's return to practice means he may be able to suit up for a few snaps in next Saturday's preseason showdown against the Eagles. If the team wants to take Davis' return slowly, Kindle Vildor and Marcellas Dial may see more snaps at cornerback throughout the preseason. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Dominates at Saturday's practice
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 11:31 AM
Doubs was the standout wide receiver during the Patriots' training camp practice Saturday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Analysis: Doubs won multiple jump balls and hauled in three high-point touchdowns in the red zone during team drills. The veteran wide receiver has demonstrated strong rapport with quarterback Drake Maye during training camp, and head coach Mike Vrabel said Saturday that there have been "a lot of positive things trending in the right direction" for Doubs, per Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com. Doubs and most of the other Patriots starters didn't play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts, though they could see some action in their next exhibition contest, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Eagles. |
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Nursing ankle injury
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10:13 AM
Gonzalez has been working through an ankle injury that has prevented him from practicing, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Gonzalez was sidelined this past week due to his injury and did not play in the Patriots' 13-13 preseason tie with the Colts on Thursday. The expectation is that the fourth-year cornerback will be ready for Week 1, but it's unclear whether he'll be available for either of the Patriots' remaining two exhibition games. Gonzalez is also negotiating with New England on a contract extension, which could partly explain his extended absence. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Doesn't play against Indianapolis
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:50 PM
Doubs did not play in the Patriots' 13-13 tie with the Colts in Thursday's preseason game.
Analysis: Doubs, A.J. Brown and DeMario Douglas were the three Patriots wide receivers who observed Thursday's game in street clothes. Doubs inked a four-year contract with the Patriots in March after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Packers, and he's expected to serve as New England's top inside receiver next to Brown. Doubs is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he caught 55 passes (on 85 targets) for 724 yards and six touchdowns across 16 games. |
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Participates Thursday night
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:03 PM
Hutchins logged two tackles (one solo) over 37 total snaps in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Colts.
Analysis: Hutchins played 45 percent of the defensive snaps, looking to move up the depth chart just enough to make the Patriots' 53-man roster. The rookie seventh-rounder has shown promise and could see some regular-season depth reps depending on the severity of Harold Landry's (undisclosed) injury. |
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Expects to play Week 1
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 5:21 PM
Coach Mike Vrabel expects Gonzalez (undisclosed) to play in the Patriots' Week 1 rematch with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks, Chris Mason of masslive.com reports.
Analysis: Gonzalez missed Tuesday's joint practice with the Colts and was not on the sideline for Thursday night's preseason opener. The cornerback is reportedly just resting with a minor injury, but the stalemate with the Patriots in regard to a contract extension for the young star may also come into play. Regardless of why Gonzalez has missed time during the preseason, it appears that the 24-year-old will be available to begin the regular season no matter where his contract situation ends up. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Not targeted in preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 3:22 PM
Boutte logged 16 snaps in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts.
Analysis: Boutte wasn't targeted in the contest. However, what's more notable is that he suited up while A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs and slot man DeMario Douglas, who are listed as first-teamers on New England's unofficial depth chart were held held out of the game along with a number of other skill players, while Boutte, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism all saw action in the contest. As long as Boutte - who has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate - stays with the Patriots, his path to targets looks murky, at least as long as Brown and Doubs are healthy. |
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DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas Rested in preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 11:32 AM
Douglas was among the Patriots' key skill players who didn't play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.
Analysis: Also in that category were the team's top two WRs, A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, while Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams all saw action in the contest. Douglas is listed as a first-teamer along with Brown and Doubs on New England's unofficial depth chart, and it looks like he could be poised for an uptick in snaps/targets out of the slot this coming season after seeing his catch total in 2025 drop to 31 following a 66-catch effort in 2024. In that scenario, the 2023 sixth-rounder has a chance to resurface as a fantasy option in deeper PPR-friendly formats. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Held out of preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10:47 AM
Brown was among the Patriots' key skill players who didn't see action in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Also in that category were QB Drake Maye, fellow WRs Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas, RBs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, along with TE Hunter Henry. As the coming season approaches, Brown and Doubs are slated to be the team's top two WR options, while Douglas figures to work out of the slot in a wide-receiver corps that also includes Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams, who all saw action Thursday. In his new locale, Brown is on track to log steady volume as Maye's top target, positioning him for weekly fantasy utility in 2026. |
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Jam Miller Jam Miller Leading rusher against Indy
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 2:05 AM
Miller carried the ball 14 times for 55 yards and failed to catch his only target in Thursday's 13-13 preseason tie with the Colts.
Analysis: Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson both sat out the Patriots' preseason opener, allowing Miller to get the start and handle the bulk of the work on the ground -- the rest of the RBs in the lineup combined for 27 yards on 17 carries. The 2026 seventh-round is battling Lan Larison, Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty for the RB3 role to open the season, and Miller may have improved his chances of claiming it with Thursday's effort. |
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Lan Larison Lan Larison Makes impact as receiver Thursday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 2:00 AM
Larison gained just one yard on seven carries in Thursday's 13-13 preseason tie with the Colts, but he caught six of eight targets for 38 yards.
Analysis: The undrafted running back out of UC Davis couldn't get anything going on the ground, but Larison's pass-catching chops stood out -- no other Patriot had more than three receptions on the night. His opportunities came with both TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson getting the night off, but the performance may have boosted Larison's chances of beginning the season in the RB3 role. He has yet to make his NFL debut after spending his rookie season in 2025 on the IR due to foot surgery. |
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Andy Borregales Andy Borregales Misses three kicks Thursday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 10:09 PM
Borregales converted just two of five field-goal attempts in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Colts.
Analysis: Coach Mike Vrabel wasn't thrilled after Borregales missed kicks from 56, 55 and 49 yards. "I don't have a message [for him]," Vrabel said, via Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com. "We're expected to make them. That's pro football." Borregales is the only kicker on the Patriots' roster at the moment, but based on Vrabel's comments, it wouldn't be a shock if New England brings in competition for the remainder of the summer. As a rookie last season, Borregales made 27 of 32 field-goal tries and 53 of 55 PATs across 17 regular-season contests. |
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Myles Montgomery Myles Montgomery Reverts to IR
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 6:09 PM
Montgomery (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve with the Patriots on Thursday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Montgomery suffered an undisclosed injury at training camp with New England, and he was waived with an injury designation Wednesday. After going unclaimed while on waivers, he will now miss the entirety of the 2026 season while on IR unless he is able to reach an injury settlement with the Patriots. |
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Jam Miller Jam Miller Battles for No. 3 spot
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 6:02 PM
Miller is in contention for the Patriots' No. 3 running back role, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Lead candidate Terrell Jennings (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, increasing Miller's odds of securing the No. 3 role. Miller has been battling Lan Larison for second-team reps in training camp, and both players, along with Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty, will continue to compete for the opportunity to serve as the primary backup to the top duo of Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. |
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