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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Sits out final exhibition game
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:23 PM
Doubs didn't suit up in Thursday's preseason loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Doubs was among numerous Patriots projected regular-season starters who were held out of Thursday's contest. The veteran wideout didn't play at all during the exhibition slate but drew praise during training camp for his work during practices. Doubs is slated for a major role in his first campaign with New England, as he's set to start alongside A.J. Brown at the WR position. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Held out of exhibition finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:52 PM
Stevenson didn't play in a preseason loss to the Browns on Thursday.
Analysis: The Patriots rested their projected regular-season starters Thursday, so Stevenson's absence was par for the course. He didn't see any game action during the preseason slate but appears back to full health after dealing with a minor undisclosed injury in late July. Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, who is dealing with an ankle injury but is expected to be ready for Week 1, are slated to share backfield duties for New England during the upcoming campaign. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Doesn't play in exhibition finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:40 PM
Maye sat out Thursday's preseason loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Maye was among the plethora of New England starters who didn't see action in the team's final exhibition game. The star quarterback ended up sitting out all three of the team's preseason contests as he prepares for the regular season. Maye's first chance to get into game action with new top wideouts A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs will take place in Week 1 versus Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 9. |
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Behren Morton Behren Morton Picked off twice Thursday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 11:25 PM
Morton completed 18 of 28 passes for 123 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Thursday's 37-13 preseason loss to the Browns. He also rushed twice for 18 yards.
Analysis: Morton entered the game in the first quarter after Tommy DeVito played New England's first two drives. The rookie seventh-round pick out of Texas Tech promptly threw an interception on his first pass and was later picked off again in the fourth quarter. Morton is clearly behind Drake Maye and DeVito on New England's quarterback depth chart heading into the regular season. |
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Lan Larison Lan Larison Quiet in preseason finale
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:27 PM
Larison (undisclosed) rushed twice for five yards and didn't catch either of his two targets in Thursday's 37-13 preseason loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Larison suited up for the preseason finale after missing practice time earlier in the week due to an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old running back is competing for a depth role in New England's backfield. Larison didn't help his chances of making the team with Thursday's quiet performance, but he showcased some promising receiving capabilities with a six-catch performance in the preseason opener against the Colts. Jam Miller, Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty are also in contention for the third spot on New England's running back depth chart. |
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Looks to be activated soon
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:21 PM
Schooler (undisclosed) could be activated off the active/non-football injury list before Sunday's cutdown day, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Schooler was placed on the non-football injury list in late July and has not yet participated in team activities. If the free safety is not ready to be activated by Sunday, he will be required to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season on injured reserve. |
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Could be activated soon
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:16 PM
Landry (undisclosed) could be activated off the active/PUP list before cutdown day, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Landry opened training camp on the active/PUP list in late July. The starting linebacker has a chance to be activated before Sunday's cutdown, but if he is not, he will be forced to sit out at least four weeks of the regular season on injured reserve. If Landry cannot start on opening day against the Seahawks, Gabe Jacas or Bradyn Swinson will likely start opposite Dre'Mont Jones on the edge. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Third TD catch in as many preseason games
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:13 PM
Williams caught both of his targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 37-13 preseason loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Williams scored New England's only touchdown on a 45-yard catch in the first quarter. The 2025 third-round pick has had an outstanding preseason, finding the end zone in each of the Patriots' three preseason games. Williams has earned a spot on the 53-man roster heading into the regular season, but he could have a hard time carving out consistent playing time in a WR room led by offseason additions A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, with DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins also jostling for snaps. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Not playing Thursday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 6:49 PM
Brown isn't in uniform for Thursday's preseason game in Cleveland, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Brown thus won't see any game action during this exhibition season. He's expected to serve as the top target for QB Drake Maye in 2026, considering the key asset (a 2028 first-round pick) sent to Philadelphia to gain his services. In seven campaigns as a pro, Brown has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards six times while racking up 58 total TDs in 105 regular-season contests. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson On track for Week 1
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 5:35 PM
Henderson (ankle) is expected to be available for New England's Week 1 matchup with the Steelers, Christopher Price of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It was believed that Henderson was dealing with only a minor right ankle issue, and the latest report confirms that and signals that he will not miss any time during the regular season. As such, Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson figure to open the campaign in timeshare in New England's backfield. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Not expected to practice Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 1:06 PM
Henderson (ankle) is not expected to practice Tuesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: It was revealed earlier Tuesday that an ankle injury forced Henderson from Monday's practice session, and it appears he will not get any work in a day later. Henderson is reportedly moving fine, but Patriots Executive Vice President Eliot Wolf indicated the team is still "working through the situation," so his status remains a bit up in the air at the moment. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Dealing with minor ankle injury
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:34 AM
Henderson has been diagnosed with a lower right ankle injury and will undergo further "precautionary" tests, Christopher Price of the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Henderson is "walking and moving fine," according to Price, after the second-year running back was dinged up in Monday's practice when he slipped on the turf. Henderson was already expected to rest for the preseason finale. He may not practice the remainder of the week, but it sounds like Henderson has a good chance of suiting up for the Patriots' regular-season opener against Seahawks on Wednesday, Sept. 9. |
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Week 1 status uncertain
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:25 PM
Baringer picked up an unspecified injury during the Patriots' 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Baringer punted twice for 91 yards before being pulled from Saturday's exhibition contest with an undisclosed injury, putting him in jeopardy of missing the Patriots' Week 1 clash against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Matt Haack was signed by the Patriots on Monday to serve as the team's punter in Baringer's absence, per Reiss. |
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Traded to Pats
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:10 PM
Reed was traded from the Texans to the Patriots on Monday in exchange for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Analysis: New England also landed a draft pick in the deal with Houston, per Pelissero. Reed was a sixth-round selection of the Texans in 2025, but he only played in seven regular-season games as a rookie due to two stints on IR. He should have a chance to compete for a depth and special-teams role in New England. |
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Full-go in practice Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 11:46 AM
Gonzalez (ankle) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Patriots got one of the key pieces of their defense back on the practice field Monday, as Gonzalez was a full participant after recovering from an ankle issue. The star cornerback, who remains in negotiations with the team on a contract extension, missed several practices and both of the first two preseason games due to the injury, but he now appears to have moved past the issue. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Exits practice with lower leg issue
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 11:42 AM
Henderson left Monday's practice with a right lower leg issue, Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated reports.
Analysis: More updates will be available after practice regarding the extent of Henderson's injury. As long as the issue doesn't linger, Henderson is on track to combine with Rhamondre Stevenson in a New England backfield that should provide enough touches for both players to merit fantasy lineup consideration this coming season. |
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Lan Larison Lan Larison Not practicing Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:05 AM
Larison (undisclosed) will not practice Monday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Larison is among several Patriots who are banged up and not practicing Monday, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. The running back out of UC Davis is battling for a roster spot and performed well in the Patriots' most recent preseason game, particularly as a pass catcher out of the backfield. New England's preseason finale is set for Thursday, so the hope is Larison will be available to make one more impression on the staff before roster cutdowns. |
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Behren Morton Behren Morton Solid in extended action Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 10:37 PM
Morton completed 13 of 17 passes for 129 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing once for minus-1 yard in the Patriot's 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday.
Analysis: The 2026 seventh-round pick followed Tommy DeVito into the game and finished out the Patriots victory by throwing a game-winning 37-yard touchdown pass to Nick DeGennaro. Given DeVito's experience edge, Morton projects to serve as an emergency third quarterback throughout the 2026 season barring injuries to the former or Drake Maye, but he could play close to the full game in the preseason finale on the road against the Browns on Thursday. |
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Andy Borregales Andy Borregales Bounces back in preseason win
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 10:33 PM
Borregales made his only field-goal attempt, from 41 yards out, and connected on all three extra-point tries in the Patriots' 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday.
Analysis: Borregales was seemingly on at least somewhat shaky ground following a preseason opener against the Colts where he misfired on three field-goal attempts, but the UM product was able to convert every opportunity presented to him Saturday. Borregales does ostensibly have some slack after posting respective 84.4 percent and 96.4 percent success rates on field goals and PATs as a rookie in 2025, and then following it up by making four of six field-goal attempts and all seven extra-point tries in New England's four-game postseason run. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Flashes speed on long TD
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 10:25 PM
Williams brought in two of six targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 24-21 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday.
Analysis: Williams started the game while working with Tommy DeVito as his quarterback, but the duo failed to connect on the first two passes that went the fleet-footed wideout's way on the opening possession. They would eventually make up for it in the latter portion of the second quarter, when Williams hauled in a long pass down the right sideline and took it an additional 35 yards for a 69-yard touchdown. Williams' elite speed is unquestioned, but whether he can develop down-to-down consistency and tunnel up a deep wide-receiver depth chart still remains to be seen. |
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