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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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Lan Larison Lan Larison Lead candidate for No. 3 role
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 5:59 PM
Larison is part of the competition for the No. 3 running back role, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson are the Patriots' unquestioned top two backs, and Terrell Jennings (undisclosed) was the favorite for the primary depth role before being placed on injured reserve Thursday. Jennings' misfortune boosts Larison's chances of earning a spot on the 53-man roster, and he'll have to continue to battle Jam Miller, Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty. |
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Practicing Thursday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 5:06 PM
Wilson (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Wilson appears to have recovered from the knee injury that was plaguing him throughout training camp and is back on the field. The starting center's return to action will lead to Ben Brown returning to a second-team role, although it remains to be seen who'll see the most reps between the two in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Colts. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Lands on injured reserve
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 3:14 PM
Jennings (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Analysis: Jennings will miss the entire season as a result of his placement on IR. He had been the favorite to secure the third spot on New England's running back depth chart behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. That spot will now go to one of Lan Larison, Jam Miller, Hassan Haskins or the newly signed JaMycal Hasty, unless the Patriots add another backfield option. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Top target during joint practice
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:48 PM
Brown remained the Patriots' No. 1 option in the passing game during Tuesday's joint practice with the Colts, Ethan Hurwitz of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Brown started his day off by beating Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner in a 1-on-1 situation, and once full squad reps began, the wide receiver was heavily targeted. The 29-year-old is entering his first season in Josh McDaniels' offense, working with emerging star Drake Maye at quarterback. Brown and Maye connected five times at practice Tuesday, including a 10-yard score on an in-breaking route where Brown split two defenders to reach paydirt. The wide receiver and the Eagles had grown tired of each other after a four-season marriage in Philadelphia from 2022-2025, and Brown will now provide the Patriots with a clear No. 1 option in their passing game after being traded June 1. He has recorded four straight 1,000-plus yard campaigns and has finished with seven or more receiving touchdowns in six of his seven NFL seasons leading into 2026. |
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JaMycal Hasty JaMycal Hasty Inks deal with New England
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:16 PM
Hasty and the Patriots agreed on a one-year contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Hasty will return to the Patriots after spending the 2025 campaign on the Dolphins' practice squad following his release by New England last August. The running back appeared in 15 regular-season contests with the Patriots in 2024, compiling 69 yards on 20 carries while also reeling in 10 of 12 targets for 59 yards and a score. Hasty was also utilized on special teams, registering 238 kickoff-return yards, and his best path towards making New England's initial 53-man roster in 2026 is as a special-teams asset. |
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Hassan Haskins Hassan Haskins Picked up by Pats
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 4:04 PM
New England signed Haskins on Wednesday.
Analysis: In a corresponding transaction, the Patriots waived running back Myles Montgomery (undisclosed) with an injury designation. Haskins suited up in 12 games with the Chargers in 2025, handling 17 total carries for 47 yards and catching all four of his total targets for 13 yards. He also handled some kick return duties. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Shining in red zone
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:03 PM
Stevenson has shined in red-zone drills and as a receiver at training camp, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Stevenson was a standout in Tuesday's joint practice with the Colts, skying over a defender for a touchdown catch in the end zone, while making "multiple nice plays" throughout the day, per Daniels. While TreVeyon Henderson is the shiny 2025 early-round pick, Stevenson has been the steady presence atop the depth chart this summer after he averaged a strong 4.6 yards per carry across 14 regular-season appearances last season. Stevenson also played 70 percent of the offensive snaps to Henderson's 32 percent during New England's playoff run. Stevenson is still being drafted after Henderson in fantasy and looks like one of the better value picks in the middle rounds, especially after he had a career year as a receiver in 2025, averaging 10.8 yards on 32 catches during the regular season. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Game slowing down in Year 2
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:29 PM
Coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that the game is starting to slow down for Henderson as he enters his second season, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Analysis: Henderson has remained hit-or-miss in pass protection during training camp, but he continues to make plays in the passing game and break off long runs as a rusher. The problem for Henderson is Rhamondre Stevenson has done nothing to lose his spot atop the depth chart as the Patriots' RB1 after averaging 4.6 yards per carry across 14 regular-season games last season. Henderson played just 31.4 percent of the offensive snaps during New England's playoff run last season and figures to open 2026 as a low-volume, big-play threat. If Stevenson starts off slow or gets injured, Henderson has the talent to flip the backfield roles. Henderson is shaping up as an upside fantasy pick who is currently being drafted ahead of Stevenson. |
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Doesn't practice Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 6:11 PM
Gonzalez (undisclosed) did not participate in Tuesday's training camp practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gonzalez appeared to pick up a minor injury toward the tail end of Monday's practice, but the 2023 first-rounder is also in the midst of contract extension talks with the Patriots in an effort to become the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. It's unclear whether Gonzalez will be available for Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts. |
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