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Good to go for OTAs
Thu, May 28, 2026, 7:56 PM
Gregory (knee) is participating in OTAs.
Analysis: The defensive tackle was placed on injured reserve in January after New England's AFC divisional-round win over Houston. Gregory recorded eight tackles across seven games for the Patriots last year. |
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Present during OTAs
Thu, May 28, 2026, 7:56 PM
Dial (knee) is participating during the Patriots' OTAs, Sophie Weller of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Dial spent the whole 2025 season on IR after tearing his ACL during training camp, but he's now back on the practice field with his teammates. In his rookie year in 2024, he played 60 snaps on defense and 363 snaps on special teams. |
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Participating in offseason program
Thu, May 28, 2026, 7:46 PM
Vera-Tucker (triceps) is participating in organized team activities, Darren Hartwell and Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston report.
Analysis: Though he's not yet participating in 11-on-11 drills, Vera-Tucker has been good to go for "half-speed periods or periods with no defense," per Perry. The offensive guard missed the entire 2025 campaign with a torn triceps and has played in just 43 regular-season contests since being drafted in the first round by the Jets in 2021. |
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No limits during OTAs
Thu, May 28, 2026, 7:40 PM
Campbell (knee) is participating during the Patriots' OTAs, Darren Hartwell and Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston report.
Analysis: Campbell is taking reps with the first team and is moving well, per Perry. Campbell suffered a torn right MCL in Week 12 at Cincinnati last year, but he was able to return for New England's regular-season finale and postseason run. He just turned 22 in January and will be looking to take a step forward as the Patriots' starting left tackle in 2026. |
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Brock Lampe Brock Lampe On practice field at OTAs
Thu, May 28, 2026, 7:11 PM
Lampe (undisclosed) is participating during the Patriots' OTAs.
Analysis: Lampe spent the entire 2025 season on New England's injured reserve list, but he's apparently now in good enough shape to work with the team in at least a limited capacity. After the Patriots signed fullback Reggie Gilliam to a three-year contract during free agency, Lampe looks like a longshot to make the final 53-man roster for 2026. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Getting in reps during OTAs
Thu, May 28, 2026, 6:33 PM
Jennings (hamstring) is participating during the Patriots' OTAs, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jennings was a scratch for the Super Bowl back in February because of a hamstring issue, but he is now doing drills alongside Rhamondre Stevenson and 2025 second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson and Henderson are essentially locked in as New England's final 53-man roster for 2026, leaving Jennings to compete with rookie seventh-rounder Jam Miller for whatever work is left over. |
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Lan Larison Lan Larison Participating in OTAs
Thu, May 28, 2026, 6:21 PM
Larison (foot) is participating in OTAs, Sophie Weller of Patriots Wire reports.
Analysis: The running back suffered a season-ending foot injury during an August preseason game last year, but he appears to be healthy now. In fact, Larison seems to be leading the competition for the third running back spot behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, per Weller. Jam Miller, Myles Montgomery and Terrell Jennings are also part of that competition. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Bulked up this offseason
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:31 PM
As his second season as a pro approaches, Williams noted Tuesday that he's been working to improve his playing strength, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.
Analysis: To that end, Williams -- who caught 10 of 21 targets for 209 yards and three touchdowns in 17 regular-season contests in 2025 -- said Tuesday that his weight has gone up to 193 pounds after playing at "185 soaking wet" as a rookie. As things stand, Williams is slated to compete for snaps in an already crowded New England WR corps that also includes Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas, but there's been plenty of speculation that the team could trade for Philadelphia's A.J. Brown on or after June 1. If that happens, Williams -- who the Patriots took in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft -- may face a challenging path to steady playing time/targets in 2026. |
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Bumping to center
Thu, May 14, 2026, 6:55 PM
Wilson will move from left guard to center in the upcoming 2026 season, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Wilson started 13 games at left guard as a rookie third-round pick. Now, he'll move to center after the Patriots traded Garrett Bradbury to the Bears this offseason, meaning Wilson will snap the ball to high-school teammate Drake Maye in 2026. |
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Injured at rookie minicamp
Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:35 PM
Hutchins (undisclosed) suffered an injury during Saturday's practice session at rookie minicamp, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Analysis: Hutchins, a 2026 seventh-round pick, is competing to carve out a reserve role in New England's edge rushing corps. He will have plenty of time to heal up in advance of June minicamp activities, though the details and severity of his injury remain undisclosed. A five-year contributor at Boston College, Hutchins wrapped up his senior year in 2025 with 35 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, across 10 appearances. |
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Earns UDFA contract
Fri, May 8, 2026, 7:34 PM
Montgomery signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Montgomery mostly played in a backup role through his first four seasons at between Cincinnati and UCF before stepping up in his fifth year at UCF, rushing 143 times for 705 yards and four touchdowns and adding 17 receptions for 182 yards. The Patriots already have Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson established at the top of the depth chart, so Montgomery needs to contribute on special teams to earn a depth role. |
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Joins Patriots
Fri, May 8, 2026, 7:31 PM
Kibble signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Kibble was a consistent stud for Georgetown -- an FCS school -- over his final three seasons, ultimately capping off his career with 63 receptions for 1,002 yards and four touchdowns over 12 games his senior year. He'll need an outstanding offseason program to break into New England's deep receiver room. |
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Scooped by Patriots
Fri, May 8, 2026, 7:26 PM
Dorner signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Dorner spent three seasons at Division II Shepherd University before transferring to North Texas for his senior season. He didn't need much time to acclimate to the higher level, as he finished second on the team in receptions (56), yards (911) and touchdowns (eight) through 14 games. Dorner joins a deep receiver room, however, meaning he may need to prove himself on special teams. |
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Welcomed by Patriots
Fri, May 8, 2026, 7:20 PM
DeGennaro signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: DeGennaro spent five seasons between Maryland and Richmond before finally settling in at James Madison for the 2025 campaign. He finished with 28 receptions for 500 yards (second on the team) and five touchdowns (tied for first). DeGennaro's team-high 17.4 yards per reception was impressive, and he backed it up with a 4.40 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The late breakout is obviously concerning, but he could find a spot on special teams with a strong offseason program and training camp. |
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Tanner Arkin Tanner Arkin Signs with Patriots
Fri, May 8, 2026, 7:12 PM
Arkin signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent Friday.
Analysis: Arkin's best season was his fifth year at Illinois when he caught 13 passes for 114 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games. He'll have a difficult time securing a spot on the 53-man roster, as the Patriots currently are carrying five tight ends, including Hunter Henry, Julian Hill and rookie third-round pick Eli Raridon. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Past his shoulder issue
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:43 AM
With regard to the right shoulder issue he managed ahead of Super Bowl LX, Maye noted Wednesday that he's doing "great," ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mike Reiss of ESPN previously reported that Maye said he received a pain-killing injection for his throwing shoulder before his team's loss to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, a game in which the QB completed 27 of 43 passing attempts for 295 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Since then, Maye indicates that he's had "no problems at all" on that front while confirming that he didn't require an offseason procedure. As the coming campaign approaches, the Patriots return a number of the key skill players that Maye worked with in 2025, with free-agent addition Romeo Doubs representing a notable addition to a wide receiver corps that no longer includes Stefon Diggs. Additionally, there's plenty of speculation that A.J. Brown could be headed to New England (via a trade with Philadelphia) on or after June 1, and if that ends up being the case, Maye's 2026 fantasy prospects would be boosted by the addition of a true WR1. |
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Kyle Dixon Kyle Dixon Joining Patriots as UDFA
Mon, May 4, 2026, 9:49 AM
The Patriots reportedly gave Dixon -- who is set to join the team as an undrafted free agent -- $252,500 in guaranteed money, per Chad Graff of The Athletic.
Analysis: That figure suggests the 6-foot-4, 220-pounder out of Culver-Stockton could push for a roster spot this summer, but Dixon will have plenty of competition to that end in New England's crowded WR corps, which may still add A.J. Brown via a trade. Graff suggests that Dixon could be developed into a backup for Mack Hollins (6-foot-4, 221 pounds), and if the rookie isn't included on the team's initial 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season, a spot on New England's practice squad is possible. |
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Remains on track for OTAs
Fri, May 1, 2026, 7:41 PM
Vera-Tucker (triceps) is expected to take part in the Patriots' upcoming OTAs, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: New England's OTAs are scheduled to begin in late May, and Vera-Tucker looks like he'll be ready to participate. The offensive guard missed all of last season due to a torn triceps and has played in only 43 regular-season contests (out of a possible 85) across his five NFL campaigns. Vera-Tucker signed a three-year contract with New England in early March and is "highly motivated" to prove himself following his injury struggles, per Daniels. |
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Contract option picked up
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 5:24 PM
The Patriots have exercised Gonzalez's fifth-year contract option, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.
Analysis: As a result of the expected move, Gonzalez -- who was a Pro Bowler last season -- is in line to earn $18.1 million in 2027. Beyond that, it's still plausible that the 2023 third-rounder could land a lucrative extension from the Patriots down the road. Gonzalez is coming of a 2025 regular season in which he recorded a career-high 69 tackles and 10 defensed passes in 14 games, while working as a starting cornerback opposite Carlton Davis. |
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Heads to New England
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 5:47 PM
The Patriots selected Hutchins in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 247th overall.
Analysis: Hutchins spent his entire five-year college career in Boston College and was a regular starter on defense in 2024 and 2025. He ended his senior year with 35 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, across 10 games. Hutchins was mostly used as an edge rusher, and while he was more of a role player during his time at Boston College, he has plenty of experience on special teams that could earn him some playing time in his rookie season in the NFL. Hutchins will spend the offseason and training camp competing against the likes of Elijah Ponder, rookie second-rounder Gabe Jacas and Bradyn Swinson for a rotational spot at edge rusher behind Dre'Mont Jones and Harold Landry. |
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