Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The Patriots signed the veteran tight end to a one-year deal. Ahead of the start of NFL free agency, the Pats Pulpit staff got together to rank the New England Patriots’ free agents according to their perceived importance to the team’s success in 2025. Sitting in the top spot was tight end Austin Hooper, and it seems that the … [Read more...] about Patriots expecting big things out of Austin Hooper in 2025, contract details show
Sunday Patriots Notes: Milton Williams details New England’s free agency pursuit
Eric Canha-Imagn Images Notes and thoughts on the Milton Williams signing, Stefon Diggs visit, and more. The main wave of free agency is in the rearview mirror, but the New England Patriots continue to tinker with their roster as the 2025 NFL league year is underway. While things have slowed down between free agency and the NFL Draft, let’s clean out the notebook to … [Read more...] about Sunday Patriots Notes: Milton Williams details New England’s free agency pursuit
Patriots cut 4 players, including former waiver claim Curtis Jacobs
Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images New England’s roster reduced by four on Friday. The New England Patriots reduced the roster by four entering the weekend. The organization announced the cuts of offensive tackle Caleb Jones, center Lecitus Smith and linebackers Curtis Jacobs and Andrew Parker Jr. on Friday. Jones, 26, joined the practice squad in Foxborough shortly … [Read more...] about Patriots cut 4 players, including former waiver claim Curtis Jacobs
Kenneth Sims, former Patriots first overall draft pick, dead at 65
Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images The first pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, Sims spent eight seasons with the Patriots. Kenneth Sims, who appeared in 75 total games for the New England Patriots in the 1980s, has passed away. As was announced by his college team, the Texas Longhorns, he died Friday at the age of 65. Sims was born on October 31, 1959. Following his high … [Read more...] about Kenneth Sims, former Patriots first overall draft pick, dead at 65
Christian Elliss’ Raiders offer sheet carries reported $4.8 million salary cap charge
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images A restricted free agent Elliss was tendered at the original round level by the Patriots. More details have emerged about the restricted free agent offer sheet Christian Elliss signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran linebacker, who was tendered at the right of first refusal level by the New England Patriots earlier this month, put his … [Read more...] about Christian Elliss’ Raiders offer sheet carries reported $4.8 million salary cap charge
What releasing 4 players, including Curtis Jacobs, means for the Patriots
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Patriots parted ways with four players on Friday. Even with NFL free agency winding down, the New England Patriots continue being active building their roster. As part of that process, the team made a series of moves on Friday. In total, four players were released: the tenures of offensive linemen Caleb … [Read more...] about What releasing 4 players, including Curtis Jacobs, means for the Patriots
Stefon Diggs leaving New England without deal, but talks will reportedly continue
Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Patriots were the first team to express interest in Diggs this free agency. He came, he saw, he left without a deal. Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who the New England Patriots had in town for a free agency visit on Wednesday and Thursday, left Foxboro without a contract. The two sides “[wi]ll keep talking” after what was … [Read more...] about Stefon Diggs leaving New England without deal, but talks will reportedly continue
Patriots free agency signings so far, ranked from least to most exciting
Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images One week into the new league year, the Patriots have brought in a dozen free agents. The first two weeks of NFL free agency are almost in the books, and the New England Patriots have made their fair share of moves. Entering the market as the league leaders in salary cap space, they have brought in 13 players from outside the … [Read more...] about Patriots free agency signings so far, ranked from least to most exciting
What will the Patriots do with their remaining cap space?
Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images With the second week of free agency coming to an end, the Patriots still rank among the NFL leaders in cap space. The New England Patriots entered the offseason as the NFL’s leaders in salary cap space, and they put their vast resources to work right away. As of Friday morning, and including the pre-free agency … [Read more...] about What will the Patriots do with their remaining cap space?