The Patriots have made some linebacker payments this offseason, adding Robert Spillane and Jack Gibbens and matching the Raiders’ Christian Elliss offer sheet. One of their holdovers will be an odd man out. Ja’Whaun Bentley is expected to be released Friday, ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss tweets. Bentley is under contract for one more season; the Pats would see $4.35MM in cap savings by … [Read more...] about Patriots To Release LB Ja’Whaun Bentley
Panthers Exec: No Milton Williams Agreement Occurred
One of the top storylines coming out of the legal tampering period involved Milton Williams, who was viewed as close to committing to the Panthers before a monster Patriots offer came in. The Patriots ended up using their league-leading cap-space figure to outmuscle the Panthers, but Carolina’s agreement with the top-tier free agent does not appear to have crossed the goal … [Read more...] about Panthers Exec: No Milton Williams Agreement Occurred
Draft Rumors: Visits, Green, Nolen, RBs
As the 2025 NFL Draft continues to draw nigh, teams are beginning to do their due diligence on each prospect, including hosting several for visits. A perfect example of this saw the Saints host a bevy of Longhorns for a dinner last night, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The list of Texas prospects included possible first-rounders cornerback Jahdae Barron and wide … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Visits, Green, Nolen, RBs
Patriots, WR Stefon Diggs Agree To Deal
One of the top remaining players in free agency, wide receiver Stefon Diggs has officially come off the market. First reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Diggs has signed a three-year, $69MM contract to join the Patriots. The deal will include $26MM in guaranteed money. Diggs’ new contract is consistent with what he’s been making since 2022, when he signed a four-year, $96MM … [Read more...] about Patriots, WR Stefon Diggs Agree To Deal
Patriots Showed Interest In LT Cam Robinson
Using a few options at left tackle last season, the Patriots have not yet filled that post this year. The team did not have a chance to make a true pitch to Alaric Jackson or Ronnie Stanley, as both of whom re-signed with their respective teams (the Rams and Ravens) before the legal tampering period. A pursuit of Dan Moore Jr. also ended with a big-ticket Titans deal. It would … [Read more...] about Patriots Showed Interest In LT Cam Robinson
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/24/25
Today’s minor moves: Pittsburgh Steelers Claimed off waivers (from Patriots): G Lecitus Smith Tennessee Titans Claimed off waivers (from Patriots): LB Curtis Jacobs A pair of former Patriots were claimed off waivers today. Lecitus Smith started one of his eight appearances for New England in 2024, although his offensive showing was limited to only five offensive snaps. He … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 3/24/25
Eliot Wolf Addresses Patriots’ Draft Strategy; Team High On Will Campbell, Armand Membou?
Set to select fourth overall in April’s draft, the Patriots are a team to watch closely. New England is not in need of a Day 1 quarterback, something which could lead to favorable circumstances with respect to how the top of the board shakes out in the first round. Still, the team faces a number of roster-building questions in the wake of free agency. The Patriots were busy on … [Read more...] about Eliot Wolf Addresses Patriots’ Draft Strategy; Team High On Will Campbell, Armand Membou?
Patriots To Match Raiders’ Christian Elliss Offer Sheet
Christian Elliss signed an offer sheet with the Raiders last week, leaving the Patriots in position to either match it or allow him to depart without any compensation coming back. New England has taken the former route. The Patriots will match the Elliss offer sheet, as first reported by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. The move locks in the two-year deal which would have otherwise sent him … [Read more...] about Patriots To Match Raiders’ Christian Elliss Offer Sheet
David Andrews Addresses Patriots Release; C Unsure Of Playing Future
After David Andrews was limited to four games last season, the possibility of a release was raised this spring. New head coach Mike Vrabel and the Patriots did indeed elect to cut the veteran center with one year remaining on his deal. Andrews spoke about the decision on his Quick Snap podcast (video link). The 32-year-old acknowledged being released was on the table in the … [Read more...] about David Andrews Addresses Patriots Release; C Unsure Of Playing Future