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Last Updated: Tue Apr 28, 2026, 2:47 PM

New England Patriots

-- Patriots Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Christian Gonzalez --
Tue Apr 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have picked up CB Christian Gonzalez’s 5th-year contract option.

-- Patriots Release Elijah Mitchell --
Tue Apr 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have released veteran RB Elijah Mitchell.

-- Patriots Shopping Kayshon Boutte --
Mon Apr 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte’s name has come up in trade talks with Boutte entering the final year of his rookie contract.

-- A.J. Brown Likely to Become a Patriot After June 1st --
Mon Apr 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Eagles WR A.J. Brown is likely to become a New England Patriot post June 1st, per sources.

-- Patriots Hosting Jalon Daniels --
Fri Apr 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas QB Jalon Daniels is visiting with the New England Patriots, a source said.

-- Patriots Name Shane Bowen --
Fri Apr 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have named Shane Bowen Defensive Analyst.

-- A.J. Brown Heading to the Patriots? --
Sun Apr 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports several anonymous NFL executives believe Eagles WR A.J. Brown will be traded to the Patriots in June.

-- Stephon Gilmore Retires --
Thu Apr 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Patriots veteran CB Stephon Gilmore has retired after 13 seasons in the NFL.

-- Stefon Diggs Watch --
Tue Mar 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent WR Stefon Diggs may have to wait a little bit before he signs in free agency.

-- Patriots Sign One --
Mon Mar 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent OT James Hudson.

-- Patriots Release Joshua Dobbs --
Mon Mar 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have released QB Joshua Dobbs after the being unable to find a trade partner.

-- Patriots Sign Kindle Vildor --
Thu Mar 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent CB Kindle Vildor to a one-year contract.

-- Panthers Re-Sign One --
Fri Mar 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have re-signed LB Claudin Cherelus.

-- Patriots Sign Two --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agents TE Julian Hill and S Mike Brown.

-- Jack Gibbens a UFA --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports RFA LB Jack Gibbens did not receive a restricted tender from the Patriots, making him a UFA.

-- Patriots Sign Kevin Byard --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent S Kevin Byard to a one-year, $9 million contract.

-- Patriots Sign K.J. Britt --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have agreed to sign free-agent LB K.J. Britt to a one-year contract.

-- Patriots Cool on a A.J. Brown Trade --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports a New England Patriots trade for WR A.J. Brown is now on the back burner. WR Romeo Doubs is expected to fill the role voided by the release of WR Stefon Diggs.

-- Patriots Release Anfernee Jennings --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have released DE Anfernee Jennings, which frees up $3.9 million in salary cap space and only leaves behind a $1 million dead cap charge.

-- Patriots Sign Romeo Doubs --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have agreed to sign free-agent WR Romeo Doubs to a four-year contract worth roughly $70 million.

-- Patriots Sign Alijah Vera-Tucker --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have agreed to sign free-agent OG Alijah Vera-Tucker top a three-year, $42 million contract worth up to $48 million.

-- Patriots Sign Reggie Gilliam --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have agreed to sign free-agent FB Reggie Gilliam to a three-year contract worth up to $12 million, including $6 million guaranteed.

-- Patriots Sign Dre'Mont Jones --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent DL Dre'Mont Jones to a three-year, $39 million contract.

-- Patriots Re-Sign Jack Westover --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Mas Live reports the New England Patriots are retaining their young fullback, tendering ERFA FB Jack Westover a contract.

-- Patriots Release Jahlani Tavai --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have released LB Jahlani Tavai.

-- Patriots Refusing to Give Up a 1st-Rounder for A.J. Brown --
Sat Mar 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Josina Anderson reports at some point in the latest talks between the Eagles and Patriots, an adjustment to a multi-asset asking price was floated. However, New England’s maintained they’re not giving up a first-round pick for WR A.J. Brown, per league source.

-- Patriots Trade Garrett Bradbury --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have acquired C Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.

-- Patriots Re-Sign Tommy DeVito --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have re-signed QB Tommy DeVito to a two-year, $7.4 million contract.

-- Patriots Sign One --
Thu Mar 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent LB Jesse Luketa to a one-year contract.

-- Alex Austin a UFA --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the New England Patriots will not tender RFA CB Alex Austin, making him a UFA.

-- Patriots Release Stefon Diggs --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have released veteran WR Stefon Diggs.

-- Patriots Pursue a Trade for A.J. Brown, But... --
Sat Feb 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports the Patriots have explored a trade for WR A.J. Brown, but feel the Eagles’ asking price is not serious.

-- Patriots Could Be Eyeing A.J. Brown --
Fri Feb 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the New England Patriots will likely be active in trade discussions for Eagles WR A.J. Brown.

-- Stefon Diggs Could be Released --
Fri Feb 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports one league source expects the New England Patriots to release WR Stefon Diggs unless they’re able to dramatically lower his cap hit with a reworked contract.

-- Patriots Release Antonio Gibson --
Mon Feb 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have released RB Antonio Gibson.

-- Patriots Name B.J. Edmonds --
Mon Feb 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have named B.J. Edmonds Defensive Assistant.

-- Patriots Name Zak Kuhr --
Tue Feb 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New England Patriots LBs coach Zak Kuhr, who was the interim defensive coordinator last season, is having the interim title pulled and now becoming the full-time defensive coordinator.

-- Drake Maye Played Through Shoulder Injury --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots QB Drake Maye says his shoulder injury was significant heading into the Super Bowl. He took a pain-killing shot in order to play, but does not expect to require surgery on the shoulder.

-- Patriots Super Bowl LX Inactives --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports today's New England Patriots inactive players include: QB Tommy DeVito (3rd QB), WR Efton Chism, OL Caedan Wallace, OT Marcus Bryant, LB Bradyn Swinson, TE C.J. Dippre, and CB Kobee Minor.

-- Patriots Friday Injury Update --
Fri Feb 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee), LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) are questionable to play in the Super Bowl.

-- Patriots Thursday Injury Update - Maye Practices --
Thu Feb 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) did not practice on Thursday. OT Morgan Moses (rest), LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited. QB Drake Maye (right shoulder) and DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) fully practiced.

-- Patriots Wednesday Injury Update - Maye Practices --
Wed Feb 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Robert Spillane (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. LB Harold Landry (knee) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited. QB Drake Maye (right shoulder) and DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) fully practiced.

-- Robert Spillane Confident He Plays This Week --
Wed Feb 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots LB Robert Spillane (ankle) says he’s confident he will play in the Super Bowl against the Seahawks despite an ankle injury that left him in question.

-- Drake Maye Injury Update --
Tue Feb 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports concerns about QB Drake Maye's (shoulder) shoulder have diminished after the New England Patriots quarterback and coaching staff all downplayed the injury. During Super Bowl XL Opening Night, Maye said he felt good after Monday's throwing session. "I feel good. I'll be just fine," Maye said. "I threw a good bit. I threw as much as I would at a normal practice. I felt great and looking forward to getting back out there Wednesday and Thursday for practice and Friday to get ready for a normal week of prep."

-- Patriots Friday Injury Update - Maye & Hollins Questionable --
Fri Jan 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Thayer Munford (knee/illness), LB Robert Spillane (ankle), OT Morgan Moses (rest), TE Hunter Henry (rest), RB Terrell Jennings (passed concussion protocol), WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) and QB Drake Maye (right shoulder/illness), and DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) are questionable to play in the Super Bowl.

-- Drake Maye Sits Friday --
Fri Jan 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (illness) did not practice on Friday.

-- Patriots Thursday Injury Update - Maye & Hollins Limited --
Thu Jan 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Thayer Munford (knee/illness), and LB Robert Spillane (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. OT Morgan Moses (rest), TE Hunter Henry (rest), RB Terrell Jennings (passed concussion protocol), WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) and QB Drake Maye (right shoulder) were limited. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) fully practiced.

-- Patriots Wednesday Injury Update - Maye & Hollins Limited --
Wed Jan 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots TE Hunter Henry (rest), LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Morgan Moses (rest), OT Thayer Munford (knee/illness), and LB Robert Spillane (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) and QB Drake Maye (right shoulder) were limited. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) and RB Terrell Jennings (passed concussion protocol) fully practiced.

-- Drake Maye Dinged --
Tue Jan 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports it sounds like New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (shoulder) will play in the Super Bowl and should be fine.

-- Mack Hollins Will Play Today --
Sun Jan 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) is active and will play today against the Broncos.

-- Patriots Activate Mack Hollins --
Sat Jan 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have activated WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) from injured reserve.

-- Two Patriots Downgraded to OUT --
Sat Jan 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (concussion protocol) and DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) have been downgraded to OUT for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

-- Patriots Friday Injury Update - Hollins Questionable --
Fri Jan 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) is OUT. LB Marte Mapu (hip), WR Mack Hollins (abdomen), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion protocol), and DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) are questionable to play this week. Hollins fully practiced on Friday.

-- Patriots Thursday Injury Update - Hollins & Henry Limited; Henderson Practices --
Thu Jan 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee), C Garrett Bradbury (illness), and LB Marte Mapu (hip) did not practice on Thursday. WR Mack Hollins (abdomen), CB Carlton Davis (concussion), LB Christian Elliss (hip), TE Hunter Henry (rest), OT Morgan Moses (rest), and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring), RB TreVeyon Henderson (shoulder), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion), and LB Robert Spillane (hand) fully practiced.

-- Mack Hollins Watch --
Thu Jan 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

MassLive reports Patriots WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) is putting on his cleats at his locker. Thus, it appears he’ll be out at practice in some capacity.

-- Patriots Wednesday Injury Update - Henry Limited; Henderson Practices --
Wed Jan 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) and LB Marte Mapu (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. CB Carlton Davis (concussion), LB Christian Elliss (hip), TE Hunter Henry (rest), OT Morgan Moses (rest), and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring), RB TreVeyon Henderson (shoulder), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion), and LB Robert Spillane (hand) fully practiced.

-- Rhamondre Stevenson Injures Eye --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (eye) is questionable to return to today's game against the Texans with an eye injury.

-- Christian Gonzalez Will Play This Week --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday against the Texans.

-- Patriots Friday Injury Update --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), LB Harold Landry (knee), and CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) are questionable to play this week.

-- Patriots Thursday Injury Update - Henry Practices --
Thu Jan 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots OT Morgan Moses (knee), OT Thayer Munford (knee), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), and LB Harold Landry (knee) were limited in practice on Thursday. CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion), DL Khyiris Tonga (foot), and CB Alex Austin (wrist) fully practiced.

-- Patriots Wednesday Injury Update - Henry Limited --
Wed Jan 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots OT Morgan Moses (knee) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion), LB Harold Landry (knee), and DL Khyiris Tonga (foot) were limited. CB Alex Austin (wrist) fully practiced.

-- Terrell Jennings Designated to Return --
Wed Jan 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have designated RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) to return from injured reserve.

-- Christian Gonzalez Expected to Practice Wednesday --
Wed Jan 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports Patriots HC Mike Vrabel says CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) will be on the practice field today. Vrabel: “I do anticipate him being out there.”

-- Christian Gonzalez in Concussion Protocol --
Mon Jan 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) is in concussion protocol.

-- Christian Gonzalez Injured --
Mon Jan 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (possible concussion) did not return to last night's game against the Chargers after suffering a possible concussion.

-- Kayshon Boutte Active Tonight --
Sun Jan 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is active for tonight's game against the Chargers.

-- Stefon Diggs Crime Update --
Sat Jan 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the arraignment in New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs’ criminal case has been delayed from January 23rd until February 13th.

-- Patriots Friday Injury Update - Boutte Questionable --
Fri Jan 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots DL Khyiris Tonga (foot) is OUT. OT Thayer Munford (knee), WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), CB Alex Austin (wrist), and LB Harold Landry (knee) are questionable to play this week. Boutte was limited on Friday.

-- Patriots Thursday Injury Update - Boutte Limited --
Thu Jan 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots C Garrett Bradbury (illness), OT Thayer Munford (knee), OT Vederian Lowe (illness), and DL Khyiris Tonga (foot) did not practice on Thursday. WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), CB Alex Austin (wrist), LB Harold Landry (knee), and OL Jared Wilson (concussion) were limited. LB Robert Spillane (ankle), LB Anfernee Jennings (illness), LB Jack Gibbens (elbow), TE Hunter Henry (rest), and OT Morgan Moses (illness) fully practiced.

-- Patriots Wednesday Injury Update --
Wed Jan 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots C Garrett Bradbury (illness), LB Anfernee Jennings (illness), OT Vederian Lowe (illness), OT Morgan Moses (illness), and DL Khyiris Tonga (foot) did not practice on Wednesday. CB Alex Austin (wrist), LB Jack Gibbens (elbow), TE Hunter Henry (rest), LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Thayer Munford (knee), LB Robert Spillane (ankle), and OL Jared Wilson (concussion) were limited.

-- Patriots Will Play Starters This Week --
Wed Dec 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel said the team’s starters will play this week against the Dolphins.

-- Christian Barmore Facing a Domestic Assault Charge --
Wed Dec 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

WCVB-TV reports New England Patriots DT Christian Barmore is facing a domestic assault charge, according to court documents out of Attleborough District Court.

-- Stefon Diggs Facing Felony Charges --
Tue Dec 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Boston25News.com reports New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges. The alleged assault took place on Tuesday, December 2nd, after the Patriots beat the Giants on Monday Night Football. Diggs’ attorney said Diggs is in talks with the alleged victim to settle out of court. Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned on January 23rd, two days before the AFC Championship Game.

-- Patriots IR Mack Hollins --
Sat Dec 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have placed WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) on injured reserve.

-- Patriots Extend Ben Brown --
Tue Dec 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports OL Ben Brown has signed a two-year contract extension with a maximum value of $6.6 million with the New England Patriots, per sources. The base value is closer to $5 million.

-- Patriots IR Terrell Jennings --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have placed RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) on Injured Reserve, as he deals with a concussion, a source said. He’s out the next four games, but should return for the playoffs.

-- Patriots IR Will Campbell --
Wed Nov 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have placed OT Will Campbell (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Patriots IR Milton Williams --
Sat Nov 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have placed DT Milton Williams (ankle) on injured reserve due to a high ankle sprain, sidelining him for a minimum of four games.

-- Rob Gronkowski Officially Retires --
Mon Nov 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran free-agent TE Rob Gronkowski has retired from the NFL after 11 seasons. He hasn't played in the NFL for the past four seasons. Gronkowski will sign a one-day contract to retire as a Patriot on Wednesday.

-- Patriots Elevate D'Ernest Johnson --
Sat Nov 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have elevated RB D'Ernest Johnson to the active roster.

-- Patriots Sign D'Ernest Johnson to Practice Squad --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran free-agent RB D'Ernest Johnson has signed with the New England Patriots’ practice squad.

-- Who the Patriots Are Targeting Via Trade --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots will most likely target a running back and a veteran pass rusher in the trade market before the November 4th deadline.

-- Patriots Trade Kyle Dugger --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired S Kyle Dugger and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

-- Patriots Trade Keion White --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have acquired DE Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

-- Patriots Extend Marcus Jones --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed PR/WR Marcus Jones to a three-year contract extension.

-- Patriots RB Snap Count Watch --
Mon Oct 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson played 46 (72%) of 64 snaps on Sunday, while rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson played 19 (30%).

-- Antonio Gibson Lost for the Season --
Mon Oct 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (knee) suffered a torn ACL Sunday night against the Bills, ending his season.

-- No Cut in Playing Time for Rhamondre Stevenson --
Fri Sep 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel says RB Rhamondre Stevenson won’t be punished by cutting his playing time for the two fumbles last week. Business as usual at running back for the Patriots.
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-- Patriots DC Terrell Williams Has Prostrate Cancer --
Fri Sep 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel says DC Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Williams has been away from the team since mid-September and will remain away for the time being getting treatment, per Vrabel.

-- Will TreVeyon Henderson Start This Week? --
Wed Sep 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports in the tackling/ball-carrier drill at Wednesday’s practice, New England Patriots rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson is the first tailback to rep, followed by RB Antonio Gibson, then RB Rhamondre Stevenson.

-- Rhamondre Stevenson Benched After Second Fumble, But... --
Mon Sep 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson had two fumbles on Sunday, including one at the Steelers’ goal-line, and he has now coughed the ball up nine times since the start of the 2024 season. HC Mike Vrabel said that the Patriots need Stevenson to clean up that aspect of his game. “We were so excited about him and everybody is excited about him, the fans are, and we know what his capabilities are, and we’ve got to get him back,” Vrabel said. “We need him. We absolutely need him. You see what he was able to do for us last week, his ability to make some plays. Again, we’ll just have to look at the technique and we’ll have to look at the ball security, but we’re going to need him. We need his ability, but we also need to take care of the football. It’s a long answer to tell you that I’m not really sure 20 minutes after the game what we’re going to do, but we need him because he helped us win the game last week, and it was a different story today.” Stevenson’s goal-line fumble in the third quarter was the last time he touched the ball on Sunday and next Sunday’s backfield workload will be telling about how the Patriots plan to handle things for the rest of the year.

-- Patriots Trade Ja'Lynn Polk --
Sat Sep 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the New Orleans Saints have acquired WR Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder - IR) and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick.

-- Kendrick Bourne to Take His Time --
Wed Sep 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent WR Kendrick Bourne will not sign with a team this week and will take the weekend to decide which team is the best fit for him, according to a source. He met with the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders this week.

-- Kayshon Boutte Makes a Stunning Turnaround --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte had a stunning offseason turnaround. It has resulted in him being named a starter.

-- Christian Gonzalez Injury Watch --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez’s (hamstring) hamstring injury has been tricky and the timetable on his return is tough to pin down.

-- TreVeyon Henderson Excites Patriots --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the New England Patriots are ecstatic over rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson, so don’t be surprised if he turns into their lead option.

-- Patriots Release Jabrill Peppers --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have released veteran S Jabrill Peppers.

-- Kendrick Bourne to Tour --
Thu Aug 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent WR Kendrick Bourne is visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Monday and Washington Commanders on Tuesday, a source said. The framework of a deal is in place for both, just in case.

-- Patriots Claim Tommy DeVito --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have claimed QB Tommy DeVito off waivers from the Giants.

-- Patriots Release Kendrick Bourne --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots are releasing veteran WR Kendrick Bourne, per sources. After missing most of camp with a foot injury, Bourne is healthy and wanted a fresh start.

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