Coming off a stunning 14-3 season and Super Bowl LX loss to Seattle under first-year HC Mike Vrabel. Drake Maye is the franchise QB (MVP runner-up).
| Round 1 | #31 |
| Round 2 | #63 |
| Round 3 | #95 |
| Round 4 | #125 (from Bears), #131 |
| Round 5 | #171 |
| Round 6 | #191 (from Chiefs), #198 (from Vikings), #202 (from Steelers), #212 |
| Round 7 | #247 |
Traded C Garrett Bradbury to CHI for 2027 5th-rounder. Extra 4th (CHI via KC trade). Extra 6ths from KC (Joshua Uche trade), MIN, PIT (Kyle Dugger trade), SF (Keion White trade).
Important Needs
Morgan Moses is 34 years old and while he played all 21 games effectively in 2025, he is not a long-term answer at RT.
Released Stefon Diggs ($26M cap hit was untenable) and signed Romeo Doubs (4yr/$80M) as the replacement.
Released Jahlani Tavai, and Jack Gibbens (10 starts, 90 tackles in 2025) remains unsigned as an RFA.
Depth Needs
Signed Alijah Vera-Tucker (3yr/$42M) to play LG, moving Jared Wilson from LG to C (replacing traded Garrett Bradbury).
Milton Williams and Christian Barmore form a solid starting duo, but lost run-stuffing DT Khyiris Tonga to KC in free agency.
- Released WR Stefon Diggs (cap savings from $26.5M hit) — elevated WR need
- Signed WR Romeo Doubs (4yr/$80M from GB) — partially fills WR void but not a true WR1
- Signed EDGE Dre'Mont Jones (3yr/$39.5M from BAL) — helps but EDGE still top need
- Lost EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson to Washington (1yr/$12M) — significant pass-rush loss (7.5 sacks)
- Released EDGE Anfernee Jennings — saved $3.8M cap, further thins edge depth
Under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots run a multiple defense that leans 3-4 with versatile edge rushers. Full scheme analysis →
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