The Patriots regained an international roster exemption for tackle Lorenz Metz on Tuesday. A futures signing in February after finishing the postseason on the practice squad.

Fullback Jack Westover officially signs exclusive rights tender with Patriots The Patriots tendered Jack Westover ahead of the 2026 league year.

Fullback Jack Westover officially signs exclusive rights tender with Patriots

IMO, if both KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston are available at 31 (unlikely, I know), but taking Boston would potentially stop them from needing AJ Brown, whereas taking Concepcion would keep that possibility more open and give the Pats an insane WR corps if they can pull off the trade.

Kayshon Boutte absent from Patriots workouts amid trade rumors Kayshon Boutte was in Miami this week while teammates began offseason program, with NFL insiders reporting he's been discussed in trade talks this spring.

Kayshon Boutte isn't in New England at the start of the Patriots offseason workout program.

It's interesting timing with trade rumors swirling about A.J. Brown and even Boutte himseld.

Vrabel was asked about Boutte today. Here's more on the situation: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...

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During Tuesday's media availability, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel spoke about the recent "difficult conversations" he's had with his family and the team.

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Patriots draft profile: KC Concepcion might be the best separator in the class Scouting report, bio, NFL outlook and more for the Texas A&M wide receiver.

New from @adambogdan.bsky.social and myself: an in-depth look at KC Concepcion and what he might bring to the Patriots.

Justin Jefferson is a LB prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.23 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 269 out of 3480 LB from 1987 to 2026.

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Pelissero: CB Jermod McCoy may not go in round 1 due to knee injury.

Some @patspulpit.bsky.social housekeeping: tomorrow at 10am ET, we will publish our annual Patriots Big Board.

Omfg

Kayshon Boutte trade rumors reemerge with NFL Draft, possible A.J. Brown move on the horizon For a second straight offseason, there is speculation about the Patriots wide receiver being a trade candidate.

Kayshon Boutte trade rumors reemerge with the NFL Draft and a possible A.J. Brown move on the horizon.

Colts' Alec Pierce missing offseason workouts after ankle surgery Colts WR Alec Pierce recently underwent surgery after playing through nagging ankle pain for much of last season and will be sidelined during offseason workouts.

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce recently underwent surgery after playing through nagging ankle pain for much of last season and will be sidelined during offseason workouts, GM Chris Ballard said Monday. Story via @HolderStephen:

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As of now, Kayvon Thibodeaux is set to play on his $14.751M fifth-year option.

Former LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier underwent tests at the NFL combine that revealed a cyst on his spine, per sources. Doctors say there is no short- or long-term risk for Nussmeier, who is projected a mid-round pick in this week’s NFL Draft.

Fun tool, and interesting top pick for the Patriots: Auburn edge Keldric Faulk at 24%.

Patriots draft profile: Keldric Faulk has a sky-high ceiling on the edge Scouting report, bio, NFL outlook and more for the Auburn edge.

To learn more about Faulk and his Patriots fit, @adambogdan.bsky.social and did a draft profile on him.

I expect the Patriots to redo A.J. Brown’s deal soon after a trade. What his new deal will look like really depends on his willingness to lower his four-year cash intake from $133M. His $33M in full guarantees will remain. What will be his 2026 cap number? Depends on how Pats feel about his knee.

CB Christian Gonzalez, who will soon have his fifth-year option picked up, is present for the first day of the voluntary offseason program.

The soft-spoken Gonzalez, who was named a game captain in the Super Bowl, has been working with Mike Vrabel on growing his leadership.

A.J. Brown is not expected to attend the Eagles' offseason program The current belief around the NFL is that wide receiver A.J.

A.J. Brown is not expected to attend the Eagles' offseason program.

a man in a suit is talking into a microphone while standing in a crowd of people . Alt: a man in a suit is talking into a microphone while standing in a crowd of people .

Draft week! Draft week! Draft week! Draft week!

7-round mock draft: Trade-happy Patriots move out of first round The Patriots make some early trades, fill some holes and go after traits in this simulation.

7-round mock draft 6.0: Trade-happy Patriots move out of first round.

Schefter: AJ Brown likely to be traded to the Patriots post June 1.

Very fair assessment here by Schefter which I fully agree with.

Given how Alex's mock falls, I agree with the Pats trading down and making the pick they do here.

Schefter: Many teams say Chris Brazzell II has elite talent that rivals Jordyn Tyson.

One GM compared him to George Pickens but there are questions about his maturity.

Very cool tool here. I'm the reason Boston is so high, because I've done so many of these drafts.

A few half-formed thoughts on the Patriots entering draft week Some ideas on where they might be headed, and a reminder there are still some intriguing free agents on the market

New Substack: A few half-formed thoughts on the Patriots entering draft week. Going through the five stages of grief regarding Jacob Rodriguez, the idea of using a mid-round pick on a quarterback, and more.

Plus, links of the week, what's next, and one last thing.

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Agreed. The Bengals love hanging in NFL purgatory.

Giants star Dexter Lawrence is being traded to the Bengals in a pre-Draft blockbuster that includes the No. 10 pick heading to the Giants, per me and Mike Garafolo.

NYG gets premium draft compensation, Cincy gets a lynchpin, while Sexy Dexy gets a new, big-money extension.