Patriots links 4/07/26: Pats must nail late-round drafting
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DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30, 2018: Assistant general manager Eliot Wolf of the Cleveland Browns on the field prior to a preseason game against the Detroit Lions on August 30, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Cleveland won 35-16. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) TEAM TALK Patriots updated Free Agency Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker .
Evan Lazar ‘s EDGE Tiers: Ranking the top 15 Edge Rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft. Alexandra Franciso reports the Pats will host a “Pawtriots” dog adoption event during Day 3 of the draft. LOCAL LINKS Alex Barth ’s Patriots Draft Preview 2026: Linebackers .
Will the Patriots just look to add more depth or get aggressive, adding a rotational player now, with an eye on long-term development into the team’s top LB. Ian Logue reports the Pats continue their offseason roster shake-up, parting ways with LB Marte Mapu . Ethan Hurwitz ’ Patriots Draft Preview at Linebacker: Current depth, Potential prospect fits; More.
Tom E. Curran ’s Patriots 2026 roster reset: Defensive line depth is a sneaky need behind Milton Williams and Christian Barmore. Jerry Thornton ’s Patriots 2026 Draft Preview: Edge .