Patriots links 4/08/26: Best DT fits, trade targets, 1st-round WR?

TEAM TALK Patriots updated Free Agency Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker . Roster Move: Patriots trade LB Marte Mapu to the Texans. Mike Dussault reports on the Patriots receiving multiple ‘ People’s Telly Awards ’ nominations.

Patriots Unfiltered: Draft buzz, league/team updates , biggest needs/missing pieces; More. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Mike Reiss gives us the latest Patriots updates, intel, buzz ahead of the Draft: Patriots hosted 26 players at their local pro day Tuesday. Sophie Weller talks with Julian Edelman, who breaks down his thoughts on the Pats’ 2026 signings so far.

Phil Perry looks into the best Defensive Tackle fits for the Patriots in the Draft. “…having another capable option in the rotation could prove valuable at a spot where Mike Vrabel will want to keep his bigger bodies fresh on the defensive side. ” Aaliyan Mohammed spotlights potential trade target, Edge Kayvon Thibodeax : The Pats need pass-rush help, and the Giants have a player they’re willing to trade.

Karen Guregian explains why Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion makes sense for the Patriots at No. 31. Yago Antunes urges the Patriots to be aggressive in the draft and trade up from the back of the first round to secure a true WR1.