Patriots links 4/21/26: Edge, OL depth on blueprint to bolster roster

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 29: Michael Onwenu #50 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during warm ups prior to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Florida Gators at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) | Getty Images TEAM TALK Patriots updated Free Agency Tracker and Mock Draft Tracker . Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Primer and ways to watch.

Photos: Patriots begin Phase 1 of the offseason training program. LOCAL LINKS Alex Barth ranks the Patriots’ biggest roster needs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, beginning with what’s not a need. Mark Morse tries to figure out what the Patriots draft strategy will be: Balancing needs, best available talent, and the 2026/27 roster picture.

Doug Kyed selects one offensive tackle for the Patriots in each round of the draft. Jerry Thornton ’s Patriots 2026 Draft Preview: Offensive tackle . Andrew Callahan picks out one edge rusher for Patriots in each round of the draft.

Ethan Hurwitz selects one Patriots DT target for each round of the NFL draft. Graham Wilker highlights Washington RB Jonah Coleman , a running back prospect could give the Patriots’ offense a dangerous new identity. Dakota Randall relays Adam Schefter, who identifies Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor as a prospect whom New England could target late in the first round.