Patriots UDFA tracker: News, rumors, signings, instant analysis
News, rumors and instant analysis about New England's post-draft roster additions.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 25: A view of New England Patriots helmets on the bench before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the 2026 NFL Draft winding down, teams began turning their attention to rookie free agency. The New England Patriots were no exception, and they will once again be quite busy: the team of head coach Mike Vrabel and quasi-general manager Eliot Wolf has several open spots on its 90-man roster available to be filled.
Even though Vrabel will not be part of the process this weekend for personal reasons, the Patriots remain an attractive landing spot for UDFAs. Just last year, for example, two of their rookie free agent signings — WR Efton Chism and ED Elijah Ponder — were given an opportunity to receive quality snaps in training camp and preseason, and both eventually ended up on the initial roster. Every year is different, of course, but the Patriots under Vrabel and his predecessor Bill Belichick nonetheless remain an organization willing to give unheralded players a fair shot.
Who will get that shot in 2026 will be seen, but we will track all of the signings as well as additional news and rumors right here. Welcome to the 2026 edition of our Patriots Undrafted Free Agency Tracker . Patriots undrafted free agency signings OL Jacob Rizy (Harvard): A versatile player on the interior of the offensive line, who is capable of lining up at center and guard, Rizy combines good size with impressive athleticism.
During the pre-draft process, he registered a 9. 88 Relative Athletic Score. WR Kyle Dixon (Culver-Stockton): Standing at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, Dixon ran a 4.