Patriots links 5/01/26: Which newbies will contribute in 2026?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Gabe Jacas #DL44 of Illinois speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images TEAM TALK Press Conferences: Dre’Mont Jones – Alijah Vera-Tucker . (19 min.

video) Patriots Unfiltered: Gronk to Pats HOF, draft/reported UDFA analysis , offseason talk. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Mark Daniels breaks down the current roster by position group here’s where the team stands post-draft. Ethan Hurwitz considers how many Patriots rookies will actually make an impact in 2026 — and where.

Mark Morse cleans out the Patriots notebook after the draft: There is no requirement for their top three picks to see significant playing time in their rookie year. Sit, learn, and develop. More.

Doug Kyed hears from veteran free-agent additions OLB Dre’Mont Jones and G Alijah Vera-Tucker , as the offseason workout program wrapped up for the week. Both are hoping to achieve playoff aspirations. Mike D’Abate finds Pro Bowl G Alijah Vera-Tucker excited about playoff football possibility with the Pats.