

Phil Perry
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The 2026 Patriots coaching staff 🙌

Eliot Wolf on why the Patriots released Stefon Diggs: “Just a variety of factors, looking at financials, ability… Nothing but respect for Stefon.” Called him a “warrior,” clearly appreciated everything Diggs gave the team in 2025.


Three-time Pro Bowl safety Kevin Byard is signing with the Patriots on a one-year, $9 million deal, per sources. Deal negotiated @DavidMulugheta of @AthletesFirst.




The Patriots are signing Ravens DE Dre'Mont Jones, sources tell The Athletic. Baltimore made a strong push to retain Jones, a midseason trade acquisition, but New England wins out, landing more pass-rushing help.

Indy lands its top target: Free-agent WR Alec Pierce is returning to the Colts with a four-year, $116 million deal, per @PatMcAfeeShow.

ESPN sources: the Raiders agreed to trade five-time Pro-Bowl DE Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks. The trade cannot be processed until next week, but it is in place. And Crosby is expected to be a Raven with two 1s back to Vegas.

Clears the way for Jared Wilson to kick in to center, which is the position the Patriots believed last offseason would ultimately be his best spot. The Patriots also extended interior offensive lineman Ben Brown last season, who has experience at both center and guard.

Comp update: Bears are trading a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Patriots for Garrett Bradbury.

