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Brown (11) celebrates after the win against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sara Marshall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jets steal perfect Hunter Henry successor from Patriots with latest pick</title><link>https://musketfire.com/jets-steal-perfect-hunter-henry-successor-from-patriots-with-latest-pick-01kpyj5d0y1k?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sara Marshall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpyj5d0y1k</guid><description>The Patriots now have to look elsewhere for who could be the right player to replace Hunter Henry in 2027.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:53:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3947,h_2220,x_497,y_618/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kpyjeqmf4fdzrrtp14.jpg" caption="Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) reacts after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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The place to bring in a camp body and potential No. 3 is in undrafted free agency. </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3496,h_1966,x_638,y_149/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kprd9sdza82f3dkgrg.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (QB14) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sara Marshall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Patriots may need to watch rival Bills snag coveted WR prospect before them</title><link>https://musketfire.com/patriots-may-need-to-watch-rival-bills-snag-coveted-wr-prospect-before-them-01kpbhv4qa9r?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mike Luciano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpbhv4qa9r</guid><description>New England Patriots fans need to prepare for the Buffalo Bills possibly drafting wide receiver KC Concepcion before them in the 2026 NFL Draft.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4396,h_2472,x_553,y_151/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kpbknfzcbyshx9f1yj.jpg" caption="Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&amp;M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images] | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Mike Luciano"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NFL analyst just gave the Patriots the perfect blueprint for the 2026 Draft</title><link>https://musketfire.com/nfl-analyst-just-gave-the-patriots-the-perfect-blueprint-for-the-2026-draft-01knsy06y691?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael DeVito</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knsy06y691</guid><description>Patriot Nation should be very happy if Tyler Sullivan&#39;s draft were the Patriots&#39;. He addressed need positions all over the field. Whether Mike Vrabel really feels you should never draft for need or not, he&#39;d be well-advised to follow Sullivan&#39;s model.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1536,h_864,x_740,y_580/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kpa6wwmzh6bcg6a24f.jpg" caption="Sep 7, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael DeVito"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Recent draft visits are a dead giveaway for the Patriots&#39; first-round plans</title><link>https://musketfire.com/recent-draft-visits-are-a-dead-giveaway-for-the-patriots-first-round-plans-01kp6zpxcyw2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sara Marshall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp6zpxcyw2</guid><description>The Patriots focus on bringing in some of the most talented pass rusher of this year&#39;s draft class points to their first-round plan.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_896,h_504,x_941,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kp94932ahse0eszksw.jpg" caption="Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sara Marshall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Super Bowl-winning pass rusher could become the Patriots&#39; next free-agent target</title><link>https://musketfire.com/super-bowl-winning-pass-rusher-could-become-the-patriots-next-free-agent-target-01kp8zxncfzh?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael DeVito</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp8zxncfzh</guid><description>Edge Derek Barnett is no superstar, but he&#39;d give Mike Vrabel another veteran to deploy at the edge. Vrabel&#39;s lackluster free agency at the edge necessitates adding more and better players. He could do worse than signing Barnett.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4365,h_2455,x_0,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kp92n8qg7cewhfw46f.jpg" caption="Nov 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (96) during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael DeVito"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>New blockbuster trade proposal might be too good for Patriots to pass up</title><link>https://musketfire.com/new-blockbuster-trade-proposal-might-be-too-good-for-patriots-to-pass-up-01kp6em03kh1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sara Marshall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp6em03kh1</guid><description>The Patriots need to improve their wide receiver room for the 2026 season, and trading for Brian Thomas Jr. might be their best option.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1563,h_879,x_541,y_170/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kp6fs6bjsq79f0h3ma.jpg" caption="Dec 7, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA;  Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) stands a the line of scrimmage during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sara Marshall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NFL analyst sees bold draft day moves becoming big part of Patriots&#39; plans</title><link>https://musketfire.com/nfl-analyst-sees-bold-draft-day-moves-becoming-big-part-of-patriots-plans-01kp4cbr6b2h?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael DeVito</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp4cbr6b2h</guid><description>The Patriots have numerous weak positions and even more now after free agency. Should they trade up for better players or use their draft picks to fill more of those needs? That is the question for the team now.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:01:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4590,h_2581,x_115,y_23/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kp6vj8k45tfvtrhcrg.jpg" caption="Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel walks on field before Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi&#39;s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael DeVito"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Patriots have obvious draft move that could unlock Drake Maye’s ceiling</title><link>https://musketfire.com/patriots-have-obvious-draft-move-that-could-unlock-drake-maye-s-ceiling-01kp1gw84eey?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sara Marshall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp1gw84eey</guid><description>The Patriots have every reason to seriously consider selecting a top tight end in an early round in this year&#39;s NFL Draft.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3443,h_1936,x_385,y_137/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/49/01kp41kqwmsd9hc17a50.jpg" caption="Nov 8, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Eli Stowers (9) against the Auburn Tigers during pre-game warmups at FirstBank Stadium. 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