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Patriots Free Agency

Dec 22, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) reacts on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Tyreek Hill and 3 other free agents the Patriots should avoid signing in 2026

Sara Marshall

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Feb 20, 2026

Patriots have no reason to chase veteran free agent at a needy position

Graham Wilker

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Feb 19, 2026

Patriots are staring at dream free agent signing to protect Drake Maye for years

Graham Wilker

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Feb 19, 2026

Patriots could finally land defender they chased at trade deadline in free agency

Sara Marshall

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Feb 19, 2026

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) signals a first down after a catch Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, against the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Patriots have solid George Pickens backup plan for Drake Maye in free agency

Sara Marshall

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Feb 19, 2026

Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after catching a pass against Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) (obscured) during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Longtime dream free agent might not be the right fix Patriots need right now

Graham Wilker

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Feb 18, 2026

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku

Patriots should not consider signing veteran tight end after recent announcement

Ryan O'Leary

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Feb 18, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) celebrates as time winds down in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The Bengals begin the season with a 17-16 win over the Browns.

Franchise tag buzz could wreck Patriots hopes of signing top pass rusher

Michael DeVito

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Feb 18, 2026

Jan 9, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa (57) following the game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

3 overlooked defensive free agents the Patriots could target in free agency

Graham Wilker

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Feb 17, 2026

Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Patriots can correct a costly draft miss by landing the player they passed on

Sara Marshall

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Feb 17, 2026

Sep 7, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) leaves the field after losing to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Robert Griffin III suggests free agency splash move Patriots should run from

Sara Marshall

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Feb 17, 2026

Sep 14, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) takes the field for a game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Dolphins salary cap purge hands Patriots a seasoned pass rusher to sign

Sara Marshall

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Feb 16, 2026

Sep 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Patriots suggested free agency move could push Drake Maye over Super Bowl hump

Sara Marshall

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Feb 15, 2026

Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith (72) walks the sidelines Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

Patriots' offensive line needs could be solved by these must-watch free agents

Jack Aylmer

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Feb 14, 2026

Baltimore Ravens - Tight End Isaiah Likely

Patriots have perfect Austin Hooper replacement who can elevate Drake Maye

Graham Wilker

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Feb 14, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

3 offensive playmakers the Patriots could snag without breaking the bank

Graham Wilker

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Feb 12, 2026

Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins (21) celebrates an interception against the New York Jets during the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Patriots top free agents they can’t afford to lose before 2026 free agency opens

Sara Marshall

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Feb 12, 2026

Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Patriots free agent plans could hinge on these rumored 2026 cap casualties

Graham Wilker

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Feb 11, 2026

Dallas Cowboys - Wide Receiver George Pickens

Top Patriots free agency candidates could be tagged sooner rather than later

Graham Wilker

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Feb 10, 2026

Nov 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jaelan Phillips (50) against the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

PFF says impressive veteran edge rusher makes sense for Patriots in 2026

Michael DeVito

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Feb 10, 2026

Dec 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins (21) celebrates an interception against the New York Jets during the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 Patriots who could turn Super Bowl LX into a free agency goldmine

Matt Conner

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Feb 8, 2026

Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

NFL analysts can’t stop linking top-tier free agents to the Patriots

Graham Wilker

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Feb 2, 2026

Dallas Cowboys v Denver Broncos - NFL 2025

Patriots might already be eliminated from signing big-time free agent next offseason

Sara Marshall

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Nov 21, 2025

Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions

Lions' roster misstep could hand Patriots the defensive star they were missing

Sara Marshall

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Aug 30, 2025

New England Patriots v Cincinnati Bengals

Patriots fans blindsided by shocking Jabrill Peppers decision

Lior Lampert

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Aug 29, 2025

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Mike Vrabel teases potential Patriots target after Raiders' shocking release

Graham Wilker

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Jul 26, 2025

Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Brandon Scherff (68) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

NFL voices push Patriots to sign 5-time Pro Bowler as OL panic grows

Michael DeVito

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Jun 24, 2025

Za'Darius Smith could be the perfect free agent addition.

Patriots still have time to grab these free agents before a telling 2025 season

Graham Wilker

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Jun 20, 2025

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