New England Patriots links 6/23/25 - Peppers, Dugger, Barmore, White fit ‘aggressive’ mode defense

New England Patriots links 6/23/25 - Peppers, Dugger, Barmore, White fit ‘aggressive’ mode defense
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Daily news and links for Monday

TEAM TALK

  • Patriots sign fourth-round draft pick S Craig Woodson.
  • Patriots All Access: Offseason recap, Hunter Henry 1-on-1, David Andrews announces retirement. (19 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

  • Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Who is Patriots rookie pass rusher Bradyn Swinson? Mike Vrabel brought the rookies to a Red Sox game and visit Celtics headquarters last week; Meaning behind Kyle Williams choosing to wear No. 18; More.
  • Ian Logue steps up and in for this week’s Sunday Patriots News: Mood in Foxboro is ‘palpable’; Craig Woodson, TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson; More.
  • Ian Logue’s Patriots news & roster notes: Insider projects interesting roster longshots; Camp Standouts, jersey controversy, and surprise cuts emerging.
  • Brian HinesSunday Patriots Notes: Stefon Diggs seeing the ‘dawg’ in quarterback Drake Maye.
  • Phil Perry’s NFL playmaker rankings: Despite upgrades, Patriots have long way to go. New England still has one of the worst skill position groups in football.
  • Karen Guregian notes how Patriots coaches love talking about having a ‘violent’ defense. The players have clearly embraced the mantra.
  • Oliver Thomas writes how with help from his coaches, Keion White can see the destination.
  • Mike D’Abate reports how Matthew Slater provided the inspiration for a rookie WR Kyle Williams jersey choice.
  • Matthew Schmidt relays Kyle Williams on the Boston sports scene: “It’s huge. You see Patriots everywhere. You see Celtics everywhere. Just seeing the love this town has for sports, it makes you want to give back and compete harder.”
  • Doug Kyed posts his Patriots post-minicamp 53-man roster projection. /Hmm... how are we feeling about LB?
  • Sophie Weller highlights Gennaro Filice, who listed Kyle Williams as one of 11 newcomers that he thinks has a chance to make the 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team.
  • Jarrett Bailey notes Drake Maye got married over the weekend.

NATIONAL NEWS

  • Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots sign fourth-round pick Craig Woodson. ‘That leaves second-round running back TreVeyon Henderson as the only unsigned member of the class. Most of the remaining unsigned picks are second-round selections and the percentage of guaranteed money in their four-year rookie deals is the reason things are moving slowly.’
  • Brad Gagnon (Bleacher Report) Buy or sell NFL teams looking to end playoff droughts in 2025. Patriots: Why one might buy, and Why we’re selling. /click for commentary.
  • Logan Ulrich (NFL TR) AFC Notes: Liam Coen, Xavier Restrepo, Jaguars, Steelers, Titans.
  • Staff (Yahoo! Sports) NFL mandatory minicamps: Wrapping up biggest storylines of past couple weeks.
  • Matt Holder (Bleacher Report) The biggest gems from each of the last 5 NFL draft classes. 1. Mike Onwenu.
  • Kristopher Knox (Bleacher Report) Latest NFL trade block big board following mandatory minicamps. RB Antonio Gibson included as honorable mention.
  • Dalton Wasserman (PFF) 2025 NFL running back unit rankings. Patriots 22nd. /click for commentary.
  • Trevor Sikkema (PFF)2025 NFL receiving corps rankings. Patriots 31st. /click for commentary.
  • John Breech...