New England Patriots links 8/21/25 – Preseason finale: Pats at Giants

TEAM TALK

• Mike Dussault tells us three key things to watch for tonight in the Pats’ preseason finale vs. the Giants. 1. Offensive line battles. 2. Secondary shakeup. 3. Getting the edge. /Click for commentary.
• Alexandra Francisco reports Rob Gronkowski teased a ceremonial signing for him to retire as a Patriot at the grand opening of Gronk Playground in Boston.
• Patriots Catch-22: Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap Vikings week, project the 53-man roster, and preview the preseason finale. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Doug Kyed shares 10 assorted thoughts before tonight’s game vs. Giants. It’s a big night for third-string quarterback Ben Wooldridge; It would be smart for the Patriots to get one final long look at the offensive linemen competing for roster spots. More!
• Mark Daniels gives us 5 things to watch in the Patriots preseason finale. 1. Pass catchers. …More!
• Mike D’Abate identifies five position battles to keep a sharp eye on tonight, starting with Offensive line and safety. /Click for commentary.
• Mark Morse previews the Patriots Game 3 matchup vs. the Giants. Neither team will play any of their starters or perhaps any players determined will make the 53-man roster.
• Khari Thompson tells us five things he’ll be watching for tonight. 1. The middle of the O-line.
• Ian Logue‘s Patriots Notebook: Roster battles and TE watch ahead of tonight’s finale.
• Phil Perry‘s Maye Watch: Patriots QB develops connection with TreVeyon Henderson.
• Logan Reardon relays Vince Wilfork breaking down how Drake Maye can evolve as a leader.
• Ethan Hurwitz takes a look at the abundant RB room with seven Patriots currently rostered in the backfield heading into the final preseason game.
• Mike Reiss shares his opinion and analysis after wrestling with a 53-man roster projection to publish after Thursday’s preseason finale.
• Conor Ryan thumbnails 7 players on roster bubble with plenty at stake in preseason finale, including Kyle Duggar and Javon Baker.
• Phil Perry‘s Patriots stock watch: Stefon Diggs looking more involved as season nears.
• Clare Cooper talks about what Mike Vrabel brings to the Patriots table.
• Meghan Ottolini questions if not now, when is it time for a big Patriots trade?
• Nick O’Malley catches us up with Matt Cassel to see what the Pats’ former QB is up to nowadays.
• Ethan Hurwitz reports rookie DT Wilfried Pene was released by the Patriots due to issues with his International Visa.
• Megan Johnson reports David Andrews’ home sale just set a record in Norton.
• The Patriots Report podcast: Christopher Price and Chris Hogan talkabout the end of the preseason, the work of TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism, what it’s like to be cut at the end of camp. (37 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Eric Edholm (NFL.com) Preseason Week 3: How to watch every game, what to know. Patriots: *There are still things to sort through on the offensive line. But given that Drake Maye and the starting offense...