New England Patriots links 8/25/25 – Chopped: Who makes the cut?

TEAM TALK

• Roster Moves: G Layden Robinson has been waived-injured; Patriots release 14 players.
• Evan Lazar‘s After Further Review: Breaking down Kyle Dugger, Keion White and more defenders in Thursday night’s preseason finale.
• Press Conference Transcript: Mike Vrabel.
• Press Conferences: DeMario Douglas, Hunter Henry, Mack Hollins, Milton Williams, K’Lavon Chaisson. (26 min. video)
• WEEI Patriots Monday: Mike Vrabel (20 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: As start of season nears, Patriots’ growing pains exposed; Drake Maye may be the only selection remaining from the 2024 Draft; QB3 coming, Kyle Dugger’s take, Making the call on a kicker, Kendrick Bourne’s status; More!
• Steve Balestrieri‘s Sunday Patriots News: Team begins cutdowns to 53; More!
• Bernd Buchmasser‘s Sunday Patriots Notes: Challenging days await, upcoming roster cuts, the running back room, cap space credit, and more.
• Doug Kyed issues his final 53-man roster projection: Who sticks at wide receiver?
• Phil Perry updates his 53-man roster projection: Kyle Dugger earns spot after finishing strong.
• Mark Daniels squeezes in his own 53-man roster projection ahead of cutdown day.
• Pat Lane projects the 53-man roster ahead of Tuesday’s cut-down day.
• Andrew Callahan gives out his training camp superlatives: MVP, biggest surprise, best rookie and more.
• Nick O’Malley says that it looks like the mystery over Stefon Diggs’ status for Week 1 is settled. The expectation is that Diggs will be on the field. /There was a question?
• Andrew Callahan explains how new WR Mack Hollins is building an off-field rapport with Drake Maye.
• Doug Kyed notes Patriots players have never had a teammate like Mack Hollins, and they’re excited to see what he does on gamedays.
• Doug Kyed sees WR Javon Baker still showing promise on special teams ahead of cuts.
• Karen Guregian wonders how $104 million dollar man Milton Williams will deal with heightened expectations.
• Ian Logue tells us the 14 players who were cut after Thursday’s final preseason game.
• Alex Barth reports Kyle Williams returned to practice on Sunday after missing the last week with an injury.
• Oliver Thomas reports the Patriots hosted former Raiders LB Luke Masterson on a visit.
• Next Pats Podcast: Phil Perry hands out training camp superlatives. Many young and new players dominate the categories. Plus, Phil projects the 53-man roster ahead of cut-down day. (34 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Chart (ESPN) Patriots NFL depth chart: Full details on starters, second, third and fourth tier players.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Patriots waive Layden Robinson as their 2024 draft class takes another hit.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Will Patriots find trade interest for S Kyle Dugger?
• Gilberto Manzano (SI) NFL preseason Week 3 takeaways: Chiefs are showing no signs of regression; Plus, the Packers might have finally found their No. 1 receiver.
• Around the NFL (NFL.com) NFL roster cuts tracker: Player releases ahead of 53-man roster deadline.
• Staff (ESPN) 2025 NFL...