New England Patriots links 8/28/25 – Roster moving & shaking

TEAM TALK

• Roster Moves: Patriots claimed QB Tommy DeVito and CB Charles Woods; Released WR Javon Baker and WR Kendrick Bourne; Signed 16 players to the practice squad.
• Mike Dussault reports the Patriots earned recognition at the Newsweek Fans’ Choice Awards for having one of the best training camp experiences in the NFL. /I heartily agree.
• Alexandra Francisco reports Hunter Henry has been honored as the Ron Burton Community Service Award winner at the 2025 Patriots Premiere.
• Alexandra Francisco has the story of Hunter Henry, Anfernee Jennings and teammates helping local youth celebrate back-to-school with sneakers, backpacks at different events.
• Transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus 13 min. video)
• Press Conferences: Kyle Dugger, Elijah Ponder, Efton Chism III, DeMario Douglas, and Anfernee Jennings. (14 min. video)
• Exclusive Interview: Hunter Henry, 2025 Ron Burton Community Service Award winner. (2 min. video)
• Patriots Catch-22: Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give their takes on the initial 53-man roster, the density of the WR room, depth on the defense and more. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss reports the Patriots bolstered their QB depth chart by claiming former Giants QB Tommy DeVito on waivers Wednesday, releasing WR Kendrick Bourne to make room.
• Mark Daniels tracked every pass Drake Maye threw this summer to see who his top receiver targets were.
• Michael Hurley considers whether the Patriots’ wide receivers can just get to league average.
• Mike D’Abate talks about the Patriots compiling their 2025 practice squad by re-enlisting some preseason standouts primed to impress.
• Alex Barth takes a look at the initial practice squad, which is expected to change.
• Doug Kyed tells us what’s next for Efton Chism after making the 53-man roster. First thing is to find a permanent residence in New England.
• Alex Barth relays Mike Vrabel explaining why Andy Borregales won the kicker job.
• Andrew Callahan notes rookie kicker Andy Borregales learned he won a starting job from social media.
• Mike D’Abate says exciting rookie pass rusher Bradyn Swinson gets another chance on the practice squad.
• Mark Daniels highlights Anfernee Jennings on how learning Mike Vrabel’s new defensive system was a humbling experience.
• Nick O’Malley posts a pic of the Patriots new rivalry jersey called the “‘Nor’Easter” [Insert eye-roll emoji here]. The new look features a newly designed blue-and-gray jersey with a handful of red highlights.
• Jake Seymour points out how Mike Vrabel doesn’t sound like he’ll miss Kendrick Bourne
• Jake Seymour reports former Pats first rounder Cole Strange heads to Cleveland.
• Phil Perry makes the case for pursuing a Jakobi Meyers trade after roster cuts, “Isn’t it better to have redundant good players than not enough good players?”
• Nick O’Malley catches us up with Matt Patricia, former Patriots coach who also took a college job as defensive coordinator at Ohio State.
• Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick break down the roster decisions, analyze the depth chart, the players cut, and...