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Patriots links 6/17/26: QB, WR position previews; Depth checks, More!

Patriots links 6/17/26: QB, WR position previews; Depth checks, More!
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TEAM TALK

LOCAL LINKS

  • Khari Thompson’s 2026 position preview: Quarterbacks edition. ‘With a bigger, stronger, more experienced Drake Maye under center, the Patriots are in position to score plenty of points.’
  • Mark Morse continues his off-season look at the roster heading into Training Camp: Wide Receivers. Plus, a few comments on the Gabe Jacas mess.
  • Alex Barth identifies five positions where the Patriots could add to their current roster: TE, IOL, LB, CB, P – plus one they may not add: Edge rusher. /Click for the commentary.
  • Taylor Kyles takes a second crack at projecting the Patriots’ 53-man roster after minicamps and OTAs.
  • Alex Barth notes TE Pharaoh Brown says he’d be interested in returning to the Pats, who could use a TE.
  • Jennifer Streeter says first round pick Caleb Lomu was a minicamp breakout player but still has ways to go before becoming an every-down player in the NFL.
  • Alex Barth explains how the Patriots’ pass rush depth is already being tested.
  • Mark Daniels notes undrafted edge rusher Xavier Holmes shocked position coach Mike Smith so much that the team ended up signing the first-year player to its 90-man roster.
  • Karen Guregian hears from safeties coach Scott Booker on why he thinks second-year safety Craig Woodson will really soar riding shotgun with Kevin Byard. ‘Byard brings something different to the table.’
  • Ethan Hurwitz reports the Patriots hosted All-UFL lineman Gottlieb Ayedze for a workout, continuing the team’s efforts to get better at the offensive tackle position.
  • Jennifer Streeter thumbnails 3 Patriots who may have lost their jobs at minicamp, including veteran defenders Harold Landry and Robert Spillane.
  • Mark Daniels spotlights linebackers coach Vinny DePalma. Hired by Jerod Mayo and the only defensive assistant retained by Mike Vrabel, the former BC linebacker is rising in the ranks.
  • Justin Leger relays Albert Breer who explains why a Christian Gonzalez extension may have to wait until Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon inks his new deal.
  • Khari Thompson notes Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan’s son Jack graduated high school, receiving warm wishes from both. /Jack was born August of 2007. Media thought Brady was losing his focus. Ha!
  • Rick Sobey has the story of special teams legend Matthew Slater helping to tackle anti-violence campaign.

NATIONAL NEWS

  • Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: Two key questions as Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NFL; Plus, James Pearce Jr.’s return, the Jets’ offensive line and more.
  • Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) Breaking down every team’s offseason spending and most expensive free agent. Patriots 8th. /Click for the breakdown.
  • Eva Geitheim (SI) Breakout candidates for every NFL team in 2026. Patriots: RB TreVeyon Henderson.
  • Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) Ranking top 10 backup QB situations in 2026. No. 1 Mac Jones. No Pats.
  • Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports)...
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