Mike D’Abate

Patriots Signing Reggie Gilliam Signals Return of the Fullback To paraphrase legendary crooner Bobby Darin, “Look out the ‘ol fullback is back” for the New England Patriots. Shortly after the start of the NFL’s free agenc

Patriots Signing Reggie Gilliam Signals Return of the Fullback

The full-time FB is back in NE.

#Patriots #NEPats

My thoughts on how this staple of the McDaniels’ offense will be invigorated by Gilliam via #OnSI 👇

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Patriots Free Agency Day 2 Preview: Best is Still to Come At long last, the legal tampering period of the 2026 NFL year is underway for the New England Patriots. Despite an expectation-shattering performance in 2025 —

#Patriots Free Agency Day 2 Preview: Best is Still to Come

The #NEPats ended the night by signing Alijah Vera-Tucker to a 4yr deal to solidify their o-line

But work is still needed. What might NE do for an encore?

My thoughts via #OnSI 👇

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Patriots Seriously Bolster Pass Rush with Dre’Mont Jones Signing The New England Patriots made an early splash into the 2026 free-agency pool by reportedly agreeing to team with defensive tackle/end hybrid defender Dre’Mont J

#Patriots Seriously Bolster Pass Rush with Dre’Mont Jones Signing

While the #NEPats could still use some help at edge rusher, adding a pure power rusher like Jones should put opposing QBs on notice

My thoughts on Jones’ arrival via #OnSI 👇

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Patriots 2026 Free Agency Tracker: Signings, Trades, Former Players Just over a month removed from their 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, the start of the 2026 NFL year is within sight for the New England Pat

#Patriots 2026 Free Agency Tracker: Signings, Trades, Former Players

Jahlani Tavai is being released, Jack Westover has been tendered .. and it’s not even noon!

Follow along with me and my #OnSI colleagues for your #NEPats Legal Tampering needs 👇

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Four Point Plan for the Patriots Perfect Free Agency Just over five weeks removed from their 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, the start of the 2026 NFL year is within sight for the New England

Four-Point Plan for the #Patriots Perfect Free Agency

As the #NEPats begin the process of improving their roster, here is my four-point plan to ensure the team remains among the best in the #NFL in 2026

My column via #OnSI 👇

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Patriots Free Agency Mailbag: Is O-Line or Receiver the Bigger Priority? The New England Patriots are heading into the 2026 NFL season with great expectations, as well as a significant amount of questions. The 2025 Patriots defied t

Patriots Free Agency Mailbag: Is O-Line or Receiver the Bigger Priority?

The #Patriots On SI Mailbag is Back by Popular Demand

Thanks to @patscap.bsky.social for the great question

A.J. Brown, Alex Pierce, Jared Wilson, Pass Rush & More

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Patriots' Marcus Bryant Makes Big Off-Field Announcement New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Bryant has experienced the type of rookie season for which most pro footballers can only dream. Bryant helped the

Patriots' Marcus Bryant Makes Big Off-Field Announcement

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Patriots OL Poised to Move Positions After Garrett Bradbury Trade New England Patriots offensive lineman Jared Wilson may be on the verge of a career-altering change heading into the 2026 NFL season. Despite spending his rook

#Patriots OL Poised to Move Positions After Garrett Bradbury Trade

The #NEPats trade of Bradbury may open the door to a move inside for Jared Wilson

My thoughts on why the former Georgia Bulldog is ready to accept the challenge … via #OnSI 👇

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Patriots Maintain QB Stability by Re-Signing Tommy DeVito While the New England Patriots are expected to address several key positions of need during the opening days of the new league year, they appear to be set for t

Patriots Maintain QB Stability by Re-Signing Tommy DeVito

The #NEPats decision to keep DeVito in the Foxborough fold will help keep continuity within the QB room this season

#Patriots #NFL

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🚨 LAST CALL !!! 🚨

MAILBAG TIME !!!! — New England Patriots On SI ✉️

From the Combine to the #NFL Draft, Free Agency to Stefon Diggs and A.J. Brown

🎶 “I wanna know what you’re thinking …”🎶

#Patriots #NEPats

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📪 MAILBAG TIME !!!! — New England Patriots On SI ✉️

From the Combine to the #NFL Draft, Free Agency to Stefon Diggs…

🎶 “I wanna know what you’re thinking …”🎶

#Patriots #NEPats

Submit your questions for the #OnSI Mailbag 👇

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📪 MAILBAG TIME !!!! — New England Patriots On SI ✉️

From the Combine to the #NFL Draft, Free Agency to Stefon Diggs…

🎶 “I wanna know what you’re thinking …”🎶

#Patriots #NEPats

Submit your questions for the #OnSI Mailbag 👇

Patriots Sign Former Cardinals Linebacker With the start of the 2026 NFL year fast approaching, the New England Patriots are getting a jump start in fortifying their depth within their defensive front.

Patriots Sign Former Cardinals Linebacker

Jesse Luketa is on his way to the #NEPats

More on the #Patriots new LB and what his signing means for the Pats via #OnSI 👇

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What Releasing Stefon Diggs Means for Patriots Salary Cap Situation The Stefon Diggs era is reportedly nearing its conclusion for the New England Patriots. Diggs, per multiple reports, has been informed by the Patriots that the

What Releasing Stefon Diggs Means for Patriots Salary Cap Situation

The #NEPats will create nearly $17 M in cap space by parting ways with the 2x All Pro

Here is a comprehensive look at the #Patriots finances, with an assist from @patscap.bsky.social via #OnSI 👇

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Patriots Have Clearer Path to Add Explosive Colts WR As the New England Patriots continue to identify the areas of their roster most in need of improvement, they may have been given an unexpected chance to add a t

#Patriots Have Clearer Path to Add Explosive Colts WR

Some may say he’s not worth the price … Others see a potential yet to be fulfilled.

Still, the #NEPats mission of signing Alec Pierce — should they choose to accept it — got a bit clearer on Tues

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Each NFL Team will receive a record $301.2 million cap for 2026

A $22 million increase

#NFL #Patriots #NEPats

Patriots Reportedly at Contract Impasse with Starting DT New England Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga was one of the team’s most reliable and productive defenders during the 2025 regular season.  Originally int

#Patriots Reportedly at Contract Impasse with Starting DT

Khyiris Tonga helped bolster the #NEPats defense in ‘25 … but a recent report indicates that they may be facing a future without his services.

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Patriots Do Good By Mack Hollins With Added Bonus New England Patriots receiver Mack Hollins has become a fan favorite throughout Pats Nation, due [largely, in part] to his high-character leadership, consistenc

#Patriots Do Good By Mack Hollins With Added Bonus

The #NEPats wisely enriched their fan-favorite receiver to the tune of $400k

More on Hollins via #OnSI 👇

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This is my latest projection at the Patriots 2026 cap space number. As of 5PM EST February 17th the Patriots have 64 players signed for the 2026 season. I am splitting the difference in the projected range ($301.2M to $305.7M) for the 2026 League Cap number. I am taking an educated guess at the adjustment number. I am projecting LTBE incentives for players on the 2026 roster. For example, Carlton Davis has $2M in playing-time incentives that will be categorized LTBE (Likely to Be Earned) in 2026 since he played over 87% of the snaps in 2025. Please note both Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte have played enough snaps during their rookie deals to increase their 2026 salary from $1.145M to the projected low RFA tender amount ($3.7M). Please see https://overthecap.com/proven-performance-escalator for more details on the PPE program. I have the Patriots 2026 effective salary cap space number as $22,108,959 after projecting these future expenses $3.2M in cap space to sign 2026 draft class. The $3.2M is just a holder as no one knows now where the Patriots 2026 draft picks will actually be. $5.25M for Practice Squad players and their elevations $1,919,882 for earned NLTBE active roster bonuses. Expect this number to increase as players miss games during the 2025 season. $1.77M for the salaries of players 52 and 53 $7.5M to replace injured players

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‪(1/2) My latest projection for the Patriots 2026 salary cap space number after accounting for today's signing of Brandon Crossley to a futures deals is $41.75M with 64 players signed.

Patriots Should Take Advantage of Dolphins Star's Release As the New England Patriots begin to look ahead to the 2026 NFL season, they may be wise to inquire on the services of an AFC East veteran pass rusher who is ab

Patriots Should Take Advantage of Dolphins Star's Release

The #NEPats would be wise to keep a sharp eye on Bradley Chubb in the coming days

More on the #Patriots attempt to bolster their pass rush via #OnSI 👇

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Five Edge Rusher Prospects Patriots Could Target in 2026 NFL Draft The New England Patriots are heading into the offseason with the desire to improve upon a surprising, yet stellar performance in 2025. Despite their disappoint

Five Edge Rusher Prospects #Patriots Could Target in 2026 NFL Draft

The #NEPats  are expected to address the OL in the upcoming draft, but may be better served by looking at the edge first.

More from me via #OnSI 👇

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Patriots Keeping Ashton Grant is Great News for Drake Maye As the 2025 NFL season begins to shrink from view, the New England Patriots continue to make adjustments to their coaching staff. The Pats, per an ESPN report,

#Patriots Keeping Ashton Grant is Great News for Drake Maye

Grant choosing to remain with the #NEPats helps provide continuity for Maye heading into his third year.

More via #OnSI 👇

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Terrell Williams Given New Role on Patriots Coaching Staff After conquering perhaps the toughest opponent of his life, New England Patriots coach Terrell Williams will now be charged with a new task for the upcoming sea

Terrell Williams Accepts New Role on #Patriots Coaching Staff

Does Williams new “high-ranking position” open the door for Zak Kuhr as new #NEPats DC?

More via #OnSI 👇

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About to hop on @TheArcandShow on @WEEI at 7:30pm to talk #NEPats  Football

Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, #SuperBowl  LX and More

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Three Things Patriots Must Fix to Win Super Bowl Next Year As the freshness of their demoralizing 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Super Bowl LX begins to dissipate into the air surrounding Santa

Three Things #Patriots Must Fix to Win Super Bowl Next Year

The #NEPats will soul-search to make themselves stronger in 2026. Here are three areas on which they may wish to start

#SuperBowlLX #SuperBowl

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Drake Maye Gets Emotional Praising Patriots After Super Bowl Loss While the mixture of green and blue confetti began to cover the field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye attem

Drake Maye Gets Emotional Praising Patriots After Super Bowl Loss

Though Maye clearly felt the weight of the loss on his shoulders, he still took time in the aftermath to express appreciation for his teammates.

#NEPats #Patriots #SuperBowlLX via #OnSI

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Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Not Discouraged Despite Super Bowl Loss

The ‘HC of the NEP’ remains proud of his team and confident that lessons will be learned following their 29-13 defeat to the Seahawks

#NEPats #Patriots #SuperBowlLX

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Patriots Super Bowl Takeaways: Drake Maye Gets No Help As time began to drain from the clock at Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots lamented — for the result was not what they had expected.

#Patriots Super Bowl Takeaways: Pats Drop Super Bowl LX to Seahawks 29-13

♦️Drake Maye Under Pressure
♦️Seattle D, Too Much — No Help for the Offense
♦️Christian Gonzalez, Craig Woodson few bright spots

#NEPats #SuperBowlLX #SuperBowl

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Defenses Dominating Patriots vs. Seahawks at Super Bowl LX Halftime At long last, the time for the talk has ended and Super Bowl LX is underway from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The New England Patriots and the Seattle

Defenses Dominating #Patriots vs. Seahawks at Super Bowl LX Halftime

Drake under fire, defensive pressure on both sides, and Christian Gonzalez breaking ‘em up for the #NEPats

My thoughts on #SuperBowlLX first half via #OnSI 👇

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Patriots' Jared Wilson Debuts Guardian Cap in Super Bowl LX New England Patriots left guard Jared Wilson is not only making his first NFL championship game appearance in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks, but he

NEWS STORY: Patriots' Jared Wilson Debuts Guardian Cap in Super Bowl LX

#NEPats  #Patriots #SuperBowlLX  #SuperBowl 

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