Catch up on all of the #Patriots free-agent buzz, signings and grades here with our live tracker.
Spoiler alert: I liked the overnight Alijah Vera-Tucker deal a lot, injury risk be damned. www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/09/p...
The #Patriots really liked Vera-Tucker coming out of the draft in 2021, when he went one pick before Mac Jones. That was 2 regimes ago, but Wolf, Groh and several current evaluators were also in that front office.
Good signing. www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/06/n...
www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/09/c...
Inside:
🏈Pats-Alec Pierce scuttlebutt
🏈Why NE’s spending last year may have changed this year’s EDGE market
🏈The Pats’ position to target next
🏈Mike Evans? Nope.
www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/09/c...
What I make of the #Patriots slow start to free agency, plus 4 more nuggets and thoughts on Day 1:
Column: www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/09/c...
What I make of the #Patriots slow start to free agency, plus 4 more nuggets and thoughts on Day 1:
Column: www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/09/c...
Trey Hendrickson is the only top EDGE left. He should command more than $30 million per year on a short-term deal.
#Patriots OLB K'Lavon Chaisson also still unsigned.
If we're blaming Wolf for this and the 2024 draft (fair), you can't omit the 2025 free-agent class (major hit) and 2025 draft (looking promising)
*don't know
Yes, but to what degree now in negotiations I can't say
The #Patriots were never in on Mike Evans, per sources.
The #Patriots botched a contract extension with Tonga in December when both sides were close to a deal.
From the NFL combine with @dougkyed.bsky.social:
www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/28/s...
Source: Ex-#Patriots DL Khyiris Tonga is leaving New England for a 3-year deal with the Chiefs worth up to $21 million.
I think so, and they may have been but I don't know for sure yet
Called this one on the podcast with @andrewcallahan.bsky.social
The #Patriots had a rushing success rate under 33% whenever FB Jack Westover was on the field last year.
Reggie Gilliam should help with that in 2026. But his reported contract isn't without some minor risk.
Grades for every Pats free-agent deal here: www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/09/p...
The #Patriots missed on Alec Pierce, then rebounded by reaching terms with OLB Dre'Mont Jones on a nice deal.
Why I gave the Pats' first free-agent addition an A-, plus every Pats move, rumor and more here: www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/09/p...
Both @danpizzuta.bsky.social and I predicted the #Patriots wouldn't sign Alec Pierce and instead make an A.J. Brown trade on the latest Pats Interference. It's about timing.
Pats could trade for Brown right up until kickoff Week 1. Philly's finacial pain is much less after June 1. There's a window.
The #Patriots have agreed to terms with OLB Dre'Mont Jones,
@dougkyed.bsky.social confirmed. Pats had interest in Jones at the trade deadline, though talks were never serious, per source.
Don't expect the Pats to be done at OLB. From the combine: www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/28/s...
And that's a no. Pierce back to the Colts at $29 million per year.
The number I’m watching for Alex Pierce is $30 million per year. Will a team go there?
I expect the #Patriots to be involved at $27 million, but I’m not sure about $30 million. Then again, minds change during a bidding war, like Milton Williams last year. We’ll know soon.
Every time I open a news app or site and this story isn’t being discussed or featured prominently I feel like I’m losing my mind. Do not look away.
The #Patriots may not be 1 player away from perennial Super Bowl contention, but they are absolutely an offseason away. This should be that offseason.
Here's how, feat.
🏈What to offer Alec Pierce
🏈A fair A.J. Brown trade as Plan B
🏈Edge rushers, O-line to target
www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/08/t...
The #Patriots may not be 1 player away from perennial Super Bowl contention, but they are absolutely an offseason away. This should be that offseason.
Here's how, feat.
🏈What to offer Alec Pierce
🏈A fair A.J. Brown trade as Plan B
🏈Edge rushers, O-line to target
www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/08/t...
NFL free agency starts Monday. Lucky for you, @danpizzuta.bsky.social and I know what's coming.
Enjoy an all-predictions Pats Interference pod on whether the Pats actually land Alec Pierce (😬), A.J. Brown or a top pass rusher.
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NFL free agency starts Monday. Lucky for you, @danpizzuta.bsky.social and I know what's coming.
Enjoy an all-predictions Pats Interference pod on whether the Pats actually land Alec Pierce (😬), A.J. Brown or a top pass rusher.
SUBSCRIBE:
📺 shorturl.at/SeIem
🍎 shorturl.at/v8upL
🎧 shorturl.at/bv1Lo
You too!
Remote. Think they go younger
