NFL Draft Prospects Praise Patriots' Mike Vrabel In Recent Survey originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. This week, the NFL Scouting Combine is taking place in Indianapolis, offering NFL teams a fantastic opportunity to interview prospects ahead of the 2026 draft.

The Patriots' intended contract extension with defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga reportedly fell apart at the last minute.

The New England Patriots need a WR1, and here is their perfect trade offer for Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr., a former first-round pick.

For the New England Patriots, it is beyond clear that the NFL franchise has a big need to add some edge rushers in the 2026 Draft Class. The Patriots ranked 19t

While the Patriots will soon have to make a call on Stefon Diggs, the team sees edge rusher and the O-line as areas of need in free agency.

Khyiris Tonga is reportedly not a guarantee to return to the New England Patriots as NFL free agency gets closer.

The Patriots have their main receivers under contract for 2026, but major names hitting the market could create opportunities to add this offseason.

The New England Patriots are unlikely to be duplicating last year’s spending spree, but they are still in a comfortable financial position this offseason. The NFL’s newly-announced salary cap for the 2026 season, after all, gives them plenty of flexibility.