Foxborough, MA - January 18: New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte celebrates a catch in the second quarter. The Patriots played the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images

TEAM TALK

Patriots announce Rob Gronkowski was voted by fans into Patriots Hall of Fame.
Press Conference: Rob Gronkowski (25 min.)
Highlights: Best moments from Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame career. (3 min. video)
Patriots Catch-22: Full draft recap, pick-by-pick Patriots analysis, Rob Gronkowski to Pats HOF reaction. (2 hours.)

LOCAL LINKS

Alex Barth highlights the top 10 Rob Gronkowski moments with the Patriots.
Meghan Ottolini writes about Rob Gronkowski showing off his brand-new boat while FaceTiming Patriots media. “It’s nice kismet that New England’s most cheerful guy gets to celebrate while the team is hot again”
Mark Daniels says that while Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski are deserving, Adam Vinatieri’s continued snub from Patriots Hall of Fame is embarrassing.
Alex Barth relays Rob Gronkowski recalling his reaction to falling asleep in his Pats’ pre-draft interview.
Brian Ferzoco explains why the Patriots deserve an ‘A’ for this offseason.
Michael DeVito makes the case the Patriots smartest draft move was trading up for OT Caleb Lomu.
Ethan Hurwitz looks at whether productive SEC RB Jam Miller was a reach or a steal.
Cam Kerry tells us five things to know about Patriots sixth-round pick LB Namdi Obiazor.
Andrew Mahoney picks out five things know about seventh-round pick QB Behren Morton.
Graham Wilker sees some sneaky good UDFA signings who could shake things up for the 2026 roster.
Ethan Hurwitz identifies four Patriots who may have just lost their jobs after the draft: RB Terrell Jennings, WR Efton Chism III, WR Efton Chism III and Edge Bradyn Swinson. /click for commentary.
Ethan Hurwitz notes veteran linebacker Robert Spillane did not need offseason ankle surgery and should be good to go health-wise.
Sara Marshall relays Chad Graff (The Athletic) who identifies a few Patriots receivers who might be on the trade block if an AJ Brown deal comes together.
Jennifer Streeter hears from captains Hunter Henry and Robert Spillane about their passion for fatherhood.
Evan Cormier thinks Director of Football Strategy Marshall Oium was fired because of an embarrassing draft failure. “I give the Patriots 2026 NFL Draft a flat-out F.” /Come on, tell us how you really feel.

NATIONAL NEWS

Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) 2026 NFL draft: Scouts, coaches, execs on 32 teams’ classes. “Eventual No. 24 pick KC Concepcion was a hot name. Had he slipped past Cleveland, New England was believed to be one of many teams that thought highly of him.” —according to a rival team. /No way Pats take a WR over an available top OT.
Matt Miller (ESPN) 2026 NFL draft: Ranking the 100 best picks, steals, fits.
Matt Verderame, Gilberto Manzano (SI) Biggest remaining roster holes for all 32 teams. Patriots: WR, OL, S. “New England could be ripe for some regression after a shocking Super Bowl appearance last season. The biggest reason is an offense lacking elite playmakers. …”
Matt Verderame (SI) The five most likely 2026 draft busts in the AFC. Bills, Jets, Dolphins included.
Matt Okada (NFL.com) Best NFL team fits for notable remaining free agents. No Pats.
Tom Blair (NFL.com) Five teams that could make a Seahawks-like surprise run to Super Bowl LXI.
Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Patriots rookie QB Behren Morton is older than Drake Maye, but knows he can learn from him.
Eva Geitheim (SI) Drake Maye makes first comments on Mike Vrabel. “Just thankful he’s our head coach.”
Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Next up on the offseason calendar: Schedule release.
Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) With a stellar QB draft class in 2027 coming, will we see NBA-level tanking from any NFL teams?

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