We will be tracking every rumor and update that can impact the New England Patriots during the free agency period. Bookmark this page to check all of our updates throughout the day!
Thursday March 10th
The Patriots' free agency starts today.
WR Rishard Matthews signs with the Titans, another instance of the Patriots getting blocked by former staff.
New contracts set the market for Patriots LBs Dont'a Hightower and Jamie Collins.
The Patriots are negotiating with RFA RB C.J. Anderson.
Tom Brady's contract extension details are in!
Bills RFA WR Chris Hogan visits the Patriots today.
Oh, the terror! Free agency is as good as over and the Patriots have not yet done anything.
Patriots visit with Bears ST CB Sherrick McManis
DE Frank Kearse met with the Patriots
Patriots sent Mike Lombardi to the Clemson Pro Day
Wednesday March 9th
Free agency begins today at 4:00 PM EST!
Patriots contact Dolphins WR Rishard Matthews
Patriots interested in Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu. Duh.
Chargers the favorite to land WR Travis Benjamin, which has trickle down effect on WRs available for the Patriots
Patriots sign OT LaAdrian Waddle to a 2-year deal
NEPD's Mike Loyko says to watch out for possible Patriots interest in LB Rolando McClain
Broncos QB Brock Osweiler has agreed to a principle contract with the Houston Texans; Denver's only quarterback left: Trevor Simian.
Matt Forte is signing with the Jets, according to Adam Schefter.
The Texans are also on the verge of signing former Dolphin Lamar Miller.
DT Damon Harrison leaves the Jets for the Giants.
The Patriots sign linebacker Ramon Humber:
Patriots have reached a 1-year contract agreement with LB Ramon Humber, formerly of Saints. Special teamer/top backup on D.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) 9. März 2016
Patriots not likely to get one of the top WRs in FA, but look at Anquan Boldin and James Jones
S Tavon Wilson joins the Lions
Patriots likely out on Jets RB Bilal Powell, interest in Khiry Robinson and C.J. Anderson?
Patriots LB Dane Fletcher retires
Bengals FA WR Mohamed Sanu is expected to visit the Patriots
Giants sign DE Olivier Vernon to a deal that ruins the market for Chandler Jones and Jabaal Sheard
Patriots expected to show interest in TE Clay Harbor
DT Akiem Hicks waiting to sign with one of 12 teams
Patriots have made it clear they want to add an RB, WR, and TE this offseason
Tuesday, March 8th
Chargers expected to retain RT Joe Barksdale
At least seven teams interested in Jets RB Chris Ivory
Lions WR Calvin Johnson retirement decision expected today - UPDATE: HE RETIRES
Saints sign TE Michael Hoomanawanui to a 3-year deal, but the Patriots wanted him back per the Globe's Ben Volin
Broncos have cut TE Owen Daniels
Packers interested in RB Matt Forte
DT Malik Jackson expected to sign with the Jaguars for $15mm APY, which puts a deal with DT Akiem Hicks in a new light
Patriots have reached out to DT Hicks, per NESN's Doug Kyed
Former Patriots TE Ben Watson signing with the Ravens
Vikings have cut WR Mike Wallace
Patriots moving on from S Tavon Wilson
Patriots pick up the option for DT Alan Branch
Broncos FA LB Danny Trevathan likely going to the Bears or Falcons
Colts extend former Patriots K Adam Vinatieri for two more seasons
RBs Chris Ivory and Doug Martin are off the table, so the Patriots are looking at RB Bilal Powell
Patriots one of 11 teams fighting for DT Akiem Hicks
Titans, Browns, and Falcons the favorites for WR Marvin Jones
Texans FA RB Jonathan Grimes will not receive a tender and will be an interesting choice
RB Lamar Miller is actually getting offers of $6.5 million per year on the open market
Monday, March 7th
Legal Tampering Period kicks off
RUMOR: Patriots expected to extend contract with FB James Develin
Let's Go!!! pic.twitter.com/snR2s2H2YU
— James Develin (@James_Develin) March 7, 2016
One last note on James Develin: Once Bill Belichick called him and told him how much he wanted him back, it was a done deal at that point.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 7, 2016
Patriots will tender ERFA WR Josh Boyce
Ex-Patriots LG Logan Mankins is set to retire
Patriots will tender ERFA OT Cameron Fleming, for a non-guaranteed $600k per Herald's Jeff Howe
RUMOR: 49ers WR Anquan Boldin wants to play for a contender
Patriots will picked up TE Rob Gronkowski's contract option through 2019
RUMOR: Chargers S Eric Weddle wants to play for the Patriots
RUMOR: Running back market could be even cheaper for the Patriots; Dolphins RB Lamar Miller might not crack $5 million APY, Broncos RB C.J. Anderson receiving the low tender from Denver, Eagles RBs DeMarco Murray and Ryan Matthews are both on the market.
Colts visiting with former Patriots TE Scott Chandler
Patriots will tender ERFA CB Justin Coleman
Washington DT Terrance Knighton will not be back. He destroyed the Patriots in the 2013 playoffs. Could be an alternative if Patriots DT Akiem Hicks walks.
Patriots tender ERFA ST Brandon King
Chiefs CB Sean Smith linked to Raiders, 49ers
Dolphins trying to ruin their salary cap before free agency period begins
RUMOR: Patriots a good fit for three top 100 free agents
Bills WR Chris Hogan receives lowest tender, could be cheap alternative at receiver
Colts sign TE Dwayne Allen to big contract
Friday, March 4th
RUMOR: Patriots want a 1st for QB Jimmy Garoppolo
Patriots cut ties with DT Sealver Siliga
Patriots cut LB Darius Fleming
Running back market is cheaper than expected
Thursday, March 3rd
Patriots WR Brandon Gibson done in New England
Wednesday, March 2nd
Patriots have cut WR Brandon LaFell and TE Scott Chandler
Patriots cut ties with WR Brian Tyms
Tuesday, March 1st and Before
Here's how the Patriots can have their dream offseason
Patriots extend QB Tom Brady through 2019
Here's how Brady's extension can affect the salary cap
Breakdown of the Patriots active contracts by length
RUMOR: Patriots and RB LeGarrette Blount show mutual interest in return