TEAM TALK
- Transactions: Patriots acquire Trent Brown in a trade with Las Vegas; Trade Marcus Cannon to Houston; release DL Beau Allen and WR Marqise Lee.
- Patriots 2021 Free Agent Tracker.
- Offseason Report: New league year has officially begun. (3.48 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike D’Abate (FullPressCoverage) Foxboro Dispatches: Patriots deal with arrivals, departures as league year opens.
- Patrick Chung announces his retirement on Instagram with a shout-out to the Patriots organization, fans and more.
- Jerry Thornton takes the time to bust the five biggest myths about the Patriots and free agency. Myth No. 1: No one wants to come to New England because it’s not fun.
- Clark Judge (FullPressCoverage) Andrew Brandt: The “strange way” New England dove into free agency.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Best remaining Patriots free agents to target.
- Phil Perry revisits the possibility of a Deshaun Watson trade to see if it’s even remotely possible.
- Michael Hurley offers his take on the latest rumors that the Patriots could be a ‘wild card’ to land Deshaun Watson.
- Ian Logue (PatsFans) Are the Patriots possible AFC Championship contenders? Suddenly, not as crazy as it sounds.
- Doug Kyed sees the Patriots’ defense looking formidable after Kyle Van Noy re-signing.
- Nick Goss relays ESPN analyst Louis Riddick on how the Pats are putting on ‘an absolute clinic’ in free agency.
- Jim Hackett calls on Patriots fans to just admit it, winning March is fun. /Feels great after a 7-9 season, but don’t need it so much after a Super Bowl win.
- John Sarianides (NEFootballJournal) Four reasons the Patriots spent so much money in free agency.
- Andrew Callahan tells us w.here the Patriots’ cap space stands after their massive spending spree.
- Khari Thompson notes the Patriots reportedly place a second-round tender on CB J.C. Jackson, meaning New England would have to match potential offers teams might make.
- Zack Cox hears from Jonnu Smith how the Patriots will be getting ‘the hardest worker that’s ever come through Gillette Stadium.”
- Christopher Price tells us five things to know about new Patriot Hunter Henry. 1. Bill Belichick has been aware of him for a long time.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry additions could revive Cam Newton.
- Jacob Camenker notes Kyle Van Noy announces return to the Patriots in epic hype video.
- Adam London details Kyle Van Noy’s contract, reportedly with a maximum value of $13.2 million.
- Mike Reiss reports Dolphins center Ted Karras returns to New England on a one-year deal, source says.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Hunter Henry is pumped to be a Patriot, bids farewell to Chargers.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Watch Cody Davis’ son announce his return to the Patriots.
- Thomas Carannante (MusketFire) Will Patriots extend or trade Stephon Gilmore after free agency spending spree?
- Kevin Tame Jr. (FullPressCoverage) Is N’Keal Harry on a path to be the next Aaron Dobson?
- Andrew Callahan passes along a report the Patriots released WR Marqise Lee and DT Beau Allen.
- Zack Cox passes along the reported details on the Marcus Cannon trade to the Texans.
- Karen Guregian points out how David Andrews has been an unsung hero on the Patriots offensive line, and losing him takes a bit of the shine off their free agency spending.
- Dakota Randall notes the Patriots reportedly pursued A.J. Green before he signed with the Cardinals.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Grading Patriots free-agent additions: How all eight New England newcomers fit after wild 2021 spending spree.
- Nora Princiotti (The Ringer) Bill Belichick is breaking the bank, but at what cost? It remains to be seen whether the Patriots’ free-agency spending spree is a savvy strategy or an act of desperation. What’s clear is Belichick realized his roster needed an overhaul.
- Analysts (ESPN) NFL free agency 2021 winners and losers: Best & worst signings, value deals, gut reactions; more.
- Ben Linsey (PFF) Early 2021 NFL free agency winners and losers. Winner: Cam Newton.
- Steve Serby (NY Post) Joe Douglas avoided Bill Belichick craziness in Jets free agency boon.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Kyle Van Noy returns to Patriots.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patrick Chung retires from the NFL
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Top 101 NFL free agents of 2021: JuJu Smith-Schuster, top WRs remain.
- Mike Jones (USA Today) Starting-caliber QBs the hottest commodities in free agency; breaking down the signings.
- Michael Shapiro (SI) The Bears reportedly offered a trio of first-round picks, more in potential Russell Wilson trade.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) NFL free agency 2021: The 21 worst free agent moves in league history.
- Sarah Barshop (ESPN) Massage therapists sue Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson; he calls allegations ‘baseless’.