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The New England Patriots have been active in free agency.
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And now it is Monday of the opening week, and the negotiation window opens at 12 noon. The signing won’t become official until Wednesday.
The Patriots enter the day with more than $45 million in available cap space, and they’re taking full advantage of it.
It’s a crucial offseason for New England after arriving early a year ago.
More: Check out our complete NFL free agency tracker here
The Patriots got a huge upgrade from first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, and Derek Meyer took a big step forward in his second season as New England’s quarterback.
This led them to the AFC East Championship and all the way to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Seattle Seahawks.
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Now, facing an even tougher schedule ahead of the season, the Patriots are eager to prove that this was no fluke.
That starts in free agency.
Here’s a tracker of what’s going on with the Pats.
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Patriots free agency rumors, news, live updates
Refresh the latest one. Times are all Eastern Time.
Saturday
7:45 a.m.: By this time, free agent signings will slowly dwindle. There’s nothing stopping the team from making more moves, but any player who hasn’t been signed thus far must have some reason for their negotiation process to be slowed down.
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Friday
6pm: The latest indication is that the Patriots and Eagles will not pursue an A.J. Brown trade now, and the trade could heat up again closer to June.
3pm: Linebacker Anfernee Jennings, who was released by the Patriots, has not signed anywhere yet. There were rumors that the Bengals were involved, but the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that wasn’t the case.
7:45 a.m.: The Patriots have hired former Jets quarterbacks coach Charles London to their staff, NFL Insider Aaron Wilson reports.
6:45 am: As the first week of free agency begins on Friday, it’s worth noting that free agency is no longer closed now. Free agents can be signed between now and the end of the 2026 season. Things won’t move at the same pace as this week, but as the seasons change and a new season approaches, there will always be players available.
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Thursday
10pm: The Patriots plan to make a draft visit with star pass rusher Romero Highter.
2:55pm: The Patriots said the current plan is to play newly signed Aaliyah Vera-Tucker at left guard and Jared Wilson at center. Of note: Wilson is wearing a Guardian hat, and no starting center has ever worn that bulky hood on his helmet.
2:23pm: The Patriots still have no signings today. They don’t have much cap space left. Worth noting: Romeo Dubs met with reporters today and said he has spoken with quarterback Derek Meyer.
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12:35pm: Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Julian Hill has a three-year contract with the Patriots worth up to $18 million.
8:35 am: Any team looking for a veteran defensive lineman with a rich history of success will have at least two options on the free agent market: Joey Bosa and Cameron Jordan.
8 a.m.: The Patriots could reportedly compete with the Denver Broncos for a potential AJ Brown trade.
6:45 am: Over The Cap breaks down the latest salary cap space for every team in the NFL — though that’s an ever-moving target and doesn’t necessarily cover every free agent signing or release situation. But for what it’s worth, the Patriots’ site was worth $31 million as of early Thursday. This still appears to be something Romeo Dubs and Kevin Baird need to consider.
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Wednesday
11:45pm: As things wind down on the official first day of free agency, there are still plenty of big-name free agents. Kyler Murray, Ja’an Jennings, Stefon Diggs, Joel Bitonio, Joey Bosa, JaQuen Brisk, Dallas Goedert and others are still there.
10pm: Patriots linebacker Alex Austin has signed with the Dolphins, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
5:45pm: The Patriots have signed TE Julian Hill and S Mike Brown, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
4:55 pm: The Patriots may target a familiar face in the department to replace Austin Hooper. The Dolphins cut ties with tight end Julian Hill on Wednesday.
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4:30 pm: AFC East of note – Bradley Chubb left the Dolphins and signed with the Bills to bolster Buffalo’s pass rush.
3:10 pm: The Patriots lost safety Jaylin Hawkins in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
2:40pm: The Patriots signed three-time Pro Bowl safety Kevin Byard to a one-year contract for $9 million, a big deal, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
1:20 pm: NFL analyst Kevin Massare had a great reminder on the X: “Clearly NFL free agency needs another reminder. The game doesn’t end at 4 p.m., it starts then. There are a ton of players who are unsigned right now, which will help a lot of good football teams this year.”
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12:45pm: Remember Jacoby Brissett? Well, he is ready to be the starting quarterback in the NFL in the 2026 season.
12:20pm: The Patriots have signed a linebacker from the division rival Dolphins in KJ Britt to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
9:30 am: The Patriots will waive Anfernee Jennings, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
9 a.m.: The Washington Commanders have signed former Patriots edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It is for one year and is worth $12 million.
8:40 am: The Patriots are not expected to select Max Crosby, but the ongoing saga of whether or not he moves in the AFC could ultimately impact the playoff prospects and the Patriots.
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8 a.m.: Part of what makes the signing of Romeo Dubs brilliant is the impact it has on AJ Brown trade negotiations. You can read more about it via this link.
6:45 am: This is a big day in the NFL’s free agency process. There is actually no official deal yet. At 4pm ET (1pm PT) on Wednesday, the contract becomes official and players can fully join their new teams. That’s when the team will start making lots of announcements on social media. This is also the day many releases around the league become official, which could create the potential for more trades.
Tuesday
11pm: One thing worth noting is that the Patriots may have more moves coming soon, as some releases won’t actually be dealt with until the start of the league year on Wednesday. This will impact available players and cap space.
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5:20 pm: If any team wants to get weird by adding a running back, it’s Devonta Freeman looking to make a comeback in the NFL. But he’s 34 years old, so that’s a big deal.
4:40 pm: Bengals free agent Trey Hendrickson is on the prowl and is apparently getting inquiries from all over. Will the sleeper team show up? stay tuned.
2:25pm: You can learn more about the impact of the Romeo Dubs signing at this link .
2:15pm: According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots have a new WR1: Romeo Doubs signed as a free agent from the Packers.
1:55pm: There’s reason to believe the Patriots could trade AJ Brown from the Eagles. You can read more about it via this link.
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10:45 AM: As the free agent tampering window continues into day two, here’s the thing to note: Things are definitely going to be slower today. Players who don’t sign right away usually don’t sign right away for a reason. Either they really take their time on purpose or they don’t have the interest they want. There will be more deals coming, but they may be extended over the next few days.
8:37 AM: The Patriots may need a No. 2 TE, a subtle but interesting position to watch Tuesday following Austin Hooper’s departure.
7:45 a.m.: ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports that newly signed Alijah Vera-Tucker is expected to start at left guard.
6:45 am: There are some key things to note as Tuesday begins. Free agency will operate much the same way today as it did on Monday. This is still “legal tampering” time. The deal won’t be formalized until Wednesday. There are still plenty of free agents on the board, so more news should emerge throughout the day.
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on Monday
midnight: The Patriots signed Aliyah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million contract, letting the offensive lineman leave the New York Jets. Multiple reports, including Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
11:30pm: One more thing to end the day: Earlier, Austin Hooper signed with the Falcons, giving the Patriots Hunter Henry but likely a TE2 vacancy.
10pm: By the end of the night, Jones and Gilliam were still the Patriots’ only signed players.
4:27 pm: The Patriots were active early and now just want to build around the edges.
4:17 pm: The Patriots lost offensive tackle Vederian Lowe to a two-year contract with the 49ers, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
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2:20pm: The news that Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers is shocking. This also officially rules out the possibility that New England could end up acquiring Evans.
2:10 pm: DT Khyiris Tonga has left for the Chiefs, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
1:15pm: The Patriots reportedly signed reliable linebacker Reggie Gilliam to a three-year, $12 million contract with division rival Buffalo.
12:15pm: The Patriots struck early, signing Draymond Jones to a three-year, $39.5 million contract after his Ravens career ended last season.
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Patriots free agent signings
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Two players were signed simultaneously on Wednesday: TE Julian Hill and S Mike Brown.
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Another big move: Kevin Baird is coming to New England’s secondary from the Bears.
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The big deal: Romeo Dubs joins the Patriots from the Packers to become the Patriots’ new top receiver.
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The Patriots added Aliyah Vera-Tucker from the Jets to the offensive line.
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The Patriots signed pass rusher Draymont Jones to a three-year, $39.5 million contract.
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The Patriots poached linebacker Reggie Gilliam from the Bills on a three-year contract worth $12 million.
Patriots free agent loss
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The Patriots released running back Antonio Gibson ahead of free agency.
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The Patriots lost DT Khyiris Tonga when he signed with the Chiefs.
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Offensive tackle Vederian Lowe joined the 49ers.
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The Patriots lost Austin Hooper to the Falcons.
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K’Lavon Chaisson left on a one-year contract with the Commanders.
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Patriots release Anfernee Jennings from defense.
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Jaylin Hawkins is leaving the Ravens to play safety.
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CB Alex Austin is headed to the Dolphins.
